Day Pack Weight- How much is too much?

[mtwarden]

That would be my trecking poles I have in that category. No shelter. Not the lightest day pack but comfortable for me.

https://lighterpack.com/r/wpft71

QUOTE="mtwarden, post: 4001977, member: 15943"]
@Tick sleep system 1.3 lbs? Seems a wee bit, that’s basically a 20-30 degree bag- no shelter? no pad?

Ahh- day pack; got it—was thinking backpacking and was wondering how a guy comes up with a little over a pound for sleep and shelter

 

[fngTony]

pretty much same for my elk list Sep. archery CO, 9-11.6k, depending on lows/highs I may go lighter and wear my tiburon instead of attacks, but when I shared the lighterpack link it was attacks.
I'm not sure if those links will change after I've shared them, if I go back and make changes.


There's a big swing in kill kit weights too, I'm at about 16oz for elk, but I'm down to 8oz for otc barbary.
I've considered running a lighter kit for elk and leaving half the bags at the truck. Take off enough for the first load, drop the guts and head for the truck to get the rest of the kit. But haven't done yet and I usually end up with a few garbage bags included so I can keep my plack clean. I've seen way heavier kits posted though. I carry outdoor edge 3.5 and only back up is my pocket knife. I'm trying a little folding scalpel blade knife in my sheep kit, but it will be a miracle if I need it.

I think the list does update as long as you don’t start a new list

 

[theycallmemud]

I am the OP. And not taking it personal....I started the thread. I am frustrated with the weight...as there ARE NO FEARS in that pack.

I was running a Tikka RoughTech with Harris bipod. I will bring it into work and weigh it. Wearing a NF NX8.

Pack is a Kifaru Duplex Lite with Stryker XL. Again...I am betting most others are NOT carrying out a critter on their backs with sub- 20lb weights.

THis is the first time I've ever tossed in a tourniquet. I usually don't take one.

There is no jet boil. Not a meal. Nada

Single Zebra head lamp. Spare battery and Anker power bank. Those are my only boojee items. No spare sox.

GoreTex top. Sitka puffy (synthetic) and Sitka Ambient hoody. I run very cold even in mid level temps. It's embarrassing, but I can't get around it. I futz with layers and systems to no end.

Did take a Swaro 65 spotter. And I do use it. Tripod is Tricer AD with the mini head.

One lighter in bino harness. No firestarter. So I am not toting FatWood (well, sometimes), PyroPutty, etc.

Cheap glassing pad- which I will NOT leave home. Use it all day.

Literally can't cram too much shit in a Stryker XL. The spotter and one puffy take up a ton of real estate.

I will admit there was one Fear Gear in there. Kifaru SuperTarp. 15oz. And it's more of a "If I am burning the calories to get in there....I am staying all day. Rain or Shine. And I use it on occasion

I SWAPPED TO: Tikka 300WSM chopped to 19" in a Stocky's VG Carbon. Maven RS Gen 2 15X And Spartan Javelin Pro bipod. Shit Canned the SuperTarp. If it get's really shitty, I will just quit. Although I didn't yesterday and stuck it out.

I will re-weigh this evening.

Would you leave your rain gear and pack rain cover if you have a tarp?