Taking Multiples of Gear?

[HonkeyMcGee88]

Myself and a friend are planning on an elk hunt this coming season and I have already purchased all the gear I need to go whether it be solo or with a partner.

Something we have been talking about a little is what gear to double up on and what not to. Would like some feedback on people opinions here.

Obviously I know the things you only need one of for 2 people like a tent, toiletries, etc.

More curious about little things like two stoves vs one, two water bladders for camp water or one, etc. Stuff that you could go either way with and the pros and cons of why you choose that.

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[doverpack12]

I try not to double up on stoves, camp water storage, filter etc. Only exceptions is if there are maybe 4-5 in camp then the added time saved by someone packing a second of something starts to become an option. For 2 we really try not to double on anything.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Split the stuff up that you will share.
Partner and I this year will be splitting water filtration kit/stove. No need to haul extra stuff in my eyes unless it’s personal things.

 

[mattferg84]

I agree with the posts above. No need to have 2 stoves or 2 water filters. One person carry the stove and the other carry the fuel.

 

[aion2come]

The only thing I "double up" on isn't gear we can share, it is gear I leave at the truck in case of a gear failure. For example. I always bring two sleeping pads. One stays in the truck, but is there in case the main one fails in the middle of the hunt. But for what is carried in at one time, I share everything I can. It saves a lot of weight.

 

[bluesulphur]

I agree that in most cases I wouldn't recommend bringing two stoves or water purification systems. However, if you are not hunting with your hunting partner all the time you should consider bringing your own small stove and purification system. I don't care how many people I'm hunting with I always bring my steripen and my old ass Jetboil because I prefer to have a warm drink if I'm glassing in the cold all afternoon by myself.

 

[HonkeyMcGee88]

Thanks for the replies guys and I am in agreement with you bluesulphur.

Seems like it's mostly just 2 or 3 things and were talking maybe a couple pounds of extra weight? I know it adds up but I suppose I'll leave that up to my partner if he wants his own as backups.

I doubt we will be hunting seperate as it will be both out first times out West

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[Beendare]

I don't like carry a bunch of stuff on my back...different if its horse packed in.

I think most of us would agree, the reason we maybe spend a little more for bulletproof gear is so we don't have to double up on it.

I typically have doubles on some stuff back at the truck....and I always test some critical gear prior to the hunt; like my stove and test inflate my pad....that kind of thing.

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[Grand Passage]

I would recommend bringing a secondary water filter. Day one last year the pump we brought got clogged, and luckily the sawyer mini I brought worked well enough to keep us going for the next 8 days. Plus it’s only the size of a lip balm tube.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Solo or in a group, I believe in a bit of redundancy. Here are something’s I doubleup on.

2X knives, compass, flashlights - one bigger primary and a backup is fine.
2x socks - rotate them
Backup for water treatment - steripen or tablets.
Multiple fire starting methods.
Multiple water carry methods - nalgene and a bladder. Or a dromedary bag or the bags from gravity filter.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

We split tent, stove/fuel, water filter, and sometimes the second tier optics (IE spotter and big binos). You said toiletries? No way I carry my own supplies, lol. Depending on the hunt you might be able to break up game bags and stuff like but its situationally dependent. A more controversial one is potentially a weapon system, it certainly isn't for everyone but some guys hunt truly as a team and don't split up and don't anticipate blowing opportunities by not having a second weapon. Again that absolutely isn't going to appeal to everyone (or most) but that's 6-10lb of weight right there when rifle hunting.

 

[CJF]

TP. You both need to carry TP. When you run out, the hunt is over IMO

 

[Michiganhunter]

Ain’t that the truth.

 

[BloodAndRust]

TP. You both need to carry TP. When you run out, the hunt is over IMO

I transitioned to the 3 seashells last season and it's saved a ton of room in my pack, especially on longer hunts.

 

[Wrench]

I'm apparently the odd man out. I've carried my stove/cup combo since the 80's. I enjoy hot coffee, warm lunch and I can handle the extra 7 ounces. I'll NEVER be without some form of water purification. I may split the filter, but I'll have aqua mira on me.

If my pard gets lost, hurt...pusses out, I'm not done in.

 

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My partners and I all carry our own just because you never know when or if we will be separated.

 

[Ercas]

We typically all carry our own stuff, but this year it's only two of us so we'll probably split some stuff between us since we probably won't split up.

 

[FlyGuy]

We have three in our group, but still have 2 stoves, 2-3 shelters, and 3 water purifiers. Guess we have trust issues.


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