Jimbob
WKR
LEARN TO COUNT RINGS, crazy to go through all this prep and investment for a hunt and then not feel confident counting rings.
You have to find the balance between bringing what you need and what you want. I know I bring more than I need and I am fine with that, it makes the hunt better. Only you can make that final call between the two.
1. I use a 15-45x65mm spotter and counted rings on multiple successful hunts, you don't need an extender but if I had one I'd probably bring it.
2. August in the northern mountains gets cold, A neck gaiter is lightweight and versatile, it goes on every hunt and hike with me. My buddy had puffy pants and wore them almost every day last year in August, I was jealous in my thin hiking pants.
3. August in the mountains gets hot, you NEED a T-shirt
4. Your silex would be a great choice. I use an Eolus and camp above timberline. I have weathered some serious storms where I did not feel very safe but the shelter held. You don't need the HIlleberg but if it helps you sleep at night.
5. Your pad is heavy unless you have trouble sleeping. So many VERY comfortable pads under a pound
6. Ditch the solar panel bring the battery pack
7. Ditch the go pro, unless you like your own personal videos.
8. The reactor pot/stove is HEAVY. My kit is a Toaks 550 ml mug and BRS stove = 3.8 ozs for both. if you are doing 14 days then maybe the heavier more efficient stove is worth it but not if you bring just in case fuel.
9. Clothes are personal, you could ditch the 250 hoody but what do you wear early morning as you head out? I like keeping my rain gear for rain and my puffy for stationary use. I use an Arcteryx Trino SL hooded softshell jacket at 12 ozs, it cuts the wind, breathes well, and handles light precipitation. I could ditch it and use my rain jacket instead.
You have to find the balance between bringing what you need and what you want. I know I bring more than I need and I am fine with that, it makes the hunt better. Only you can make that final call between the two.
1. I use a 15-45x65mm spotter and counted rings on multiple successful hunts, you don't need an extender but if I had one I'd probably bring it.
2. August in the northern mountains gets cold, A neck gaiter is lightweight and versatile, it goes on every hunt and hike with me. My buddy had puffy pants and wore them almost every day last year in August, I was jealous in my thin hiking pants.
3. August in the mountains gets hot, you NEED a T-shirt
4. Your silex would be a great choice. I use an Eolus and camp above timberline. I have weathered some serious storms where I did not feel very safe but the shelter held. You don't need the HIlleberg but if it helps you sleep at night.
5. Your pad is heavy unless you have trouble sleeping. So many VERY comfortable pads under a pound
6. Ditch the solar panel bring the battery pack
7. Ditch the go pro, unless you like your own personal videos.
8. The reactor pot/stove is HEAVY. My kit is a Toaks 550 ml mug and BRS stove = 3.8 ozs for both. if you are doing 14 days then maybe the heavier more efficient stove is worth it but not if you bring just in case fuel.
9. Clothes are personal, you could ditch the 250 hoody but what do you wear early morning as you head out? I like keeping my rain gear for rain and my puffy for stationary use. I use an Arcteryx Trino SL hooded softshell jacket at 12 ozs, it cuts the wind, breathes well, and handles light precipitation. I could ditch it and use my rain jacket instead.
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