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<blockquote data-quote="ssssnake529" data-source="post: 1270716" data-attributes="member: 92079"><p>This is my list for Elk/Deer hunting in the Colorado and Utah mountains. </p><p></p><p>I backpack hunt. Solo. Drive deep into the mountains in my Land Cruiser, then hike back into places that are not close to ATV trails or roads. Typically hunt at least 3 miles from the nearest motor-accessible road; 5+ miles if possible. I sleep where I hunt, and generally don't return to the truck until I'm done. Out 5+ days at a time. Hunt rifle season and late rifle season, so weather can be cold and snowy. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Clothing:</strong></p><p>Julbo Venturi sunglasses with Zebra light lenses</p><p>Merino boxer briefs x2</p><p>Pants: Firstlite Kanab (warm weather), or Sitka Timberline pants (cold weather). </p><p>Midweight base layer long john bottoms (MEC grid fleece)</p><p>Orange Icebreaker merino wool t-shirt (warm weather) or orange Patagonia Merino Air hoodie base layer(cold weather) </p><p>Orange Patagonia Nano Air light hoodie</p><p>Orange Outdoor Research Perch insulated jacket</p><p>Orange Patagonia M10 Anorak</p><p>Marmot Precip size zip rain pants</p><p>Orange Cashmere Watch Hat (Golightly Cashmere) </p><p>Orange Buff</p><p>Orange Cap (LL Bean Technical Upland Cap) </p><p>Patagonia Expedition wool socks x2</p><p>Dachstein fingerless wool mittens with fold-over cap</p><p>Arcteryx Alpha SV gloves</p><p>Danner Marine RAT GTEX boots with Sole Viesturs insoles. </p><p>Mammut mid height gaiters (if snow is anticipated) </p><p>Mountain Hardwear "Compressor" insulated zip-off pants (if bitter cold is anticipated.) </p><p></p><p><strong>Shelter and Sleeping Gear</strong></p><p>Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape tarp/poncho with tent stakes </p><p>Plastic groundsheet (also used for meat processing)</p><p>X-Therm inflatable pad </p><p>Klymit Cush inflatable pillow (also used for rear bag for shooting)</p><p>Marmot Helium (15 degree) sleeping bag with water-resistant shell fabric</p><p></p><p><strong>Cooking and Water</strong></p><p>MSR Reactor stove with 1 liter pot and small gas canister </p><p>MSR 2.5 liter Hydromedary water bag</p><p>Chlorine Dioxide Water purification tablets</p><p>Sawyer squeeze water filter</p><p>Sea to Summit anodized aluminum spoon with long handle</p><p>Titanium cup</p><p>Gallon ziplock freezer bag for trash.</p><p>Critter proof food bag (Ursack Minor)</p><p></p><p><strong>Backpack and Trekking Poles</strong></p><p>Leki Speedlock Carbon Ti trekking poles with photo adapter </p><p>McHale Super INEX Pack modified for hunting</p><p>Kifaru Gunbearer</p><p></p><p><strong>Personal Gear</strong></p><p>Paracord survival bracelet</p><p>3 Lighters</p><p>Hinderer XM-24 folding knife</p><p>SOG knife sharpener</p><p>Petzl Zipka Plus 2 headlamp with red L.E.D.</p><p>Diaper wipes (or toilet paper for cold weather)</p><p>Hand sanitizer </p><p>Map</p><p>Compass</p><p>First Aid Kit</p><p>Sun screen </p><p></p><p><strong>Camera and Electronics</strong></p><p>Ricoh GR Camera</p><p>Suunto Ambit 2 Watch</p><p>Delorme InReach</p><p>Android phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) with Backcountry Navigator GPS app, and Strelok Pro ballistics app</p><p>Spare battery for phone + USB cord</p><p></p><p><strong>Shooting Gear</strong></p><p>R Bros Rifle, Kahles 624i scope, Neopod bipod, cheek pad with storage pocket, and Slogan sling.</p><p>Soundgear earplugs</p><p>Traditions muzzle protector gun condom</p><p>Impact Data Books wrist dope card and space pen</p><p>Field notebook</p><p>Ammunition carrier and 7 rounds of ammunition</p><p>Leica HD-B 2200 Binoculars (range finding, with ballistics program)</p><p>Kestrel 4500 </p><p>Lens wipes</p><p>Gun lubricant</p><p>Bore Snake</p><p>TAG Game bags</p><p>2 trash compactor bags</p><p>Latex gloves</p><p>Hunting Tags</p><p></p><p><strong>Food</strong></p><p>Dutch waffles</p><p>Pepperoni </p><p>Biltong</p><p>Hot cider mixes </p><p>Maple Almond Butter</p><p>Bridgeford French Toast sandwiches</p><p>Mountain House Freeze Dried dinners</p><p>Heather's choice packeroons</p><p>Costco chocolate coconut almonds</p><p>Cashews</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>In the Car</strong></p><p>Cooler and ice</p><p>5 gallon water jug</p><p>Extra socks</p><p>Crocs shoes</p><p>Extra gloves</p><p>Phone charger</p><p>Extra battery for phone</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Truck Tools and Recovery</strong></p><p>Bushranger jack</p><p>Recovery bag with winch, straps, and hardware</p><p>Tool bag with tools</p><p>MaxTrax</p><p>ARB Air compressor</p><p>Axe and saw</p><p>Tire chains</p><p>Black Diamond backcountry snow shovel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ssssnake529, post: 1270716, member: 92079"] This is my list for Elk/Deer hunting in the Colorado and Utah mountains. I backpack hunt. Solo. Drive deep into the mountains in my Land Cruiser, then hike back into places that are not close to ATV trails or roads. Typically hunt at least 3 miles from the nearest motor-accessible road; 5+ miles if possible. I sleep where I hunt, and generally don't return to the truck until I'm done. Out 5+ days at a time. Hunt rifle season and late rifle season, so weather can be cold and snowy. [B]Clothing:[/B] Julbo Venturi sunglasses with Zebra light lenses Merino boxer briefs x2 Pants: Firstlite Kanab (warm weather), or Sitka Timberline pants (cold weather). Midweight base layer long john bottoms (MEC grid fleece) Orange Icebreaker merino wool t-shirt (warm weather) or orange Patagonia Merino Air hoodie base layer(cold weather) Orange Patagonia Nano Air light hoodie Orange Outdoor Research Perch insulated jacket Orange Patagonia M10 Anorak Marmot Precip size zip rain pants Orange Cashmere Watch Hat (Golightly Cashmere) Orange Buff Orange Cap (LL Bean Technical Upland Cap) Patagonia Expedition wool socks x2 Dachstein fingerless wool mittens with fold-over cap Arcteryx Alpha SV gloves Danner Marine RAT GTEX boots with Sole Viesturs insoles. Mammut mid height gaiters (if snow is anticipated) Mountain Hardwear "Compressor" insulated zip-off pants (if bitter cold is anticipated.) [B]Shelter and Sleeping Gear[/B] Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape tarp/poncho with tent stakes Plastic groundsheet (also used for meat processing) X-Therm inflatable pad Klymit Cush inflatable pillow (also used for rear bag for shooting) Marmot Helium (15 degree) sleeping bag with water-resistant shell fabric [B]Cooking and Water[/B] MSR Reactor stove with 1 liter pot and small gas canister MSR 2.5 liter Hydromedary water bag Chlorine Dioxide Water purification tablets Sawyer squeeze water filter Sea to Summit anodized aluminum spoon with long handle Titanium cup Gallon ziplock freezer bag for trash. Critter proof food bag (Ursack Minor) [B]Backpack and Trekking Poles[/B] Leki Speedlock Carbon Ti trekking poles with photo adapter McHale Super INEX Pack modified for hunting Kifaru Gunbearer [B]Personal Gear[/B] Paracord survival bracelet 3 Lighters Hinderer XM-24 folding knife SOG knife sharpener Petzl Zipka Plus 2 headlamp with red L.E.D. Diaper wipes (or toilet paper for cold weather) Hand sanitizer Map Compass First Aid Kit Sun screen [B]Camera and Electronics[/B] Ricoh GR Camera Suunto Ambit 2 Watch Delorme InReach Android phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) with Backcountry Navigator GPS app, and Strelok Pro ballistics app Spare battery for phone + USB cord [B]Shooting Gear[/B] R Bros Rifle, Kahles 624i scope, Neopod bipod, cheek pad with storage pocket, and Slogan sling. Soundgear earplugs Traditions muzzle protector gun condom Impact Data Books wrist dope card and space pen Field notebook Ammunition carrier and 7 rounds of ammunition Leica HD-B 2200 Binoculars (range finding, with ballistics program) Kestrel 4500 Lens wipes Gun lubricant Bore Snake TAG Game bags 2 trash compactor bags Latex gloves Hunting Tags [B]Food[/B] Dutch waffles Pepperoni Biltong Hot cider mixes Maple Almond Butter Bridgeford French Toast sandwiches Mountain House Freeze Dried dinners Heather’s choice packeroons Costco chocolate coconut almonds Cashews [B]In the Car[/B] Cooler and ice 5 gallon water jug Extra socks Crocs shoes Extra gloves Phone charger Extra battery for phone [B]Truck Tools and Recovery[/B] Bushranger jack Recovery bag with winch, straps, and hardware Tool bag with tools MaxTrax ARB Air compressor Axe and saw Tire chains Black Diamond backcountry snow shovel [/QUOTE]
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