Gear List 12 Day

Hunt4more · May 30, 2015

As Sept approaches so does the preparation. It's going to be father and son for 12 days in the Wilderness, DIY, Drop camp option. We will have the luxury of being dropped at a good water source. Does any know of a good list that may apply for a situation like ours? There is no cell service (we will bring a SAT phone). It can be very warm and also very wet at times. We have the ability to bring 150 lbs of gear each. Archery.

Some of things that come to mind as I prepare a list.
* write out meal options for each day, many meals will be freeze dried.
* We will want to bring a main tent plus smaller spike camp tent.
* Archery tackle box with extra trigger, string loop, mobile bow press etc.
* Going to pass on the spotter. I have quality 10x42's so does dad.
* Head lamps, GPS...
* Saw, AX, rope, game bags, stove, jet boil water filtration bag...

The food and main gear is obvious, looking for the non obvious items that you forget to bring and go "oh chit!, that would of been nice to have!"

Thomas11 · May 30, 2015

Sunscreen Has been a lifesaver for me a couple times

mtnrunner260 · May 30, 2015

300 lbs for two guys will give you tons of options even for the 12 day hunt.
You'll be living large at base camp for sure. I''d bring some chairs because that will be nice to not sit on the ground the whole time. Could you fit cots in your tent? If so I'd through them in.
Good idea on writing out the food list but don't short yourself on freezing some steaks or something and packing in with a small soft sided cooler. Could get a couple nights of stuff this way. If the water source needs filtered bring a big gravity bag to keep at camp. Also a tarp and cord to make a little lean to to eat under when it rains.
Have fun.

Hunt4more · May 31, 2015

Instead of cots what about air mattresses? Pros and cons to both? Inflatable air mattresses are easier to pack on the horse I would think...

Hunt4more · May 31, 2015

NM 2015 Camp Gear List - (camp area only)

Two collapseable camp chairs
Air matresses
2 large Tarps
Ropes
Saw
2 burner Stove
2 propane bottles
Jet Boil
Cooking Utensils, paper plates, forks, spoons bowls etc.
Plastic Garbage Bags
Sleeping Bags
Collapsable table?
Hatchet
Knive set
Sunscreen
Ice Chest (2)
2 Tents (base and spike camp tent)
Small Hand Broom
Solar Lantern/ Lantern Packable
Gravity Water Purification bag
Batteries
Solar Shower
Game Bags
Head Lamps
Flashlights
Towels, hand towels and shower towels...
Lip balm
Sunglasses
GPS
Day pack / Large Pack
Pillow
Nylon Cord
Insect repelant
Toothbrush
Soap, hand soap and dish
Lighter, matches
First Aid Kit
This list is a work in progress and doesnt include food or hunting gear. Please add any ideas you think may be of value for this 12 Day Drop Camp.... I'll work on food and hunting gear after camp gear.

mtnrunner260 · Jun 1, 2015

Looking good. An air mattress would be easier to pack for sure.
Add in a mat for muddy boots in the big tent?

Hunt4more · Jun 1, 2015

A mat would come in handy. I was thinking I would string a tarp overhead outside the tent as a place to take off the boots etc without bringing the dirt inside... Probably pack 3 large tarps just in cases it rains buckets.

DW · Jun 1, 2015

My multi tool is something that frequently bails me out and can be easily forgotten.

Hunt4more · Jun 1, 2015

DW - thanks. I'll add that the list.

Weiserbucks · Jun 1, 2015

Bug spray ! I never leave home without it . BeastN , didn't you hunt Nevada area 10 early archery last season ? If so , I would like to pick your brain as I have the tag this year . PM me if you're interested .

ForkWest · Jun 1, 2015

150lbs!!?!

Bring everything!

I'm used to 55lbs on my back for 7 days.

If I had an extra 100lbs, the first thing I'd add is better food. The lightweight high calorie backpacking food gets old real quick.

I'd follow that with a bigger more comfy sleeping bag and pad in addition to your spike camp bag. A camp chair would be great. Defintely take the scope. A full size towel and one of those portable showers.

A broadhead target.

A large capacity gravity feed water filter and clean water container would be nice and will cut down on camp work.

Even september you could get a nasty cold snap. I don't know what your base camp tent is but maybe consider a lightweight wood stove or propane heater. If you have to hole up for a day or two to wait out a storm a bigger warmer tent will be very nice.

Gator · Jun 1, 2015

Fork is a 100% right, one hunt we did in the High Country in Wyo in Sept. We got snow one night and it froze every night we was there. Have some Cold weather Laying clothes would be a must.

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Hunt4more · Jun 1, 2015

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Hunt4more · Jun 1, 2015

Thanks guys. I have some good smart wool and I'll bring plenty rain gear... The portable heater etc is a good idea but the gear has to fit in the pack saddles. It can be up to 150 lbs each but limited to space in the saddles so it's kind of puzzle.

dz · Jun 1, 2015

I like Krocks, but any light weight slip on shoe for the potty breaks. I have moved all of my electronics to AA batteries. I would top off my load with batteries down to the ounce. A beanie goes a long way for the unexpected cold nights. Have at least two ways to take photos. Good luck.

DZ

c3 · Jun 2, 2015

Here's a spread sheet I got from a guy on the old archery information network years and years and years ago. I modified it for bivy tent hunting type work

Not exactly set up from a drop camp perspective, but it should give an idea of where to start.

www.c3di.com/images/archery/backpack-hunting-list.xls

One thing it is missing is solar panels and some serious charging capability. I'd make sure to look into a Goal Zero setup to keep your coms, cams and head lamps rallying.

Cheers,
Pete

AussieLR · Jun 3, 2015

A good lightweight wood/bone saw makes easy work of plenty of chores including cutting down a skull for easy packing and a pair of welders/leather gloves make handling hot cooking gear much easier to

devobrodie · Jun 4, 2015

I would say bring a pack of cards and a book or two in case you are holed up during a rain storm, after 12 days, you may need some diversion! And the camp chairs would defiantly be great.

Hunt4more · Jun 5, 2015

Gear Zero Solar Charger is in the Gear bag.... Thanks for the excel spreadsheet - that will make it easier to organize the list.

tailchasers · Jun 5, 2015

TP, ibuprofen, benadryl, monkey butt cream, gallon of Wild Turkey Rare Breed or ever-clear (drinking for affect not taste

), couple of books, dice/cards...

"Courage is being scared to death but
saddling up anyway."

FrontRange · Jun 5, 2015

Folding camp shovel
Hand gun
mole skin for blisters
whiskey (for the celebration)

Hunt4more · Jun 6, 2015

Monkey butt cream, check!... Whiskey check. The Ibuprofen is a good one also.

We will bring a cooler or two and hopefully the ice will hold up for a week or so. After that, it's more freeze dried meals and "canned hams"...

Any food recommendations for this trip?

happytohunt · Jun 7, 2015

Toilet paper and a cow call..if you happen to be using both at the same time you are a dedicated hunter...hth

FrontRange · Jun 7, 2015

When I first moved to Colorado in 1990, I went on a late season elk/deer hunt. I took a snowmobile as far back as I was allowed and hiked in another 1-1/2 miles with my compass. I came across a group of three hunters who had spread out straw (not sure where it came from) and they were sleeping under a blue poly tarp. They had a big bottle of JD in sight and offered me a piece of Kentucy Fried Chicken. They packed in two tubs of KFC. I was a young/middle aged man at the time but I remember thinking how nuts these three colorado hunters were. I often think about this as I pack as much gear in my truck an trailer as I can fit to make my base camp as comfortable as my house.

devobrodie · Jun 7, 2015

Someone may have mentioned this already but a pack of baby wipes are nice for a long trip, when I am out where no other bathing options are available they come in handy

Hunt4more · Jun 8, 2015

Wipes are a must....

c3 · Jun 8, 2015

My spreadsheet has 1/2 lbs for "wet wipes" in there

hahahahaha

definitely a must have

Cheers,
Pete

devobrodie · Jun 10, 2015

Well sounds like a great hunt! I hope you have an awesome time, not sure if you are the father or the son, but it should be a blast! I drew a nice elk tag in Utah, and with a little luck my son will make it home from his stint in the Marines the night before I leave so he can jump in the truck and go with me! Really looking forward to it as he has been gone for 4 years and missing out on all the hunts. Here to some good memories to be made!!