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How far out will you kill an elk by yourself?
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<blockquote data-quote="M77Fan" data-source="post: 2975845" data-attributes="member: 115996"><p>Must depend on where you are if you can get that to work. Having tried to find a packer has never panned out for me. Forest Service rules and Outfitting regulations usually prevent just any horse owner from packing for people - unlicensed guiding. But as you say, if you want to depend on getting horses in, plan ahead and get it firmly set up ahead of time.</p><p></p><p>[h4][USER=68967]COmtnman1[/USER][/h4]<p>It seems like a lot of us carry contingency packs that end up too heavy. Things end up in mine due to past experiences, and they never leave. Every trip it is the same: why is my day pack so heavy? Empty it out, try to drop weight, then everything sneaks back in. I have a little go-pack that I made years ago that has everything I need if stuff hits the fan. It is a bag with belt loops that has a spare flashlight, extensive first aid kit, a couple cliff bars, fire-making equipment (redundant methods), heavy non-Mylar emergency blanket, filter straw, spare batteries, and a few other things. When I switch packs, that kit moves to the new pack. Yes, I have used stuff from it on me and others. Then there is what is in my pockets, my loaded rifle, binoculars, walking stick, the extra bottle of water if it is hot...At least with the new knee I am no longer carrying the weight of an industrial strength knee brace.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the Mylar"emergency blankets", I switched to SOL blankets which are only a little heavier and bulkier, but much more durable, after experiencing how easily the flimsy Mylar ones shred and become useless. Any nick in that Mylar will cause an irreparable tear. In the wind pieces will just fly off. If you need that blanket for shelter, you need it to stay together!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M77Fan, post: 2975845, member: 115996"] Must depend on where you are if you can get that to work. Having tried to find a packer has never panned out for me. Forest Service rules and Outfitting regulations usually prevent just any horse owner from packing for people - unlicensed guiding. But as you say, if you want to depend on getting horses in, plan ahead and get it firmly set up ahead of time. [h4][USER=68967]COmtnman1[/USER][/h4] It seems like a lot of us carry contingency packs that end up too heavy. Things end up in mine due to past experiences, and they never leave. Every trip it is the same: why is my day pack so heavy? Empty it out, try to drop weight, then everything sneaks back in. I have a little go-pack that I made years ago that has everything I need if stuff hits the fan. It is a bag with belt loops that has a spare flashlight, extensive first aid kit, a couple cliff bars, fire-making equipment (redundant methods), heavy non-Mylar emergency blanket, filter straw, spare batteries, and a few other things. When I switch packs, that kit moves to the new pack. Yes, I have used stuff from it on me and others. Then there is what is in my pockets, my loaded rifle, binoculars, walking stick, the extra bottle of water if it is hot...At least with the new knee I am no longer carrying the weight of an industrial strength knee brace. Regarding the Mylar"emergency blankets", I switched to SOL blankets which are only a little heavier and bulkier, but much more durable, after experiencing how easily the flimsy Mylar ones shred and become useless. Any nick in that Mylar will cause an irreparable tear. In the wind pieces will just fly off. If you need that blanket for shelter, you need it to stay together!! [/QUOTE]
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