One thing missing

[LetItFly43]

Going on my first real back country camping hunt for muley’s in Idaho in October. What’s the one thing that you wished you’d brought along with you on your last back country hunt?

 

[dirtclod Az.]

More Water and better shelter.

 

[kiddogy]

sherpa

 

[manitou1]

1. Jennifer Lawrence
2. Nadia Hilker

 

[kiddogy]

1. Jennifer Lawrence
2. Nadia Hilker

lol. wouldn't get much hunting done but still, I bet I could find bone.

 

[5 shot group]

A book to kill down time

 

[mtnrunner260]

SPF lip balm and sunscreen

 

[sagebuster]

More youth

 

[casey.draper]

I love my OnX app on my phone but it was difficult to see during the day because of the sun glare. I wish I would have had a good paper map. Although, you asked the question about what's the one thing that was left behind. I specifically purchased a Garmin InReach Mini for my latest back county hunt and was very impressed on the results.

 

[Krim559]

A good pair of polarized sunglasses for sure

 

[Extrapale]

Pillow, more food, more water, warmer sleeping bag to name a few.

I have neen known to not have enough of all the above because I tried to save weight when packing.

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[LetItFly43]

Pillow, more food, more water, warmer sleeping bag to name a few.

I have neen known to not have enough of all the above because I tried to save weight when packing.

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That’s the dilemma we are weighing out now. (No pun intended) Saving weight vs what we perceive to be the necessities.

 

[LetItFly43]

Pillow, more food, more water, warmer sleeping bag to name a few.

I have neen known to not have enough of all the above because I tried to save weight when packing.

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I have a blow up pillow I’ve used camping before. And I’m getting a merino liner for my sleeping bag. Gonna check two of those off!

 

[LetItFly43]

A good pair of polarized sunglasses for sure

Bringing my Costa’s. Love those glasses!

 

[LetItFly43]

I love my OnX app on my phone but it was difficult to see during the day because of the sun glare. I wish I would have had a good paper map. Although, you asked the question about what's the one thing that was left behind. I specifically purchased a Garmin InReach Mini for my latest back county hunt and was very impressed on the results.

My buddy just bought an in reach and I have my regular garmin and phone with onx. I really might look into getting a couple paper maps too.

 

[LetItFly43]

More Water and better shelter.

I’ve got a good light weight kelty shelter. Which I will be adding some more waterproofing on tomorrow. And we have a couple of sawyer squeeze’s and will be setting camp next to a creek or pond. Depending on how far back in we want to go. I’m hoping we’ll be good on the water.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

Foam sitting / glassing pad. Keeps your bum warm on rocks, and dry on grass. A chair is even cozier, but weighs more.

 

[FYT]

Foam sitting / glassing pad. Keeps your bum warm on rocks, and dry on grass. A chair is even cozier, but weighs more.

Thermarest Z Seat is a great, cheap, light option.

Link to Z Seat at REI

 

[Lawnboi]

Chapstick and tp.

Some other stuff is nice but you forget the above two and your not going to be happy

 

[LetItFly43]

Foam sitting / glassing pad. Keeps your bum warm on rocks, and dry on grass. A chair is even cozier, but weighs more.

I already have the foam glassing pad from my trips elk hunting. That thing is the most underrated and useful piece of gear in my pack. I won’t hunt out west without it!