bogeyboy555
Lil-Rokslider
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Gents,
Last year was my first time in 10 years hunting. I had not shot a bow since middle school, but after moving to Colorado in 2013, I spent a year trying to re-learn a bow, and figuring out how to crawl around the mountains without falling off. Needless to say, in 2014 I managed 8 straight weekends in the woods and hunted 3 different Wilderness areas. I did not get anything, but I did have the time of my life, lost almost 20 lbs, and learned a lot about something I never realized I would love so much: DIY Backcountry Bowhunting.
MY QUESTION FOR ANYONE WILLING TO READ THIS
Is there anything I am missing from this list of gear? I literally have posted everything I have bought and just want to make sure there is nothing I am forgetting. All in, with food, the entire packed weighed just under 40lbs per hunt. I move camp each day to maximize time so I don't really have a "base camp." I just want to make sure there isn't some crucial item on this list that I am forgetting. I didn't have any major mishaps last year, and I try to eliminate all items that I am most likely not going to use.
PACK #1
Mystery Ranch Longbow Pack - Foliage color
Mystery Ranch Rip Zip Pocket 2X
Mystery Ranch sling pocket
Mystery Ranch flat pocket for storage
Mystery Ranch Hip Pockets 2X
Mystery Ranch Water Bottle pocket
SCOUTING PACK - lightweight pack #2
Mystery Ranch ASAP Pack
Mystery Ranch Water Bottle Pocket
Mystery Ranch Sling Pocket
Petzl Carbiners (2)
SLEEP SYSTEM
Hilleberg Soulo Tent
Sea to Summit Inflatable Pillow
ENO Sub7 Hammock (for lounging around camp/midday rest)
ENO support straps
Therm-a-rest NeoAir Xlite
Western Mountaineering Caribou 35 bag
BOW
Mathews Creed Tactical Bow
Mathews Quiver T-5 Quiver
G5 Stryker Broadheads
Spot Hott Hogg-It sight
Spot Hogg Whipper Snapper Release w/leather
Allen Broadhead Box
Mathews QAD Arrow Rest
Limbsaver AWS Modular Stabilizer
Easton Full Metal Jacket Arrows 300 grain
MISCELLANEOUS
Knives of Alaska Bear Cub Knife
Primos Diaphragm Calls
Primos Super Pack Bugle
Primos Wind checker
Primos Flagging Plastic Tape
MSR Reactor Stove 1.0L
Sawyer Water Filter with bag
MSR scraper/brush
MSR Fuel
Sea to Summit Compression Sacks for tent and sleeping bag
Paracord 25ft
Vapur Collapsable Water Bottle
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
Leukotape (blister prevention)
REI Small Packable Towel
Firepaste
2 Bic Lighters
Emergency Fire Starter
Kifaru Meat Bags (just bought these)
Toiletres (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, sunscreen, eyedrops, first aid stuff,
Carbo Mask Face Paint - 3 colors
Hunt Explore Map
OPTICS / ELECTRONICS
FHF Gear Bino Harness - Foliage
Vortex Viper HD 10x42
Leupold Rangefinder ( I just use the one I have for golf)
Garmin Oregon 550t
Vortex High Country Tripod
Vortex Adaptor for Bino's
CLOTHING / BOOTS
KUIU Chugach Rain Jacket (all kuiu is VIAS)
KUIU Chugach Rain Pants
KUIU Attack Pants
KUIU Super Down Vest
KUIU 1/2 zip merino
IBEX Woolies Baselayers
Icebreaker 200 Baselayers
Scarpa Grand Dru GTX Boots (pre-ordered)
Superfeet Carbon Insoles for Boots
Darn Tough Light Hiker Socks
OTHER ITEMS
Brute Outdoors Bison 25 Cooler
Brute Outdoors Bison 75 Cooler
ITEMS I AM CONSIDERING - Anyone used this stuff?
Trail Camera - been thinking about getting one! please advise if there is one you like.
Sagen Saw 2 - i heard these are great for cleaning an elk/muley
THANKS GUYS
Last year was my first time in 10 years hunting. I had not shot a bow since middle school, but after moving to Colorado in 2013, I spent a year trying to re-learn a bow, and figuring out how to crawl around the mountains without falling off. Needless to say, in 2014 I managed 8 straight weekends in the woods and hunted 3 different Wilderness areas. I did not get anything, but I did have the time of my life, lost almost 20 lbs, and learned a lot about something I never realized I would love so much: DIY Backcountry Bowhunting.
MY QUESTION FOR ANYONE WILLING TO READ THIS
Is there anything I am missing from this list of gear? I literally have posted everything I have bought and just want to make sure there is nothing I am forgetting. All in, with food, the entire packed weighed just under 40lbs per hunt. I move camp each day to maximize time so I don't really have a "base camp." I just want to make sure there isn't some crucial item on this list that I am forgetting. I didn't have any major mishaps last year, and I try to eliminate all items that I am most likely not going to use.
PACK #1
Mystery Ranch Longbow Pack - Foliage color
Mystery Ranch Rip Zip Pocket 2X
Mystery Ranch sling pocket
Mystery Ranch flat pocket for storage
Mystery Ranch Hip Pockets 2X
Mystery Ranch Water Bottle pocket
SCOUTING PACK - lightweight pack #2
Mystery Ranch ASAP Pack
Mystery Ranch Water Bottle Pocket
Mystery Ranch Sling Pocket
Petzl Carbiners (2)
SLEEP SYSTEM
Hilleberg Soulo Tent
Sea to Summit Inflatable Pillow
ENO Sub7 Hammock (for lounging around camp/midday rest)
ENO support straps
Therm-a-rest NeoAir Xlite
Western Mountaineering Caribou 35 bag
BOW
Mathews Creed Tactical Bow
Mathews Quiver T-5 Quiver
G5 Stryker Broadheads
Spot Hott Hogg-It sight
Spot Hogg Whipper Snapper Release w/leather
Allen Broadhead Box
Mathews QAD Arrow Rest
Limbsaver AWS Modular Stabilizer
Easton Full Metal Jacket Arrows 300 grain
MISCELLANEOUS
Knives of Alaska Bear Cub Knife
Primos Diaphragm Calls
Primos Super Pack Bugle
Primos Wind checker
Primos Flagging Plastic Tape
MSR Reactor Stove 1.0L
Sawyer Water Filter with bag
MSR scraper/brush
MSR Fuel
Sea to Summit Compression Sacks for tent and sleeping bag
Paracord 25ft
Vapur Collapsable Water Bottle
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
Leukotape (blister prevention)
REI Small Packable Towel
Firepaste
2 Bic Lighters
Emergency Fire Starter
Kifaru Meat Bags (just bought these)
Toiletres (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, sunscreen, eyedrops, first aid stuff,
Carbo Mask Face Paint - 3 colors
Hunt Explore Map
OPTICS / ELECTRONICS
FHF Gear Bino Harness - Foliage
Vortex Viper HD 10x42
Leupold Rangefinder ( I just use the one I have for golf)
Garmin Oregon 550t
Vortex High Country Tripod
Vortex Adaptor for Bino's
CLOTHING / BOOTS
KUIU Chugach Rain Jacket (all kuiu is VIAS)
KUIU Chugach Rain Pants
KUIU Attack Pants
KUIU Super Down Vest
KUIU 1/2 zip merino
IBEX Woolies Baselayers
Icebreaker 200 Baselayers
Scarpa Grand Dru GTX Boots (pre-ordered)
Superfeet Carbon Insoles for Boots
Darn Tough Light Hiker Socks
OTHER ITEMS
Brute Outdoors Bison 25 Cooler
Brute Outdoors Bison 75 Cooler
ITEMS I AM CONSIDERING - Anyone used this stuff?
Trail Camera - been thinking about getting one! please advise if there is one you like.
Sagen Saw 2 - i heard these are great for cleaning an elk/muley
THANKS GUYS