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my hunting kit

pimpnugget

pimpnugget

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hey guys in the coming months i will be doing quite a bit of hunting and I wanted to get some opions on what i would be carrying as far as kit goes here are some pics

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the gear i will be carrying is
-camel bak cloud walker
-GB small forest axe
-bandana
-fenix l2dce
-princeton tec headlamp (forgot the model)
-smalll first aid kit
-signal mirrior
-fire steel
-spork
-coleman water proof matches
-off deep woods man repelent
-and pj cotton balls
-3 mountain house meals
-kershaw/bacho folding saw
-thick camo gloves
-cheap poncho
-and orange benie and vest
one thing i did not show is a fixed blade knife currently i am deciding on a new blade so guys please tell what iam lacking much appericated
 
You might think of taking out the Coleman matches and adding a BIC brand lighter, easier to use and more reliable. Also a small AMK survival blanket, and a good rescue whistle (Fox).

Nice axe!!!
 
333rm said:
You might think of taking out the Coleman matches and adding a BIC brand lighter, easier to use and more reliable. Also a small AMK survival blanket, and a good rescue whistle (Fox).

Nice axe!!!
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thanks i have a fox 40 whistle but i cant seem to find it and i will get a bic tammrow
 
I assume this is a pack intended for a day trip, with the possibility of an unexpected night spend in the bush?


I'd pack some food that is ready to eat, like some trailmix or energy bars, so you can munch without stopping to boil some water for the MH meals.

I'd put a better poncho in there, probably a USGI one, that would make for a better emergency shelter than the Colemans.

A space blanket or AMK heatsheet.

You need some 550 or other good cord, because every kit needs some of it.

A whistle for additional signalling.

An extra pair of socks.

With the Camelbak and the Nalgene, I imagine you have enough water for a day, but maybe toss some purification tabs in just in case.

A stove for boiling water, and some sort of cup/pot to boil it in(Probably a GSI nesting cup for your Nalgene). With MH meals being your primary food source, having to go through the process of gathering wood and starting a fire 3 times a day won't allow for much hunting time. Even a small tin can alcohol stove and a bottle of rubbing alcohol will do.
 
You gonna throw the axe at your quarry?

Should you actually succeed, you might want to take a few rubber gloves in a plastic bag, along with some wipes.
 
I like the kit...... might throw in an extra set of socks and some moleskin if it's not already in the FAK. Blisters can make a hunt less than enjoyable.
 
If it was me I'd replace the meals with a handful of snickers bars - cheap, fast food. I'd probably lose the axe in preference to a light tarp or poncho type thing. If its an in-case you get lost kit, I'll think you'll appreciate a tarp more than the axe. But if you're looking at a camp outing and this is you're kit, you could do far worse. Not sure I'd bother with more more than an extra jumper, water, a tarp and a few chocolate bars myself. Whenever I've been cold in the woods it was because of not enough clothing. My theory is, if you have enough time to set up a camp and a fire, you have enough time to work out your position and walk out. And if you're injured, all you will be able to do is crawl under the nearest bush anyway. Those are just my preferences and opinions, yours may be different. Have a great time and good luck with your hunt.

Chris
 
Ive been packing hunting bags for years now and think I pretty well have it down. Lets take a day hunting pack for example. You have to imagine your most likely risks and plan ahead. At the worst you're injured and unable to hike out. Will you be found? Can you stay put reasonably comfortable for the 1,2,3...10 days it takes for someone to find you?
Another common event is to just get stuck out too late and have to hike in the dark or spend the night.

I categorize my gear to keep it simple and lightweight.


HUNTING:

Before: Binoculars
Rifle/Bullets/Bow/Arrows/Accesories
Extra Clothing/Raingear/Hat etc...
Headlamp
After: Meat Bag (pillow case)
Trash Bag (for your gear, meat should never go in plastic)
Small simple Knife/Sharpener
two 6' lengths of strong rope (550 cord)
Gloves (optional)


FOOD/WATER: Water Bottle/Water purifiier (Iodine, Filters/Pumps, Aquapur...etc...)
Food


SURVIVAL/FIRST AID: 2 Survival blankets
Fire Kit
Machete/Ax/Saw
Small Maglite Solitaire
First Aid Kit (I recommend a custom one fit to your needs and location)
On longer trips where chance of staying out is more likely I pack a small 6x8 silnylon tarp.
 
Good point by Fubarski. I really appreciate some rubber dishwashing gloves when I'm field dressing game (especially larger animals). And wipes are compact/light.

For deer/hogs/elk I carry some cotton/canvas game bags for the quarters or boned-out meat.

DancesWithKnives
 
I too would like to see some form of shelter in there. Being cold sucks, being cold and wet kills, a GI poncho or even a blue tarp can make a big diference. And of course 550 cord.
 
Since this is a hunting kit, I say lose the off (it's winter no bugs to worry about) and get a pair of wool socks to put in it's place. Also, TP is something that no kit should be without, and not just for the obvious reason. It's winter, that means cold and wet. TP is a good tinder (especially with the bic) and it's good to use for bandaging the unavoidable cuts while cleaning animals. It has so many uses that ( to me) no kit is complete without it.

david
 
Echo4v said:
Since this is a hunting kit, I say lose the off (it's winter no bugs to worry about) and get a pair of wool socks to put in it's place. Also, TP is something that no kit should be without, and not just for the obvious reason. It's winter, that means cold and wet. TP is a good tinder (especially with the bic) and it's good to use for bandaging the unavoidable cuts while cleaning animals. It has so many uses that ( to me) no kit is complete without it.

david
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One thing that the TP is good for is to mark your blood trail when you are tracking as it sometimes gets thin. It gives you an idea where you have been and the direction to go next. Helps in low light. Marks your ranges when bow hunting. Also throw in a bandana or two.
 
Did I miss the compass? Even if you are hunting familiar territory, you can get turned around.
 
No matter how many times I look at a pic and think “looks complete” there is almost always something missing.

As mentioned, ad paracord, a bic and some sort of space blanket.

I might add a couple of contractor grade trash bags (heavy like 3 or 4 mil bags) that can be used to make emergency shelter.

What are you hunting? Here in Missouri, where the biggest thing we have to hunt is whitetail deer, I would ditch the axe in favor of a folding saw. I have a Gerber with wood and bone blades and it’s lightweight and fairly compact, yet has a lot of cutting power. If you’re up north hunting moose or some larger game, you guys may need the axe.

Thanks for making this thread, it helps me in adding to my own hunting gear.
 
Yeah, a compass and topo maps. I guess I'm a little compulsive but I carry a eTrek GPS as a back up to the maps. Comes in handy for marking blood trails and tracks.
 
Echo4v said:
Since this is a hunting kit, I say lose the off (it's winter no bugs to worry about) and get a pair of wool socks to put in it's place. Also, TP is something that no kit should be without, and not just for the obvious reason. It's winter, that means cold and wet. TP is a good tinder (especially with the bic) and it's good to use for bandaging the unavoidable cuts while cleaning animals. It has so many uses that ( to me) no kit is complete without it.

david
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+1 for the TP and extra socks.
 
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