BackwoodsHunter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Wanting to do a 3-4 day backpack hunt, what kinda things does everybody bring? Whats your list look like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Depending what time of year and where you are going... water can be the most important thing. So a good ceramic filter...or hiking in some water ahead of time and stashing it near your camp area. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_shooter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Baby wipes! It may be cold but a clean keaster will be a game changer! Haha 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 13, 2014 As long as you are not sweating very much you should be able to get by on 1/2 gallon per day. You can get by with MRE's, Mountain Home meals, nuts, Power Bars and some bananas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackwoodsHunter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 I saw with those mountain home meals you need water to cook those so I'd rather go with mre's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coatimundi01 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 the mountain house meals pack a lot lighter. If you go strictly with MREs, open the pouches and take out all the crap you dont think you'll use to save weight and space. I personally like to pack a few extra lbs just to have things that make up for it in comfort at camp. I have a couple little black diamond led lanterns, I pack a sleeping pad that rolls to about 6"x4", I pack a 2 person tent to have space and room in case it rains you can bring all your gear in. It all depends, some guys like to carry EVERYTHING they MIGHT need, some guys go super ultralight but what if you need extra stuff? Im kind of in the middle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 13, 2014 40lb pack i can go 4 or 5 days, i use mountainhouse all the way, mre are just bad and they weigh more. i make sure i have water to filter where i pack into. im used to having water for the mules anyway so most spots i hit have water if i backpack. try cameron hanes book on backcountry bowhunting, prety much the bible imo for hunting backcountry. fires me up just seeing the cover. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted January 13, 2014 +1 on the water filter systems and the dehydrated meals. Don't skimp on first aid items (Tylenol, superglue, mole skin, bandages etc......). A small travel pillow and a lightweight pad are nice comforts to have. Other that that you don't need much more than is already in a standard daypack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Lightweight tent and sleeping bag combo can turn a cold miserable night into a real comfortable lounge. Small camp stove, food, extra pairs of socks underwear, baby wipes for sure! If you really want go in style, try a tipi style tent with a woodstove. You can dry your clothes and cook over a good woodstove, even a small one. Nice to be able to stand and put your trousers on in the morning too. I'm getting too old to put my pants on lying down like some fat chick trying to squeeze in her skinny jeans! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 My thermarest inflatable pad has been a life saver the last couple years. PUt down a foamey first to protect from rocks, sticker & provide insulation, then lay the inflatable on top of it. It's an extra pound that is worth 5 extra pounds in comfort when confronted with the hard Arizona ground. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackwoodsHunter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 I have a 2 man tent, therma rest, and a backpacking stove along with my day pack stuff. Need a water filter. Do you fill your camelback bladder and some water bottles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 13, 2014 I run the MSR sweetwater, best i have used. I run the 3 liter platapuss bladder and fill it at every water hole unless I know where I am, dont assume there will be water later. I also carry an empty 16 oz water bottle for filling ounce I am in deep, this is perfect for the mountainhouse meal for dinner. I will do coffe in the morning with my bladder water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Monsoon season carry a small tarp and make a small pond out of it. Makes a great way to catch alot of water if you are base camping out of a area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackwoodsHunter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Awesome ideas thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Most of the essentials have been mentioned, let me add one. Socks. Dry, clean wool socks. Even if your boots are waterproof, your feet sweat, bring 3 pair minimum and change 'em daily; just like Lt. Dan advised Pvt. Gump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
