backpack hunting and rain

[Rucker61]

I would also be interested in any ideas on gloves. I wore my light sitka gloves all day in the rain and snow last year. When i found a legal bull at dark, my hands were too cold to adjust the scope on the gun(turns out the scope had a problem also). I was barely able to get the scope turned up to 6 and verify that he was legal and get a shot off.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-switchview-throw-lever-sv-1

Expensive, but I think it's worth it for just the reason you mentioned. Doug at Cameraland or Elknut should be able to get you a good deal on one.

 

[timberland]

Something to read...

Friend of mine was on a 20+ day stone sheep hunt with another guy and the only book they had was "war and peace". One guy would read and when he was done would tear out the page and give it to the other as it rained and blew for 10 days.

 

[rodney482]

Rain gear, gaitors, pack cover.

Stay dry..., keep everything in your tent or cover with a tarp.

its not an easy task but can be done.