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<blockquote data-quote="mcseal2" data-source="post: 477672" data-attributes="member: 22030"><p>I do always carry a compass, but I must have left it off my original post. It never leaves the daypack. Good spot on my error, Thanks.</p><p> </p><p>Here is my latest revised list after adding items mentioned and switching a few around. I don't have an accurate current weight because some of the items are in my vehicle emergency kits for the winter, but it's still around 14-15lbs. I want to get extras bought this year so the hunting pack can stay packed. The clothing will have to be adjusted according to temperature and the plan for the day. I made this list after my Wyoming hunt and temps ranged from 30-70 while hunting.</p><p> </p><p>Daypack</p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Main pocket</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-Sog field pup & small sharpener w/ steel </span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-GPS with lithium AAA batteries & trailhead & key points marked</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-blaze orange windshear fleece baclava</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-GI rain poncho (has tiedown grommets in corners, unsnaps to make shelter)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-Cabelas synthetic down pack vest (light, packable, and warm, loved it)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-Cabelas windshear camo windbreaker jacket (wear or put it on after the walk in to keep from sweating)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-Pack liners (2 for seats in snow, rain, or packing meat) </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-cabelas dry plus 40gr thinsulate gloves</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">Survival kit</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-handwarmers (2 7hr packs)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-adventure medical "heatsheets emergency bivy)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-light mylar space blanket</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-small butane lighter</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-firesteel</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-pill bottle of vaseline coated cotton balls (tinder)</span></span></p><p>-sandwich bag of lint (more tinder, very light)</p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-25 yds of 150lb braided nylon cord (boot laces or other uses)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-15yds of 400lb braided nylon cord</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-cord wrapped in 1" wide strip of duck tape (can be used with vetwrap for bandages)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-Katadyn hiker water filter</span></span></p><p>-Esbit stove & fuel</p><p>-Snow peak .7L pot & lid with oatmeal and tea packets (6oz total)</p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-quickclot (1 small pouch)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-vet wrap (1 roll w/ 2 safety pins)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-4'x4' gauze pads (4)</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Front pocket</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-scope cloth</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-Petzl headlamp (3 AAA) 200hr battery life low, 55hr high 100hr red</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">-Petzl headlamp (E+lite 1 ounce back-up light. Uses same battery as wind meter)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-compass</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-spare lithium batteries (3AAA)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-camera w/ 2AA lithium batteries (can't find a AAA camera)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-10 rounds ammo in camo sleeve</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">- 20oz gatorade</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">- 20oz water</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">-4 Cliff bar energy bars and a bag of jerky. The jerky got the taste of the cliff bars out of my mouth, they are light and high energy but not the best tasting. I never ate more than 1 or 2 a day.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">Stoney point rapid pivot bipod sitting & prone models</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">binoculars, rangefinder, wind meter, 4 rounds extra ammunition, Schrade 1.4oz firebird knife & compact lighter are carried on my person.</span></span></p><p> </p><p>I saw that Cabelas has microtex light hunting pants on sale for $40, anyone tried these for a hunting pant? I've been looking at Sitka pants but these may be a cheaper option. The reviews say they are light, stop wind, and dry very fast.</p><p></p><p>The list is still under construction, I've considered replacing the plain mylar bag with one of my 5'x7' Grabber heavy duty emergency blankets that are much sturdier. They weigh about 10oz more, but are far better built, more like a tarp. I would also like to get a Kifaru Supertarp but it costs $310 and adds 1lb for something I'd hope not to use. I'll get one eventually, they look like a great light shelter for 1 or 2 people, but it hasn't fit the budget yet. I did get a couple Coglan's tube tents for the vehicle kits and they can be thrown in for now if snow or rain looks likely for a little more shelter. No list will ever be perfect, clothing and shelter options will need to be based on the hunting plan and weather. This thread really has taught me alot and got me thinking about what is and isn't necessary under different conditions. I'm looking at doing a backpack hunt with a friend this fall and my research for that really opened my eyes about what is available and recommended. That list will be posted for critique also when it is a little further along.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcseal2, post: 477672, member: 22030"] I do always carry a compass, but I must have left it off my original post. It never leaves the daypack. Good spot on my error, Thanks. Here is my latest revised list after adding items mentioned and switching a few around. I don't have an accurate current weight because some of the items are in my vehicle emergency kits for the winter, but it's still around 14-15lbs. I want to get extras bought this year so the hunting pack can stay packed. The clothing will have to be adjusted according to temperature and the plan for the day. I made this list after my Wyoming hunt and temps ranged from 30-70 while hunting. Daypack [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Main pocket[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-Sog field pup & small sharpener w/ steel [/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-GPS with lithium AAA batteries & trailhead & key points marked[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-blaze orange windshear fleece baclava[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-GI rain poncho (has tiedown grommets in corners, unsnaps to make shelter)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-Cabelas synthetic down pack vest (light, packable, and warm, loved it)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-Cabelas windshear camo windbreaker jacket (wear or put it on after the walk in to keep from sweating)[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-Pack liners (2 for seats in snow, rain, or packing meat) [/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-cabelas dry plus 40gr thinsulate gloves[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]Survival kit[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-handwarmers (2 7hr packs)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-adventure medical "heatsheets emergency bivy)[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-light mylar space blanket[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-small butane lighter[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-firesteel[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-pill bottle of vaseline coated cotton balls (tinder)[/COLOR][/FONT] -sandwich bag of lint (more tinder, very light) [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-25 yds of 150lb braided nylon cord (boot laces or other uses)[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-15yds of 400lb braided nylon cord[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-cord wrapped in 1” wide strip of duck tape (can be used with vetwrap for bandages)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-Katadyn hiker water filter[/COLOR][/FONT] -Esbit stove & fuel -Snow peak .7L pot & lid with oatmeal and tea packets (6oz total) [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-quickclot (1 small pouch)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-vet wrap (1 roll w/ 2 safety pins)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-4’x4’ gauze pads (4)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Front pocket[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-scope cloth[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-Petzl headlamp (3 AAA) 200hr battery life low, 55hr high 100hr red[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]-Petzl headlamp (E+lite 1 ounce back-up light. Uses same battery as wind meter)[/FONT][/COLOR] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-compass[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-spare lithium batteries (3AAA)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-camera w/ 2AA lithium batteries (can't find a AAA camera)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-10 rounds ammo in camo sleeve[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]- 20oz gatorade[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]- 20oz water[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]-4 Cliff bar energy bars and a bag of jerky. The jerky got the taste of the cliff bars out of my mouth, they are light and high energy but not the best tasting. I never ate more than 1 or 2 a day.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]Stoney point rapid pivot bipod sitting & prone models[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]binoculars, rangefinder, wind meter, 4 rounds extra ammunition, Schrade 1.4oz firebird knife & compact lighter are carried on my person.[/COLOR][/FONT] I saw that Cabelas has microtex light hunting pants on sale for $40, anyone tried these for a hunting pant? I've been looking at Sitka pants but these may be a cheaper option. The reviews say they are light, stop wind, and dry very fast. The list is still under construction, I've considered replacing the plain mylar bag with one of my 5'x7' Grabber heavy duty emergency blankets that are much sturdier. They weigh about 10oz more, but are far better built, more like a tarp. I would also like to get a Kifaru Supertarp but it costs $310 and adds 1lb for something I'd hope not to use. I'll get one eventually, they look like a great light shelter for 1 or 2 people, but it hasn't fit the budget yet. I did get a couple Coglan's tube tents for the vehicle kits and they can be thrown in for now if snow or rain looks likely for a little more shelter. No list will ever be perfect, clothing and shelter options will need to be based on the hunting plan and weather. This thread really has taught me alot and got me thinking about what is and isn't necessary under different conditions. I'm looking at doing a backpack hunt with a friend this fall and my research for that really opened my eyes about what is available and recommended. That list will be posted for critique also when it is a little further along. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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