What's in your sheep pack?

DXHI

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Guys list it all. Clothing , layers ..supplies , cameras etc.
Curious as to what everyone hauls with them
 
I usually wear traveling clothes especially if going international. That could also double as hunting duds if needed..solid Kuiu pants--usually Attack pants with a long sleeve shirt, and my soft shell jacket--these are usually solid to not attract attention but serves if I get there and my stuff is not there

I use a tough pack hard case--and I usually have a soft duffle stuffed inside along with a soft gun case-- once I get there I can pack in it..

10 day mountain hunt

Pack--Eberlstock J107 or Mystery Ranch
2pair of pants (Kuiu pro pants--or serria if hot)
2 base layer shirts (usually Merino various weights depending on climate)
1 set insulation layer--pants jacket--down Kuiu--delete the pants if early season or warm
1 soft shell jacket (usually worn on trip)
1 beanie
1 neck gaiter
1 boot gaiters
4 pair of underwear...lightweight go commando
Knee pads--Arc-terX--use to not need them--now will not leave them out
Glassing butt pad
Water bottle/ and hydro bag usually in my pack
Boots--I use La sportiva or Crispi (usually wear my merrell' that could double on the plane)
Sleeping bag--big Agnes lost dog 15 degree; or my old REI -15 bag depending on environment and hunting conditions.
Sleeping pad--neoair thermrest
2 headlamps petzl lightweight model
Led bulb light for tent or cabin--reading
Battery pack--black ovis
Nikon camera DSLR 7200 one extra battery (2 lenses)
1 micro lens cloth
Go-Pro hero 6
4 pair merino blend socks (2 set of sock liners)
Med kit--personals/butt cream/ect
Passport/paperwork
Book--good magazine
Sunglasses
Extra batteries usually 4 AAA and 4AA (for headlamps)
Poles--expandable (track poles)
Rifle --custom 7SAUM--NULA 240 weatherby or custom 338 RCM--sling(depending on where I'm going)
Small bore snake/bottle of prolix for light cleaning
Ammo--20-40 rounds depending
Havalon knife--that Jim schokey one
Spotting scope--Swarovski 65mm
Old Swarovski aluminum tripod
Binoculars--Swarovski 8x32 if I'm being guided--12x56 Mavens added if I'm glassing for myself.

Food--depending on where and how much--could be a thread on its own...stove cup and spork

Tent is optional too..depending on hunt and conditions

Or--if hunting the hills around home--Sitka daypack(Ascent first time use this year) or eberlstock M5 elk pack, some jerky,power bar ,and a gatoraid pack, my cell phone, rifle, go-pro, jacket, sunglasses, 3 rounds in the gun, 5 in my pack, handgun on hip either my 22LR or my 357 sig...water bottle, small med kit, 10x50 binos, or 12x56s, same ol tripod...
 
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There is a pdf available on the proving trail adventures web site that is comprehensive and put together from years of sheep experience. Might be a good foundation to build from.
 
Put a very good camera into your hunting partner's pack.....that way "he" carries it up the mountain, rather than you! :p memtb

On a more serious note: Many will list quality but "heavy" stuff. If you will be backpack hunting....going lightweight and being a "minimalist" is mandatory....unless, you are superhuman. As an example....there is lots of "adequate" glass that is far more practical than heavy, quality glass for a backpack hunt. JMO memtb
 
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