Temps to expect.

[Shepardg]

As FNG I’m trying to learn a lot here. After being lucky enough to pick up an otc mule deer tag in Idaho. I plan on archery hunting the high county. My unit is in the south east part of the state but we plan to be up around 9k to 10k feet for camp. So to that what temperatures sure I expect. I’m seeing a lot of 80s for highs and freezing at night .. this sound about right?

 

[robby denning]

sorta depends on dates. Alot of changes typically between the first week of September and later.

80s. sound close for first week, but at least 10 degrees cooler or more once you get past the 15th. And it can snow anytime if we get a system at those elevations.

I pack for warm/hot weather but make sure I have baselayers and a puffy and rain gear and some wool gloves. That usually covers the whole month (and cold mornings)

 

[Shepardg]

Plan on being there the first 2 weeks. Need to get myself a puffy. Have a vest but not a jacket. Are a pair of paints also something to look into? Or are they just going to added weight?

 

[270Hunter]

That time of year in the high country I do pack a mid to lightweight puffy jacket because it can be cold in the mornings/evenings but also if you get a rainstorm pushing through it could cool down quickly. I don’t recommend puffy pants that time of year, they’ll just take up space.

One thing that I love to have in my pack for high country hunts at anytime of the year is a small tarp, it’ll keep the sun off you in the midday and the rain off you if a storm starts.

 

[Shepardg]

That time of year in the high country I do pack a mid to lightweight puffy jacket because it can be cold in the mornings/evenings but also if you get a rainstorm pushing through it could cool down quickly. I don’t recommend puffy pants that time of year, they’ll just take up space.

One thing that I love to have in my pack for high country hunts at anytime of the year is a small tarp, it’ll keep the sun off you in the midday and the rain off you if a storm starts.

Thank you for the advice.
When it comes to tarps I planed on packing one for the exact reason you stated. When it comes to tarps tho do you have any experience with the dyneema tarps? Are they worth the money or not so much. Hard to spend $300 on a tarp but maybe I’m really missing out.

 

[270Hunter]

I do not, I bought a small one off of amazon for like 30-40 bucks. I don’t think the weight difference of just a few ounces constitutes spending an excessive amount of money.

Also I would totally recommend a small foam pad to sit on, again I just bought one off of amazon.

 

[Shepardg]

Thank you, if you have any other recommendations send them my way I’m just trying to gather as much info and knowledge as possible. Again I appreciate it!

 

[robby denning]

Thank you, if you have any other recommendations send them my way I’m just trying to gather as much info and knowledge as possible. Again I appreciate it!

Lightening threat is real. Study up on that.

 

[Marble]

That time of year, in any western state, any and every form of weather should be expected. Typically, I carry the following:

Base layer top/bottom
Pants
T shirt
Midlayer hoodie
Puffy jacket
Sometimes, a heavier jacket, if cold weather is known to be coming.
Rain gear top and bottom.

With a puffy on and a rain jacket, the rain jacket's ability to block wind and also helps with holding in heat. That setup is generally warm enough for most anything I do.



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