So I'm still searching for final clothing. But by asking us to get 0 degree bags were you saying 32 degrees fahrenheit? Or 0 degrees Fahrenheit?
I believe they are just suggesting 0 degree F bag...but you can get by with much less. This will be first year I have a 0 degree bag since I purchased one for backpacking. Last 4 years I've gotten by with a cheap non-rated cotton/flannel bag, and just topped it off with a fleece blanket (first year I doubled up two crappy sleep bags). For truck camping, easy enough to just grab an extra blanket(s) if bag not rated. In 2011 when we had some real cold...I also put on a hoodie and stocking cap...slept great - was just tough rolling out into the cold to get dressed It also didn't help that year that my buddy and I stayed in a cheap Coleman tent that was half mesh with just a rain fly over it...the wind literally blew straight thru the tent all night...but we could have cared less - Elk and Mountains will do that to a guy
Yes fahrenheit. You can use whatever you have. Zero degrees F is just a suggestion as it can get pretty cold at night like into the upper teens. You might throw in a blanket or something just in case you get cold. Nice find on the cot button not a bad price and looks comfy (no bars to lay on)
My buddy that is coming to camp this year with me stop by last night and we shot around 100 arrows a piece. Haven't shot that much in a while but was good practice. Going to start shooting with my pack on soon.
Sounds fun - need to get the target outside some for longer range. My shooting has consisted of a couple arrows nightly about 10:00pm once kids in bed...target on workbench in garage, and to shoot 30yrds I'm standing in the middle of our street, shooting between both of cars in garage...so far no mirrors broken Luckily all the neighbors are older and nobody has seen me... ...need to shoot with pack on also, and get some more time in my boots. I did get my pack loaded up except for water/food...and just texted the other 4 guys last night that we were only 1 month away from leaving! They are also excited that license includes fishing, so hope to do at least one lunch along the creek so we can fish a little...would love to grill some fresh trout. Colby - you have to be getting excited about you and your wife's trip coming up...anxious to see some pics!
Can some of u guys list what u put in your medical kits and a day pack. Also how many coolers would i need to bring if I was successful?
Just kidding... I don't have a designated medical kit. What I do carry is duct tape and Ibprofen. I do have a first aid kit I ought to keep at camp in case we need it. I also have a tarp in my pack that I will use to put meat on if I happen to connect. It can also be used for a emergency shelter or a fashioned into a stretcher provided there are people there to carry me out. Matt, Nothing to keep your concentration like trying to avoid hitting vehicles. I few years ago I lived in a single wide trailer house and if I stood at the back of the kitchen I could shoot down the hall way 13 yards to the bathroom. I have never shot so much in my life as I did then. I have been a lot more excited than my wife as I have packed, unpacked, repacked, changed packs, added, subtracted many different items, etc. Luckily Ashley got her new lens for her camera yesterday so she mentioned she needed to start packing as she was playing with her camera. Should be able to get good pictures of wildlife at least a half mile away so that was encouraging. I'm pumped and ready to go. 31 days until I'm in CAMP!!
Not much a fan of whiskey...but sure like that Fire Ball...bought a small pint the other day to throw in with camp gear
I used to always bring Hot Damn 101 but Fireball will replace it this year. It will warm ya up on the inside on a cold evening.
Here is copied from my packing list: GPS/Compass Radio Water/Food Knife/Sharpener Game Bags Rope Rain Gear Socks flint/lighter Camera/small tripod Flashlights/batteries Tags first aid/poncho/emergency blanket latex gloves water filter/purifiers bow kit(allens, peeptube) jacket/vest/gloves/stocking hat rangefinder trash bags calls and this year I'll probably include trekking poles my "first aid" is similar to Colby - just some duct tape wrapped around piece of cardboard, couple bandaids, pain reliever. For coolers, last year I pretty much filled up my 150 and 90 quart coolers with meat. But usually bring a cooler, and we plan to borrow another in our ride if needed, can also always hit a walmart or grocery store and buy cheap one (even Styrofoam ones)
I was thinking of bringing mole skin too. I just bought a set of nice trekking poles on the backcountryedge.com for 25% off, the sale is good until tomorrow.
You guys are going to break me. After you mentioned trekking poles earlier I started looking into them and looked on some other hunting sites and backpacking sites. About two weeks ago I decided to purchase two poles. One for me and one for my wife for our camping trip. I will throw them in my pickup for hunting camp that way if I get one down after I return to the pickup with one quarter I will grab my pack frame and trekking poles to pack the rest out.
I know a lot of guys like the mole skin, but it never stayed on for me...duct tape seems to work better for foot hot spots for me. Others say that Leukotape is the best...but I have not tried it. Every ones feet are different, some have no problems the whole week, for others blister/foot care can easily wreck the hunt...so pay attention to your feet and any hot spots immediately. No matter what I've done, my heels are always missing some skin by end of hunt
My day pack consists of: GPS Flashlight/head lamp Waterproof matches Bic lighter lint from the dryer soaked in vaseline jet boil 2 fuel containers for jet boil camp cup game bags havalon knife water filter 2 liter water bladder duct tape ibprofen tarp rope rain gear maps of the area compass extra release (I got one already packed Matt) gloves/beanie bear spray (in case its one I can't legally shoot) moutain house meal range finder binoculars extra batteries for range finder & GPS emergency blanket ( just one of the cheap mylar ones from Wal-mart $2) Powerade Zero drops (to flavor water and adds electrolytes) elk tag/bear tag hip bone bow carrier (also have a primos bow sling but prefer the hip bone) I'm sure there is more thats just what I can remember off the top of my head for now.
Was fortunate enough to spend a day and a half in Colorado this past weekend for my sisters wedding. She's been engaged 3 years and finally set a date 2 weeks ago...heck of a head up lol. Anyways, didn't get to spend much time outside of the wedding, but did get to see 20 or so cow elk and a mule deer coming down the mountain Saturday, and also 3 "wild" bighorn Sunday morning (they were in the national park and not too concerned with us being around). Here's a few photos to help get you guys amped up. I'd move out to this type of country in a heartbeat if I could.
