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<blockquote data-quote="jamesmc2" data-source="post: 560265" data-attributes="member: 28212"><p>Go as light as possible. Avoid Cabela's, Coleman brands etc. OK quality but very heavy and bulky compared to other brands out there from better outdoor companies. With current lightweight backpacking gear you can carry a pack that weighs less than 30-35lbs that will have you covered for 5 days (not including your rifle). I have included only what you would be carrying and not what you are wearing... boots etc. Some of the weights are specific, but many are estimates. I have weighed by pack loaded exactly as below minus food and water and it comes in right around 25lbs. Remember this assumes that you are going solo. You can lighten-up a bit if hunting with a partner.</p><p></p><p>Pack: Internal frame with at least 70L capacity (go with a good suspension because when you add in 50lbs of meat you want to be able to carry a 75lb pack with some degree of comfort)</p><p>Good Brands: Gregory, Osprey, Mountain Hardwear, Lowe Alpine</p><p>My Choice: Gregory Baltoro 75 - 5lbs 14oz</p><p></p><p>Tent: Tarp Style</p><p>Good Brands: Black Diamond, Marmot, Sierra Designs, Go-Lite</p><p>My Choice: Black Diamond Beta Light - 1lb 8oz + 8oz ground sheet</p><p></p><p>Sleeping Bag: Go with down for light weight and compressibility (compacts much smaller than synthetic bags)</p><p>Good Brands: Sierra Designs, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Montbell</p><p>My Choice: Sierra Designs Vapor 15 degree - 1lb 12oz</p><p></p><p>Sleeping Pad: Inflatable Type</p><p>Good Brands: Therma-Rest, Big Agnes, Insul Mat</p><p>My Choice: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core - 1lb 8oz</p><p></p><p>Cooking Gear: Light Isobutane Stove and Single Pot</p><p>Good Brands: MSR, Primus, Jet Boil, Snow Peak</p><p>My Choice: MSR Pocket Rocket - 3oz, Single Pot - 4oz, Isobutane Canister 8oz, Spork 1oz</p><p></p><p>Water Purifier: Pump or gravity style</p><p>Good Brands: Katadyn, MSR, First Need</p><p>My Choice: Katadyn Base Camp 11oz</p><p></p><p>Clothing: Good layering system</p><p> Good Brands: Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Sierra Designs, Mammut, Lowe Alpine, North Face, Smart Wool, Columbia)</p><p></p><p>Waterproof Shell Jacket and Pants- 2lb</p><p>Midweight Fleece Jacket - 1lb</p><p>Down Jacket (adds warmth to sleeping bag or while glassing) - 1lb</p><p>Baselayer Top and Bottom - 1lb</p><p>Extra Socks - 4oz</p><p>Gloves - 8oz</p><p>Hat - 4oz</p><p>Gaiters (will keep your pants dry in snow or morning dew) - 8oz</p><p></p><p>Accessories:</p><p>Headlamp: Princeton Tec, Petzl - 3oz</p><p>First Aid Kit - 8oz</p><p>Toiletries - 8oz</p><p>Misc - Batteries, Maps, Compass 1lb</p><p></p><p>Hunting Gear:</p><p>Knife and Light Saw - 1lb</p><p>Spotting Scope - 1lb</p><p>Binoculars - 1lb</p><p>Lightweight Rangefinder - 8oz</p><p>Cord/Game Bags/Plastic Storage Bags - 1lb</p><p></p><p>Total Weight = 26lbs</p><p></p><p>With food and water you can squeeze in at right around 35lbs, especially if you can refill your water frequently. Obviously your exact weight will vary depending on your gear choices. With the above set up I am pretty comfortable through the first week in October up to about 10,000ft. Weather where I hunt typically is around 10-20 degrees at night and 40-60 degrees during the day. The down jacket is essential for glassing, preparing meals, or anytime you are standing still for extended periods of time. It also adds warmth if worn inside you sleeping bag at night. Gaiters can be a lifesaver for keeping your pants dry when there is dew/rain on the grass/brush. They will also keep you and your boots dry when walking in snow. I also carry trekking poles which help a lot when climbing steep terrain or carrying heavy loads. They are used to pitch my tarp and can double as shooting sticks. I am in process of writing an article on lightweight outdoor gear suited for backpack hunting.</p><p></p><p>NEVER pay full price if possible. There are some great websites that will save you at TON of $$$. Here are a few of my favorites. Shop when they have sales or sign up for their mailing lists and you can often save additional money.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sierratradingpost.com" target="_blank">Sierra Trading Post - Great Deals. Great Brands.</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.campmor.com" target="_blank">Camping Gear & Outdoor Gear - Outerwear & Outdoor Clothing from Campmor.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mountaingear.com" target="_blank">MountainGear.com; Outdoor gear and clothing for climbing, hiking, skiing, camping & backpacking.</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.backcountryoutlet.com" target="_blank">DepartmentOfGoods.com: Discounted Outdoor Gear, Skiing, Snowboarding and Hiking Gear from The North Face, Patagonia and Oakley.</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.reioutlet.com" target="_blank">REI-OUTLET.com: Deals, Discounts & Bargains on Outdoor Gear, Clothing and Equipment for Camping, Cycling, Fitness and More</a></p><p></p><p>Best of luck, hit me up with any questions - James</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jamesmc2, post: 560265, member: 28212"] Go as light as possible. Avoid Cabela's, Coleman brands etc. OK quality but very heavy and bulky compared to other brands out there from better outdoor companies. With current lightweight backpacking gear you can carry a pack that weighs less than 30-35lbs that will have you covered for 5 days (not including your rifle). I have included only what you would be carrying and not what you are wearing... boots etc. Some of the weights are specific, but many are estimates. I have weighed by pack loaded exactly as below minus food and water and it comes in right around 25lbs. Remember this assumes that you are going solo. You can lighten-up a bit if hunting with a partner. Pack: Internal frame with at least 70L capacity (go with a good suspension because when you add in 50lbs of meat you want to be able to carry a 75lb pack with some degree of comfort) Good Brands: Gregory, Osprey, Mountain Hardwear, Lowe Alpine My Choice: Gregory Baltoro 75 - 5lbs 14oz Tent: Tarp Style Good Brands: Black Diamond, Marmot, Sierra Designs, Go-Lite My Choice: Black Diamond Beta Light - 1lb 8oz + 8oz ground sheet Sleeping Bag: Go with down for light weight and compressibility (compacts much smaller than synthetic bags) Good Brands: Sierra Designs, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Montbell My Choice: Sierra Designs Vapor 15 degree - 1lb 12oz Sleeping Pad: Inflatable Type Good Brands: Therma-Rest, Big Agnes, Insul Mat My Choice: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core - 1lb 8oz Cooking Gear: Light Isobutane Stove and Single Pot Good Brands: MSR, Primus, Jet Boil, Snow Peak My Choice: MSR Pocket Rocket - 3oz, Single Pot - 4oz, Isobutane Canister 8oz, Spork 1oz Water Purifier: Pump or gravity style Good Brands: Katadyn, MSR, First Need My Choice: Katadyn Base Camp 11oz Clothing: Good layering system Good Brands: Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Sierra Designs, Mammut, Lowe Alpine, North Face, Smart Wool, Columbia) Waterproof Shell Jacket and Pants- 2lb Midweight Fleece Jacket - 1lb Down Jacket (adds warmth to sleeping bag or while glassing) - 1lb Baselayer Top and Bottom - 1lb Extra Socks - 4oz Gloves - 8oz Hat - 4oz Gaiters (will keep your pants dry in snow or morning dew) - 8oz Accessories: Headlamp: Princeton Tec, Petzl - 3oz First Aid Kit - 8oz Toiletries - 8oz Misc - Batteries, Maps, Compass 1lb Hunting Gear: Knife and Light Saw - 1lb Spotting Scope - 1lb Binoculars - 1lb Lightweight Rangefinder - 8oz Cord/Game Bags/Plastic Storage Bags - 1lb Total Weight = 26lbs With food and water you can squeeze in at right around 35lbs, especially if you can refill your water frequently. Obviously your exact weight will vary depending on your gear choices. With the above set up I am pretty comfortable through the first week in October up to about 10,000ft. Weather where I hunt typically is around 10-20 degrees at night and 40-60 degrees during the day. The down jacket is essential for glassing, preparing meals, or anytime you are standing still for extended periods of time. It also adds warmth if worn inside you sleeping bag at night. Gaiters can be a lifesaver for keeping your pants dry when there is dew/rain on the grass/brush. They will also keep you and your boots dry when walking in snow. I also carry trekking poles which help a lot when climbing steep terrain or carrying heavy loads. They are used to pitch my tarp and can double as shooting sticks. I am in process of writing an article on lightweight outdoor gear suited for backpack hunting. NEVER pay full price if possible. There are some great websites that will save you at TON of $$$. Here are a few of my favorites. Shop when they have sales or sign up for their mailing lists and you can often save additional money. [URL="http://www.sierratradingpost.com"]Sierra Trading Post - Great Deals. Great Brands.[/URL] [URL="http://www.campmor.com"]Camping Gear & Outdoor Gear - Outerwear & Outdoor Clothing from Campmor.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.mountaingear.com"]MountainGear.com; Outdoor gear and clothing for climbing, hiking, skiing, camping & backpacking.[/URL] [URL="http://www.backcountryoutlet.com"]DepartmentOfGoods.com: Discounted Outdoor Gear, Skiing, Snowboarding and Hiking Gear from The North Face, Patagonia and Oakley.[/URL] [URL="http://www.reioutlet.com"]REI-OUTLET.com: Deals, Discounts & Bargains on Outdoor Gear, Clothing and Equipment for Camping, Cycling, Fitness and More[/URL] Best of luck, hit me up with any questions - James [/QUOTE]
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