swbuckmaster
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I am always looking for a better way of cutting weight for hunting. I have had to go about it the hard way Trial and error and lots of wasted $$$. I am sure I am not finished so let's hear all of your setups for back country hunting. Here is mine!
I have a Jim Horn back pack.
Clark jungle hammock which is in my opinion the best one man light weight tent you can buy. It is around 3lbs and is very comfortable to sleep in (No rocks in your back). I have never been cold or sore after sleeping in this tent. It sets up in under 5 minutes and packs to about the size of a football.
I just purchased a Slumberjack sleeping bag $79 and have tried it out this week end, it worked great and packs about the size of a football and weighs 3lbs. Time will only tell if I should have spent the extra money on a more expensive bag.
Platapuss water bladder.
My stove is made by Coleman I think it is called a hot shot.
I have been using Mountain house dinners they taste great and the only utensil that gets dirty is a spoon.
I use a titanium kettle for boiling water. I bought it for around $30 bucks, it is big enough to put my stove, lighter, spoon, and fuel in, all of which is a little bigger than a softball.
Katadyn water filter.
Change of clothes extra socks.
Cheep pair of expandable walking ski poles from Wal-Mart for about 10 bucks apiece. These are great and really help out on rough terrain.
Nikon 15-45 scope, with a cheep tripod.
Toilet paper and a bag full of baby wipes.
Pack weight for three days of hunting is around 35lbs and is the size of most people?s day packs.
I have a Jim Horn back pack.
Clark jungle hammock which is in my opinion the best one man light weight tent you can buy. It is around 3lbs and is very comfortable to sleep in (No rocks in your back). I have never been cold or sore after sleeping in this tent. It sets up in under 5 minutes and packs to about the size of a football.
I just purchased a Slumberjack sleeping bag $79 and have tried it out this week end, it worked great and packs about the size of a football and weighs 3lbs. Time will only tell if I should have spent the extra money on a more expensive bag.
Platapuss water bladder.
My stove is made by Coleman I think it is called a hot shot.
I have been using Mountain house dinners they taste great and the only utensil that gets dirty is a spoon.
I use a titanium kettle for boiling water. I bought it for around $30 bucks, it is big enough to put my stove, lighter, spoon, and fuel in, all of which is a little bigger than a softball.
Katadyn water filter.
Change of clothes extra socks.
Cheep pair of expandable walking ski poles from Wal-Mart for about 10 bucks apiece. These are great and really help out on rough terrain.
Nikon 15-45 scope, with a cheep tripod.
Toilet paper and a bag full of baby wipes.
Pack weight for three days of hunting is around 35lbs and is the size of most people?s day packs.