Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Backpack Hunting
Advice on backpack hunt gear list
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="CaseyAlbert" data-source="post: 492373" data-attributes="member: 20868"><p>Hey McSea:</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure which saw you are talking about. If it is the one in the Sheep list I sent, I think there is a weight listed. As I don't carry a saw, not really sure.</p><p></p><p>Did you just get the Garmin 130? My buds and I have the 530's. Yes, they cost more, but the color maps are true topo maps, easier to just look at, and the gps itself is much quicker to get a lock.</p><p></p><p>I have an old 130, and if you want it, I will send it to you to use and then if you want it, we'll work out a price. Also, I mentioned I have a roll of tyvek. If you want some, let me know. I bought the roll for some construction work, and for a ground cloth. I will probably use it again this year, but it is noisy. Light, but noisy.</p><p></p><p>I also carry the Cabelas Space rain pullover, but the pants are too light duty. I have been using a pair of Browning Waterproof pants.</p><p></p><p>I am working on my September outfit as you are. I started the day I got home from my trip last year. I am on my second Mont Bell bag although lighter than yours due to where I am hunting. If you are concerned with warmth, and you definitely want to sleep comfortably, you might consider a bivy sack. I recommend not sleeping with your long johns on as they seem to hamper the insulating factors of the bag(IMHO). A sleeping cap is also handy so your breath is out of the bag. Breathing in the bag all night and you will be damp. A damp down bag is like having no bag at all.</p><p></p><p>On food, a good way to practice, is eat camping type food at home when you are active, and at the same time set aside an equal amount. At the end of your experiments, you will know about what you will require. You will burn more calories in the cold, and depending on the miles you put in. I eat as much as I can during two weeks in Idaho, and am usually 15 lbs lighter when I get home. I would like to start the hunt 15 lbs lighter, but such it is.</p><p></p><p>I eat 2 oatmeal packets and some old fashioned oatmeal with a carnation instant breakfast thrown in, coffee, maybe a bar of some sort, and some dried fruit for breakfast.</p><p>I snack on almonds, dry cherrries, apricots, etc during the day.</p><p>I lunch on dry fruit, bars, and usually a tuna in a bag on a pita bread.</p><p></p><p>More snacks and lots of water.</p><p></p><p>For dinner, I usually do 2 cup o'soups that I put in ziplocks, pita bread, and whatever else I have.... </p><p></p><p>I use all the Crystal Light drink mixes and others that offer additives. Many different floavors to dress up the water. My bud says he has never seen anyone drink so much water, however I almost never cramp up. I typically carry no more than a quart of water as I know where the water is where I hunt. I will stock up on water in the evening and just got one of those water pouches that lets you scoop up a couple gallons of water if you are near a clear stream. I tried a cheap pouch, liked the idea, but it lasted only one season before leaking. That water of course, must be boiled and therefore is for dinner, breakfast, and bird bathing.</p><p></p><p>Sorry to run on so long, but elk season is only 5 1/2 months away!</p><p></p><p>Casey Albert</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaseyAlbert, post: 492373, member: 20868"] Hey McSea: I'm not sure which saw you are talking about. If it is the one in the Sheep list I sent, I think there is a weight listed. As I don't carry a saw, not really sure. Did you just get the Garmin 130? My buds and I have the 530's. Yes, they cost more, but the color maps are true topo maps, easier to just look at, and the gps itself is much quicker to get a lock. I have an old 130, and if you want it, I will send it to you to use and then if you want it, we'll work out a price. Also, I mentioned I have a roll of tyvek. If you want some, let me know. I bought the roll for some construction work, and for a ground cloth. I will probably use it again this year, but it is noisy. Light, but noisy. I also carry the Cabelas Space rain pullover, but the pants are too light duty. I have been using a pair of Browning Waterproof pants. I am working on my September outfit as you are. I started the day I got home from my trip last year. I am on my second Mont Bell bag although lighter than yours due to where I am hunting. If you are concerned with warmth, and you definitely want to sleep comfortably, you might consider a bivy sack. I recommend not sleeping with your long johns on as they seem to hamper the insulating factors of the bag(IMHO). A sleeping cap is also handy so your breath is out of the bag. Breathing in the bag all night and you will be damp. A damp down bag is like having no bag at all. On food, a good way to practice, is eat camping type food at home when you are active, and at the same time set aside an equal amount. At the end of your experiments, you will know about what you will require. You will burn more calories in the cold, and depending on the miles you put in. I eat as much as I can during two weeks in Idaho, and am usually 15 lbs lighter when I get home. I would like to start the hunt 15 lbs lighter, but such it is. I eat 2 oatmeal packets and some old fashioned oatmeal with a carnation instant breakfast thrown in, coffee, maybe a bar of some sort, and some dried fruit for breakfast. I snack on almonds, dry cherrries, apricots, etc during the day. I lunch on dry fruit, bars, and usually a tuna in a bag on a pita bread. More snacks and lots of water. For dinner, I usually do 2 cup o'soups that I put in ziplocks, pita bread, and whatever else I have.... I use all the Crystal Light drink mixes and others that offer additives. Many different floavors to dress up the water. My bud says he has never seen anyone drink so much water, however I almost never cramp up. I typically carry no more than a quart of water as I know where the water is where I hunt. I will stock up on water in the evening and just got one of those water pouches that lets you scoop up a couple gallons of water if you are near a clear stream. I tried a cheap pouch, liked the idea, but it lasted only one season before leaking. That water of course, must be boiled and therefore is for dinner, breakfast, and bird bathing. Sorry to run on so long, but elk season is only 5 1/2 months away! Casey Albert [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Backpack Hunting
Advice on backpack hunt gear list
Top