Great list already I’d say. As you go you’ll find what works and doesn’t work for you.
For the quilt life, get some practice sleeps in before heading out to ensure it’ll work for you, and temps are looking brisk, then those puffy pants could be a great addition over the long Johns. If temps aren’t crazy, I think long Johns are the play.
Everyone goes differently, but based on my walk in sheep hunts, and what works for me, I’d consider the following tweaks (largely dependant on expectant temperatures)
- Base layers such as underwear and base layer tops, I only bring the single set I wear. If filth is a concern, just give them a creek wash one day.
- I don’t use pack covers, but I have a contractor bag inside my pack for keeping items dry. It’s lighter and works better. When hauling with the terminus and meat in the sleave, you’ll want to put all your gear in a contractor bag anyway. Otherwise true blood will make its way through into your gear.
- again, weather dependant, but I’d ditch the cirque and bring a lighter mid weight fleece. My buddy loves bringing both his cirque and SG down puffy as well, so that’s just preference and weather dependant.
- unless you’re really attracted to the shemagh there are other options for protecting your face from the sun and weather such as hoods and lightweight neck gaiters that will be lighter.
- as you’ve already noted. Game bags and knife will lighten the load.
Great list though and the above are just my preferences. Really no change is required, it’s just about how fine you want to hone the balance between lightweight and comfort margin.