I will be partridge hunting (first time since 1998) the week before Colombus day. Circumstances have decreased my time in the woods from ten days to three. The suggestion was made, that, to maximize our time in the woods, we camp overnight between day one and two, to maximize our outdoor time. I've never done this, and would like to try it. We will be hunting in New Brunswick, Canada. The temperartures will be from a low of 35-40 to a high of 55-60.
I would like to list gear that I would carry. Just for one overnight in the woods, with bird/rabbit hunting being the main focus. I would appreciate comments and suggestions, especially if anyone has done something similar.
Harrington&Richardson single shot .410. and shells. Appropriate paperwork to transport firearm across border (and back!)
Polyester socks (worn)
Polyester longjohns
Filson wool pants.
Polyester long sleeve t-shirt
Thin layer wool sweater
Polyester sweatshirtwith hoodie (garish blaze orange)
Upland hunting vest, carrying whistle, first aid kit, compass, cell phone. In the game pouch will be poncho and poncho liner, There should still be room for a couple of birds and rabbits.
Case stockman knife, lighter and tinder in pocket. Survival kit in other pocket (tarp/duct tape/fish kit/button compass/mirror/whistle/tinder/firestarter/gallon size plastic bag) Mora knife with attached magnesium bar on belt
Marmot excursion lumbar pack. Stanley adventure cooker with a 'pepsi can' stove and Heet fuel stowed inside it strapped to one side, Quart water bottle on the other.
Inside lumbar pack - grand trunk ultralight hammock and straps. wool hat. SOL bivvy sack, four meals (haven't decided what yet, many suggestions on ultralite sites) water purification (bleach in small bottle). Small mickey of scotch.
I think I will be 'quite warm' during the day, but I'm hoping my clothes will save me from carrying a sleeping bag. If there is a chance of rain at night, we will not sleep outdoors but head back. There is a 1.5 hr drive to our hunting locale, so we just want to maximize time outdoors. My lifestyle now is quite indoors, so this is appealing to me for that reason.
Any advice, including the notion that we're out of our minds is appreciated. We just don't want to carry much gear, and survive the night without being worn out for the next day. I didn't want a backpack because I thought it would interfere with shooting. I'm carrying a .410 because it's my first time crossing a border with a firearm and don't want to lose my 12 gauge if my paperwork is not in order (although a felony conviction for an unregistered firearm would be a more serious concern).
Thank you for your suggestions
Healthvet
I would like to list gear that I would carry. Just for one overnight in the woods, with bird/rabbit hunting being the main focus. I would appreciate comments and suggestions, especially if anyone has done something similar.
Harrington&Richardson single shot .410. and shells. Appropriate paperwork to transport firearm across border (and back!)
Polyester socks (worn)
Polyester longjohns
Filson wool pants.
Polyester long sleeve t-shirt
Thin layer wool sweater
Polyester sweatshirtwith hoodie (garish blaze orange)
Upland hunting vest, carrying whistle, first aid kit, compass, cell phone. In the game pouch will be poncho and poncho liner, There should still be room for a couple of birds and rabbits.
Case stockman knife, lighter and tinder in pocket. Survival kit in other pocket (tarp/duct tape/fish kit/button compass/mirror/whistle/tinder/firestarter/gallon size plastic bag) Mora knife with attached magnesium bar on belt
Marmot excursion lumbar pack. Stanley adventure cooker with a 'pepsi can' stove and Heet fuel stowed inside it strapped to one side, Quart water bottle on the other.
Inside lumbar pack - grand trunk ultralight hammock and straps. wool hat. SOL bivvy sack, four meals (haven't decided what yet, many suggestions on ultralite sites) water purification (bleach in small bottle). Small mickey of scotch.
I think I will be 'quite warm' during the day, but I'm hoping my clothes will save me from carrying a sleeping bag. If there is a chance of rain at night, we will not sleep outdoors but head back. There is a 1.5 hr drive to our hunting locale, so we just want to maximize time outdoors. My lifestyle now is quite indoors, so this is appealing to me for that reason.
Any advice, including the notion that we're out of our minds is appreciated. We just don't want to carry much gear, and survive the night without being worn out for the next day. I didn't want a backpack because I thought it would interfere with shooting. I'm carrying a .410 because it's my first time crossing a border with a firearm and don't want to lose my 12 gauge if my paperwork is not in order (although a felony conviction for an unregistered firearm would be a more serious concern).
Thank you for your suggestions
Healthvet