What are you guys using in the back country for your camp set up? Tent, sleeping system, kitchen etc.
What's your back country camp set up?
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wolftalonID
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I like what My wife says.... She says I move the house to elk camp!! But dang it if she comes along and I forgot an item!!!! Win some loose some I guess.
Cabelas ISQ tent. Usually take about 4 pods for guys and or gear. Cots,,sleeping bags, cot pads, wood stove.
A full camp kitchen, two coleman stoves, small BBQ, wash tubs, 5 gal kettle for hot water, zodi shower, pantry box, chairs, tarps for cover iver the kitchen, coolers, one with dry ice one with wet ice.
Archery range, chainsaw,
I dont have a clothing washer!!!!! But she hasnt asked for one yet! Hahaha. She did mention I should just give in and get an RV!! But thats just a tad much for me.
Cabelas ISQ tent. Usually take about 4 pods for guys and or gear. Cots,,sleeping bags, cot pads, wood stove.
A full camp kitchen, two coleman stoves, small BBQ, wash tubs, 5 gal kettle for hot water, zodi shower, pantry box, chairs, tarps for cover iver the kitchen, coolers, one with dry ice one with wet ice.
Archery range, chainsaw,
I dont have a clothing washer!!!!! But she hasnt asked for one yet! Hahaha. She did mention I should just give in and get an RV!! But thats just a tad much for me.
kiddwinner
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when I walk back quite a ways I just take the essentials, 1p tent, lightweight sleeping bag, food, some extra clothes. When I can drive my truck to my camping spot, its mountain luxury! Wall tent, stove, blow up mattress, shower, coolers, the whole 9! However, hunting isn't nearly as serious when I drive my truck and meet my friends!
hoshour
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I cant even come close to where I Elk hunt so I try to keep it as light as possible. The older I get the lighter I try to pack. Including bow I used to pack in about 70lbs. Last year my pack for seven days with bow/arrows was down to 58.5 lbs. I have made a few changes for this year to lighten it up a little more.
Pack & Stuff Sacks
Pack =..............................93.00
Extra straps =......................5.96
Stove Stuff Sack =................0.71
Small Dry Stuff Sack =..........1.45
Large Dry Stuff Sack =..........2.10
Sleeping
Marmot Sleeping Bag =.......45.54
Term-a-rest =......................23.48
Tent & tarp =......................56.45
Clothing
Sitka Mountain Pants =..........24.19
Sitka 90% Jacket =.............. .19.61
Sitka Kelvin Insulated Vest =...15.18
First Lite Marino Crew Tx2 =....11.19
First Lite Marino Zip Tx1 =.......10.74
First Lite Marino HCrew Tx1 =....7.64
First Lite Allegheny Tx2 =........19.10
MarinoWool Socks Linersx2 = ...2.07
MarinoWool Socks Med x2 =.....2.24
MarinoWoolSocks Heavy x2 =...5.43
Marino Wool Boxers x2 =..........7.90
Ball Cap =................................2.04
Marino Wool Beanie Light =.......0.93
Marino Wool Beanie Heavy =..... 2.57
Suspenders .............................3.12
Wool Mitten Gloves =................4.06
Light Gloves =...........................2.10
Rain Gear................................16.71
Gaiters =..................................9.84
Meals
Stove =...................................11.30
Lighter =...................................0.80
spoon=.....................................0.35
Paper Towels and Rag =.............1.20
Stove Fuel =............................12.58
Toilet Paper =............................3.00
7 Day Food Pack =.................193.90
1 qt Water =............................32.00
All Purpose Soap =...................5.00
Waterproof Matches =...............0.61
Accessories
Water Pump =........................12.75
Water Tablets =........................1.06
Binoculars =...........................32.16
Range Finder/Case =................8.03
Bugle =....................................6.30
Cow Calls x2 =.........................2.50
GPS Garmin 62s =...................6.20
10 AA lithium Batteries =...........9.58
Streamlight 14512 =..................5.60
Duct Tape =..............................4.16
550 Cord =................................6.90
Bow Sling =...............................8.94
Small Maglight =........................3.90
Extra Bugle Reeds =..................1.19
Buck Knife =..............................7.41
All Purpose Tool =......................9.35
Wyoming Saw =.......................15.39
Water Bladder =.........................5.45
Plastic Bags =............................6.45
Game Bags =...........................21.15
Wind dust=.................................0.87
Map=.........................................2.84
Emergency Kit =........................14.70
Marking Tape =...........................0.39
Knee Brace =..............................6.52
Chap Stick =0.32
Bow Arrows & release=................85.16
Total weight =934.59oz =58.42lbs
Pack & Stuff Sacks
Pack =..............................93.00
Extra straps =......................5.96
Stove Stuff Sack =................0.71
Small Dry Stuff Sack =..........1.45
Large Dry Stuff Sack =..........2.10
Sleeping
Marmot Sleeping Bag =.......45.54
Term-a-rest =......................23.48
Tent & tarp =......................56.45
Clothing
Sitka Mountain Pants =..........24.19
Sitka 90% Jacket =.............. .19.61
Sitka Kelvin Insulated Vest =...15.18
First Lite Marino Crew Tx2 =....11.19
First Lite Marino Zip Tx1 =.......10.74
First Lite Marino HCrew Tx1 =....7.64
First Lite Allegheny Tx2 =........19.10
MarinoWool Socks Linersx2 = ...2.07
MarinoWool Socks Med x2 =.....2.24
MarinoWoolSocks Heavy x2 =...5.43
Marino Wool Boxers x2 =..........7.90
Ball Cap =................................2.04
Marino Wool Beanie Light =.......0.93
Marino Wool Beanie Heavy =..... 2.57
Suspenders .............................3.12
Wool Mitten Gloves =................4.06
Light Gloves =...........................2.10
Rain Gear................................16.71
Gaiters =..................................9.84
Meals
Stove =...................................11.30
Lighter =...................................0.80
spoon=.....................................0.35
Paper Towels and Rag =.............1.20
Stove Fuel =............................12.58
Toilet Paper =............................3.00
7 Day Food Pack =.................193.90
1 qt Water =............................32.00
All Purpose Soap =...................5.00
Waterproof Matches =...............0.61
Accessories
Water Pump =........................12.75
Water Tablets =........................1.06
Binoculars =...........................32.16
Range Finder/Case =................8.03
Bugle =....................................6.30
Cow Calls x2 =.........................2.50
GPS Garmin 62s =...................6.20
10 AA lithium Batteries =...........9.58
Streamlight 14512 =..................5.60
Duct Tape =..............................4.16
550 Cord =................................6.90
Bow Sling =...............................8.94
Small Maglight =........................3.90
Extra Bugle Reeds =..................1.19
Buck Knife =..............................7.41
All Purpose Tool =......................9.35
Wyoming Saw =.......................15.39
Water Bladder =.........................5.45
Plastic Bags =............................6.45
Game Bags =...........................21.15
Wind dust=.................................0.87
Map=.........................................2.84
Emergency Kit =........................14.70
Marking Tape =...........................0.39
Knee Brace =..............................6.52
Chap Stick =0.32
Bow Arrows & release=................85.16
Total weight =934.59oz =58.42lbs
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kiddwinner
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I have a northface, (Which was give to me) and a Kelty I believe, I always sleep cold so, I bought a -15 mountain hardware from sierratradingpost.com and have yet to try it. If you sign up for there email thing you get an extra 30% off. The northface and kelty pack into an incredibly small stuff sack which is really nice. the new -15 bag is slightly larger but I also order the long version. Let me know what you think
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mountain-hardwear-15-f-lamina-sleeping-bag-synthetic-mummy~p~5501h/?filterString=s~sleeping-bag/&colorFamily=01
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mountain-hardwear-15-f-lamina-sleeping-bag-synthetic-mummy~p~5501h/?filterString=s~sleeping-bag/&colorFamily=01
kiddwinner
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the extra weight of my bag will be worth it to me if it keeps me toasty! 5 lbs is a lot of weight
BOHNTR
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When backpacking in for multiple days (10), I use the lightest, most compressible items I can. Every ounce I save on equipment allows me to pack more food to sustain my entire hunt. The heaviest items we pack on long hunts is generally food. This is what I use:
Big Agnes SL1 Tent; BA zero degree down bag (Pomer Hoit); Integral Designs Siltarp
My wilderness "kitchen"; Snow Peak Giga titanium stove; Snow Peak titanium cook set (stove and fuel fit inside
Big Agnes SL1 Tent; BA zero degree down bag (Pomer Hoit); Integral Designs Siltarp
My wilderness "kitchen"; Snow Peak Giga titanium stove; Snow Peak titanium cook set (stove and fuel fit inside
kiddwinner
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BOHNTR
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Actually both. Provides some UV protection for the tent, while allowing me to store my hunting gear and cook food in late summer thunderstorms that seem to follow me on hunts.
Never in Doubt
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Lots of good information and ideas here, thanks guys!
I've considered not bringing a tent and instead just something to shield me from the rain, but I haven't done that yet. Despite the weight of a tent(its not a heavy tent) and rareness of early season snow, the tent is something I feel I should have. Anyone backpack without a tent?
I've considered not bringing a tent and instead just something to shield me from the rain, but I haven't done that yet. Despite the weight of a tent(its not a heavy tent) and rareness of early season snow, the tent is something I feel I should have. Anyone backpack without a tent?
kiddwinner
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Thanks! That's a great idea and im going to use it... What kind of "tarp" do you use? Whats the weight?
kesand72
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In David Long's book on hunting trophy mule deer, he gave a complete list of his back country gear.
That is what I went off of for compiling my gear, and its a good read!!
That is what I went off of for compiling my gear, and its a good read!!
BOHNTR
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What are the dimensions? That's pretty light I use a 6x8 Equinox Egret Tarp at 16oz for a lean too for my gear and bow since I use a one man tent. I actually like the tarp to sit under, cook , and eat as well.
BOHNTR
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woodtick
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Mines probably not as light as others, but I don't take many clothes compared to most. I'll be adding a Hilleberg Nallo GT thats 6+ for hunts in November-December
Older Big Agnes 2 person tent(Can't remember the Model)--4 lbs 8 oz add 13 oz for vestibule
North Face Cats Meow 20 degree bag-- 2 lbs 12 oz
Big Agnes Dual Core 0 degree-- 1 lb 14 oz
Thermarest Down Pillow-- 5 oz
Jet Boil Flash Stove-- 15oz
Snow Peak Titanium Cup-- 3 oz
Snow Peak Titanium Spork-- .5 oz
Older Big Agnes 2 person tent(Can't remember the Model)--4 lbs 8 oz add 13 oz for vestibule
North Face Cats Meow 20 degree bag-- 2 lbs 12 oz
Big Agnes Dual Core 0 degree-- 1 lb 14 oz
Thermarest Down Pillow-- 5 oz
Jet Boil Flash Stove-- 15oz
Snow Peak Titanium Cup-- 3 oz
Snow Peak Titanium Spork-- .5 oz
arwaterfowler
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MSR Hubba Hubba
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20
Big Agnes Insulated Aircore
Jetboil Flash
Thats the main stuff anyway...
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20
Big Agnes Insulated Aircore
Jetboil Flash
Thats the main stuff anyway...