AK Moose prep pics

[standswittaknife]

Pic away... getting some fail safe fire starters ready..

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[Kevin Dill]

Solid thread idea!

New Seek Outside U-Turn which I just assembled and did the initial burn.

 

[KChunter71]

Rona has my one hold

 

[NUGGET]

Drank two beers today while packing for the sheep opener next week. Going to try to increase to 4 beers a day about a week before moose season. Should be ready then...

 

[AKDoc]

Pic away... getting some fail safe fire starters ready..

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Pretty slick (pun intended) idea there...I like it!

I think I know, but I've got to ask the process of creating those nicely done five-row packages.

 

[AKDoc]

Solid thread idea!

New Seek Outside U-Turn which I just assembled and did the initial burn.

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Nice KD...and you shaved weight off their already super lite original titanium stoves...a half-pound or so?

I've used their original medium for several years (and hopefully this year) in my 4-man. That thing gets glowing red-hot! If I had it to do over again, I'd probably get their large, as it appears from the camera angle that you have, but no regrets here.

I know you'll use the heck out of your new purchase!

 

[standswittaknife]

Just makeup removal pads.. they burn long and allow for any easy fire for the topi stove ..

here is an idea I have used and will always , if possible, use in Alaska. Two five gallon buckets with spin tops for access. We will put all of our food in these two. Will mail up this ahead of time. They fit great in a small plane and are nice to get in and out of. Also very easy and sturdy if you are hanging them from bears.

Great for a quick seat and to stand on if needed to reach areas for tarps etc. they don’t weigh much at all and help with organization. Dogs not impressed..

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[standswittaknife]

Kill kit.. remember this is for two bulls so i do bring a little more. Also i always bring a hard sided knife. I love my outdoor edge but last time we had one brake and not allow for a blade to set and keep set. I like clean hands so i bring gloves. Parachord is obvious.. orange tape.. notice the melted notches with a butter knife so it Doesn’t unravel. I also like gut hooks, though sometimes moose hide could be a little to thick so may leave home.. overall 2.08 lbs. a little heavier than I’d like but will see if/when i need to cut later.. the loose parachord is my measuring stick marked at 50” then one inch by one inch..

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[standswittaknife]

Small emergency fire and safety blanket kit. Waterproof matches, lighter and starter pads.

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[JPD350]

The WP matches are a good back up, I have had numerous failures with Bic lighters, like the flint failing to something in my pack pushing the fuel lever down effectively draining the butane. I started putting my Bic lighter in a little plastic housing that my Havalon blades came in, I can also fit a few fire starters in the same tube.

 

[standswittaknife]

Camp only essentials...

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[Stid2677]

Might I suggest a couple pairs of cut resistant gloves. I can't tell you how many cuts, pokes and nicks these have saved me and however has been holding slick game meat.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011ES5L46/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also a small hand hook is awesome for keeping control of heavy meat while keeping hands away from sharp blades. Thread a small piece of fuel hose on it to protect from the sharp tip.

https://www.amazon.com/TinaWood-Butchering-Shaped-Stainless-Butcher/dp/B07CPPK22K/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=hand+gaff&qid=1596312383&s=hi&sr=1-2

 

[Stid2677]

The UV Aquaseal is also great to have, it dries in sunlight and provides "quick" repairs and then recoat with regular Aquaseal for long term use. Used this many times to save the night for folks that let embers burn their air mats.

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Aquaseal-Adhesive-Instant/dp/B001XUI5YY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=uv+aquaseal&qid=1596312610&s=hi&sr=1-1

 

[standswittaknife]

Stid,
My ole man is a usda meat inspector and bought these for me years ago.. my hesitation with the gloves is sopping up too much blood and becoming a walking bear bait.. i have both thanks for the tip.. will check all weight and then “weigh” my options..

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[standswittaknife]

Cipro and cephlex for infection and stomach ailments.. could save a life, a hunt, and a lot of misery. When u call your dr to get China flu tested have them fill these! Very inexpensive...

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[standswittaknife]

I take two 1st aid type kits. One that stays in camp for ailments and one that i carry for in field emergencies.. emergency kits, imho should be a little overkill.. items i carry in field are pictured: please add suggestions

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[standswittaknife]

I’ve said this in another thread but i cannot stress enough how nice and important a jimmy tarp is for moose hunting.. we take one everywhere we go and rarely go back to camp all day (if hunting from boat or away from camp) We take our chairs, lunch, snacks and dinner w us and set up our makeshift shelter for those sometimes daily misting ak days.. four parachord ends and we’re n..

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[AKBorn]

I take two 1st aid type kits. One that stays in camp for ailments and one that i carry for in field emergencies.. emergency kits, imho should be a little overkill.. items i carry in field are pictured: please add suggestions

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Couple of things to consider adding if they are not already included:
- Azithromycin
- Silvadene burn cream
- Anbesol for toothache
- Immodium

 

[AKBorn]

I’ve said this in another thread but i cannot stress enough how nice and important a jimmy tarp is for moose hunting.. we take one everywhere we go and rarely go back to camp all day (if hunting from boat or away from camp) We take our chairs, lunch, snacks and dinner w us and set up our makeshift shelter for those sometimes daily misting ak days.. four parachord ends and we’re n..

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We do the same thing with a 9'x9' sheet of Tyvek that has been soaked in the clothes washer for a few hours, and then run through a wash cycle without detergent, to get rid of the crinkle and noise. The Tyvek sheet doubles as a game tarp to set our quarters and other meat on as we field dress and then start the process of shuttling the meat back to the ridgetop where the plane can pick it up.

 

[AKDoc]

I take two 1st aid type kits. One that stays in camp for ailments and one that i carry for in field emergencies.. emergency kits, imho should be a little overkill.. items i carry in field are pictured: please add suggestions

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Nicely done guy...you're on it! Packing-up our gear is certainly where we all are at right now...of course we've also spent most of this past year obsessing about our gear list, adding and deleting! I can tell that you're experienced at this, and you've spent time thinking it through.

Since you asked for first aid kit suggestions, consider adding: some steri-strips, a small container of liquid antiseptic, a roll of white adhesive tape, a few waterproof bandages, tweezers, Benadryl tablets, and a small bottle of Potable Aqua tablets (in case of filter failure). None of the aforementioned will add any real measureable weight. The steri-strips really came in handy when I had to tape my hunting partner's finger back together...he could have used a few sutures, but we were in the middle of nowhere for two-weeks and fortunately he healed just fine. BTW, he cut himself because he wasn't wearing a cut-proof glove when we butchered a bull...I bought him two pairs of those gloves for Christmas that year!

I'll bet that you already have these other weight minimal items included in your logistics, but for consideration: a bunch of zip-ties and two small tubes of JB Quik-Weld...and I always seem to need more parachute cord than what I thought I'd need, so I've learned to bring even more and was glad that I did! I've also learned the trick of rolling some duct-tape onto each one of my hiking poles that I can use as needed. All the aforementioned have really come in handy at different moments!