BC Goat Hunt Packing Questions

[Aoudaddy]

Headed to northwest BC for goats at the end of August.

Have a few gear questions for those that have done these hunts before.

Sleep system:
Option 1: Kelty Cosmic 0F bag and XTherm pad. Con- doesnt compress as small and takes up a ton of room in my pack.

Option 2: 35F synthetic bag, Xtherm pad, and sitka Kelvin jacket and pants. Weighs a bit more than option 1, but packs and compresses easier.

Thoughts?


Layer system:
Socks 4x (wear one 3 in pack)
Merino gloves and down gloves
work gloves for rocks and brush
Beanie
Kuiu zip tee (210) x2 (wear one the other in pack)
Guide vest
Kenai jacket (active synthetic down)
Chugach jacket

Merino boxers (2x - wear one the other in pack; 1x merino long underwear)
Timberline pants
Kelvin down pants
Dewpoint rain pants

Not sure what to expect weather wise but wanted to get yalls thoughts.

 

[wildwilderness]

Get a 20F down bag

 

[nanuke22]

I am going on my third mountain goat hunt, SE BC. September 1 my gear list.
Hilleberg Alto
Sleeping pad one from Amazon very comfortable don’t like the ultra light ones.
North face cat’s meow sleeping bag
Bivy sack to keep bag dry
One light weight tarp.
Water filter Sawyer squeeze bladder type.
Jet boil, long spork ,light weight cup.
Sitka mountain evo jacket
Sitka active jacket
Sitka core light hoody
Sitka core short sleeve
Sitka kelvin jacket, pants, and a vest
Born primitive pants either the lite one or the normal pair.
One ultra light base layer pant, one medium zip up the side base layer pant.
3 socks and underwear, 1 I wear in 2 back up
All clothes go into dry lok bags
One wool cap and one ball cap.
Dew point rain gear
Sitka gators
One trekking pole
Zamberlin boots.
I wear mechanic gloves on the way in then wear military grade wool liner gloves for hunting
One head lamp one set of spare batteries
Havolone knife, game bags
Blow up pillow
Kifaru hoodlum with rain cover
Bino harness with bino, rangefinder, and one spare battery for that.
Inreach and spare battery charger
Spotting scope and tripod
Bow sling to protect cams and string, fletching cover to protect nocks.
Tylonal pm in case we socketed in for a few days.
Wipes, TP and first aid kit.
When I am hiking in I will wear my ultra light base layer with shorts and gaters with an another set of short sleeve core light and a core light hoody.

Food wise I bring granola bars, peak fuel food and tea , I bring instant iced tea for my water. It’s nice having something different.. I also make bags of trail mix.

I believe that’s it, let me know if you have any questions and can’t wait to hear about your hunt!

 

[NoDakfarmin]

I replied to your PM!

 

[mtnbound]

Headed to northwest BC for goats at the end of August.

Have a few gear questions for those that have done these hunts before.

Sleep system:
Option 1: Kelty Cosmic 0F bag and XTherm pad. Con- doesnt compress as small and takes up a ton of room in my pack.

Option 2: 35F synthetic bag, Xtherm pad, and sitka Kelvin jacket and pants. Weighs a bit more than option 1, but packs and compresses easier.

Thoughts?


Layer system:
Socks 4x (wear one 3 in pack)
Merino gloves and down gloves
work gloves for rocks and brush
Beanie
Kuiu zip tee (210) x2 (wear one the other in pack)
Guide vest
Kenai jacket (active synthetic down)
Chugach jacket

Merino boxers (2x - wear one the other in pack; 1x merino long underwear)
Timberline pants
Kelvin down pants
Dewpoint rain pants

Not sure what to expect weather wise but wanted to get yalls thoughts.

Drop the 0-degree bag, no reason for that big ass bag.

 

[Bigred323]

We’ve got similar plans! I Leave for my first goat hunt NW BC August 27th.

10 day pack hunt for me so went with a kuiu pro lt 7000 (thinking it may be a little big but oh well, just gotta make sure I don’t back unnecessary things in it)

For my sleep system, Went with enlightened equipment 15 degree down quilt and Neoair xlite nxt pad and a little inflatable pillow I’ll take along but feel I’ll be using the pack as a pillow more than the inflatable one.

Hope you get a great Billy man!

 

[Aoudaddy]

We’ve got similar plans! I Leave for my first goat hunt NW BC August 27th.

10 day pack hunt for me so went with a kuiu pro lt 7000 (thinking it may be a little big but oh well, just gotta make sure I don’t back unnecessary things in it)

For my sleep system, Went with enlightened equipment 15 degree down quilt and Neoair xlite nxt pad and a little inflatable pillow I’ll take along but feel I’ll be using the pack as a pillow more than the inflatable one.

Hope you get a great Billy man!

Im in the same boat man, hoping I dont overpack. Im from south Texas too - McAllen - so hoping these mountains dont beat me up too bad.

Good luck to you as well!

 

[Bigred323]

Im in the same boat man, hoping I dont overpack. Im from south Texas too - McAllen - so hoping these mountains dont beat me up too bad.

Good luck to you as well!

Dude! Sending you a pm with my number.

I live in Harlingen.

 

[Bado20]

Just got back from a northwest BC goat hunt, lived up there for a while and hunt it every year.

You don’t need a 0 degree bag, I’ve spent a ton of time in NW BC in a 32 degree quilt and a 20 degree synthetic. Be careful with moisture management especially with down pieces, it can get really wet up there. I’ve had alpine lakes/tarns freeze overnight in August but it usually doesn’t get that cold, just wet.

Looking at your gear list, you’ve got a bit more stuff than I’d bring but if you’re from Texas you might not be as accustomed to the temperatures. I don’t think you need 3 pairs of gloves, just bring the work gloves. I also would just dry my socks and long underwear out in my sleeping bag each night and not worry about bringing a bunch of pairs.

The only other advice I’d give is I know it’s heavy/bulky but I usually bring a wool insulating layer for my top so if everything goes sideways I have something that stays warm while wet.

 

[moewells100]

Agreed with Bado20. I just got back from a goat hunt in NE BC. I had a 20 degree quilt and was fine. On chilly nights, I just wore more of my clothing.

Also, highly recommend puffy pants. They weigh next to nothing and were money for long glassing sections.

Also recommend to leave the vest at home in favor of something full length with a hood.

Good luck!