Help with an efficient setup

[thegrouse]

I have relocated to the mountain West and figured I would try to get an Elk tag this year, if I cannot draw one I will get an OTC tag. I really do not plan on shooting one this year, but I am going to get out there and put in the work. I will be prepared in case a real dumb Elk doesn't hear/smell me and stands still long enough. I have backpacked several times. I just got a used hunting pack and I am trying to put together a gear list for the Fall. This should be in August/Sept of this year. When I am backpacking I run this setup and I am good down to 25 degrees or so. I have taken the quilt down to 18 and been ok but never far from the vehicle. I have added some items I think I will need to hunt plus their actual weight. My bow is in the shop now so I am guessing on the weight. Ill update the list next week. One thing that sticks out on my list is the knife weight. I am hesitant to ditch the sheath due to those razor sharp OutdoorEdge blades. Depending on where I am hunting I may ditch the bladder if 2 32oz bottles will work. Any input would be appreciated. I am disappointed that my setup without food and water will be around 30#. I figure 5# water and 1.5# food per day so really I will probably be 45# by the time I hit the trail. Here is the link to my current setup.

https://lighterpack.com/r/gt0gs0

Thanks

 

[gtriple]

Ground sheet is not really needed for a tent.

Ditch the rain gear unless it’s going to rain consistently during your hunt. If it’s gna be warm, I might not take it even if it’s gna rain.

Maybe ditch the storage sack for the stove and cup.

Personally, I’d ditch the soap. It doesn’t help you not get winded by an elk.

Swap the Sawyer squeeze for a Katadyn BeFree with 0.7L soft bottle.

Ditch the extra SmartWater bottle. And the 3L platypus is an ounce heavier than the HydraPak 4L.

I’d ditch the extra flashlight, the multitool, and the watch. The watch is just not needed with an InReach.

Don’t think you need the yellow food bag and a nylofume pack liner.

You probably only need one insulation top for archery hunting.

A 10 degree quilt is overkill for archery season. A Katabatic Palisade would save 12oz.

That should be around 52-56oz in savings. Your kit is already pretty light, but you could shed around 3.5lbs.

Do you not run a bino harness? Saw that it was missing.