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What's in YOUR pack!
Posted by Michael Strahan on Nov 05 2005
Hi folks,
In the September newsletter I wrote an article on what should go in your pack whenever you leave camp (here's the link if you're interested < http://outdoorsdirectory.com/newstips/hunting/200509.htm#tips > ). I think this is something that each of us do a bit differently and I'm curious what works for you.
For me the issue is that I don't know what's going to happen that day; we may get on an animal late in the day, or find a great glassing spot far from camp. In such cases we may need to spend the night out away from camp, so I like to be self-contained. Anyway, here's my list; I'm interested in what you do- to borrow a phrase from a Capitol One commercial, "What's in YOUR pack?"
1. 8x8 tarp (emergency shelter, keeping meat clean on kill, tarping meat cache).
2. Backpacking stove, fuel, matches.
3. Small aluminum pot with foil for lid, dry soup mix, hot drink mix.
4. Freeze-dried meal (optional).
5. Parachute cord (for securing tarp, game bag tieoff).
6. Camera
7. Field care tools (two knives, folding saw, sharpening tools).
8. Flexible cleaning rod (to free rifle bore of obstructions).
9. Jacket, sweater.
10. Balclava / hat (keeps neck warm).
11. Rain gear
12. Compass
13. GPS
14. Headlamp & extra batteries
15. Spare pack frame pins (never broke one, but you never know).
16. Sun glasses
17. Toilet paper (optional if you're good with moss).
18. Water bottle
19. Water filter
20. Extra ammunition (10 rounds)
21. First aid kit (basic)
22. Game bags (enough for whole animal, in bottom of pack).
23. Trash compactor bag (for pack liner when carrying meat)
24. Surveyor's flagging tape (to flag kill and trail to camp)
25. Gloves
26. Map
27. Head net (and a spare for your buddy who forgot his)
28. Spotting scope, tripod
29. Rifle scope
ON MY PERSON
These are things I carry on me or in my pockets:
1. Spare ammunition (eight rounds).
2. Lighter
3. Handkerchief
4. Folding multi-tool (leatherman)
5. Binoculars
6. Hard candies
7. Hat
8. Rifle
Well, that's a pretty long list! Obviously I'm not going to pack an entire animal back in the first trip! Anyway, what things do you bring with you, and why?
-Mike
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