Nickie.01
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Always carry a toque, thermal headgear or balaclava and heavy wool socks. When your head is warm, you stay warm. Heavy socks keep your feet warm and allow for a quick trip outdoors without fumbling for boots.
Fair enough. I might keep it pretty minimalist, or I've bought the UL stuff. My tent gets smaller than a Nalgene, and my sleeping bag gets as tall as one and about double wide as one. So that might be where my space comes from. I know that my whole sleep kit is under 5lbs and closer to 4. I can get all my gear in my pack before food and water and be at 20-ish lbs, that includes all of my hunting gear and layers. I think with what you're saying, yeah, it'd be impossible but there are other options out there that people use to hunt with.I've seen dude on the PCT walking in sandals and a jansport backpack. I'm sure it COULD be done.
I however don't often do UL. It's either expensive or super minimalistic. I can afford the expensive part, but I like the durability of the gear I use, even if it weights a few more ounces. I'm not sleeping in an open tarp, too many frogs, snakes, bugs, rodents etc running about. Wind driven rain is a concern too. The whole point is to get good sleep so I can't put in miles the next morning.
That said a tent takes up have the space if a 3600ish size. There's a sacrifice in everything, but you might make it work if you attach the tent to the outside of the pack.
Idk about fitting 5 days of food, some layers, a sleeping bag, sleeping pad etc plus hunting gear though…that sleeping bag needs to roll up pretty tight…
You about said about all. You need to protect your sleeping bag. So an outside cover for your bag is need. REI should have it all. Tent for cover also, and 4 season too. Better to have it than need it. Your life can be on the line or can be.I would agree that a 3600 is very limiting for multi night use.
5000-6000 is usually what I tell guys is best. For 3-5 days.
I live and hunt out west. Also guide in Alaska.
I've spent thousands of dollars on sleeping bags. 300$ to over 1000$ a bag! My bag is the last bastion for me when things get rough,wet and cold. After a long, long and very expensive search I can say that I have found my sleeping bag. The Stone Glacier Chilkoot 0*
Bag is a winner for me. I've used it 3 years now. 100+ days a year in the field. Including winter camping.
It has never failed me yet. It's not cheap but well worth every penny.
A good nights sleep and the peace of mind are paramount when hunting in remote areas.
Just my 2 cents
Edit: I will also add that your sleeping pad is a key part of the sleeping system so don't overlook that. I use the Neoair Xtherm NXT by therm-a-rest in the large size. I'm 6'1" and I like the extra width and length. Worth the extra 4 oz. for the comfort I get.
Stone GlacierZero experience with overnight backpacking hunts and it's something I'm ready to jump into looking for any info or tips for picking out a bag. Not looking to break the bank on one but definitely do not want to skimp on quality. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I switched from the army sleep system to a down quilt + high R value sleeping pad. Have the same temp rating and dropped 8 POUNDS from my pack weight!I bought the same thing we use in the Army. It's a three piece system that if you know what the weather will be like, you can only take what you need. Compacts into a small ball, has its own carrier as well. Many other uses for it as well.