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What is in your hunting pack?

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I just upgraded to a larger pack from my tiny day pack. I am interested in what everyone is carrying in there gear while hunting.

 

I have a Summit from Badlands.

 

Harley

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Quite a list, really. And it varies by the type of hunting. For ambush hunting or day trips, its limited to what can be fit in or tied to a 1000 cubic inch fanny pack with shoulder straps on it. Knifes, sharpening stone, cord, large garbage bags, lunch, snacks, water, headlamp, spare batteries, some band aids, flint & mag block fire starter, camera, butt pad & jacket. If im glassing, I'll tie on a tripod and may or may not carry a set of big glass (depends on the area). If im doing an all day sit, I'll replace the tripod with a paperback book.

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I'm running the Badlands 2200. I Love it so far had it almost 3 years now and haven't had any issues.

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A day pack is my go-to. Badlands 2200 was the pack I was using but was a little bigger than I was needing. I learned that if I have the extra space in my day pack, I tend to try to fill it up with stuff that I don't need which = more weight. So I got myself a Kuiu 1850 and its been a perfect day pack. Just the right size and holds everything I need.

 

Here is what I usually have in my pack...

 

- Tripod

- Vortex 15s

- Headlamp w/extra batteries

- Water Bladder

- Skinning Knife

- Lighter

- GPS

- Light Jacket

- Food/snacks

- Extra G19 mags in hip pouches

 

(I know I'm forgetting something!)

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I use the 2200 most of the time. Just knives, basic first aid, 5 game bags, wipes, snacks and water. Basic rain gear if it looks bad weather wise. I carry the 2200 because I don't want to go back to the truck to get the bigger pack to get the first load of meat out.

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The summit I got it probably on the too large side, but I want to do overnight trips or longer sometime. I usually carry to much stuff, that is kind of my MO. I am big though so a little extra weight isn't the worst thing.

 

Right now I have packed:

 

Fire starter stuff: Matches, fire tablets, mag stick, dryer lint, etc.

Water Purification: Sawyer mini, iodine tabs

First Aid: General first aid, Ace bandages, compression dressings, Inhaler

Skinning knives

Cordage: mule tape & 550 cord

Emergency Rain Poncho

Emergency Blanket

Water bladder & extra water bottle

Compass & GPS

Extra Ammo: Pistol & Rifle

Range Finder

Light Jacket

 

What do I need to add?

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I have found Frog Toggs a great light weight rain solution ... I carry similar to what you have Hoss I do always keep a small role of Duct tape and some zip ties (you never know when you may have to Mcgyver something)

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The duct tape and zip ties are good ideas. I was going to put a little electrical tape in as well. I have put a lot of bandages on hands with gauze and electrical tape when I was building metal buildings.

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Super Glue and I picked up some of this quick clot stuff just in case someone has a bad open wound.

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Pela best not be forgetting the TP or Wipes

 

See I knew I was forgetting something! TP is always in my pack! Along with a first aid kit!

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I have a 2200 as well. I have in (or hanging off of) my pack:

 

FOR SCOUTING:

Water & Snacks (some kind of granola bar, beef jerky and trail mix)

Whistle

Lighter

First Aid

Headlamp and mini flash light w/extra set of batteries for both

iPhone w/portable charger and cable (also used as GPS. Charger good for 3 full charges)

Emergency poncho and blanket

Stool

Binos 10x & 15x \ tripod

Folding Saw

Range finder

50 feet parachord (maybe it's 100?)

Havalon knife

9mm (love the built-in holster on the newer 2200s)

7 day pill holder (contains different types of allergy and pain pills)

Long Sleeve Shirt

 

WHILE HUNTING, add the following:

Rifle

Extra ammo for rifle

5 pillow cases

Extra blades for Havalon

License & tag

 

I believe that's it.

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