Any experienced backpackers out there that can critique this list? Trying to get my weight down to around 40-45 for 4-5 days. I am about 50 pounds right now for that time frame. That includes my bow strapped to pack and 32 oz Nalgene bottle of water ( I filter at every opportunity to avoid carrying more). My buddy and I are going to reduce personal items like a stove and water filter. He will carry one and I'll carry the other to reduce weight.
Interested in hearing about any lightweight shelter options. Bugs can be an issue (as are porcupines!) so a tarp is out of the question. I've tweaked and tweaked and this just may be as good as I can get it without purchasing some seriously high dollar gear that weighs less. Less than two months before the archery deer and bear season in Northern California!!!!
Camp gear:
Gregory Baltoro 75
Kelty Lightyear 20 degree down sleeping bag
Big Agnes 2.5" air pad
Eureka Spitfire 1
Pillow (Kelty)
MSR Pocket Rocket stove and 1 fuel cannister.
MSR Miniworks water filter
Bic lighter
Hunting gear:
Bow
Arrows 4-5
Bino's
550 cord (25 feet)
Havalon knife w/ extra blades
Game bags (1)
Headlamp (Fresh batteries)
Hygene:
Wipes (disinfectant, 2-3 per day)
Toothbrush (small bottle toothpaste)
First aid supplies (bandaids, gauze, tape, disinfectant, iodine)
Unscented baby power for body and wind direction
Washcloth
Unscented soap (small bar or liquid)
Food:
Plastic spork and mug
Breakfast- Quaker oatmeal packets (2 per morning)
Lunck- Tuna and cracker kits
Dinner- Mountain House
Snacks- Beef jerkey, trail mix, Fiber One bars.
Clothing: (what is in pack and not being worn on hike in)
1 extra pair wool socks
Fleece beanie
medium weight wool L/S pullover
Cabelas Space Rain jacket
Misc.
Printed out aerial photos of area
Camera
Interested in hearing about any lightweight shelter options. Bugs can be an issue (as are porcupines!) so a tarp is out of the question. I've tweaked and tweaked and this just may be as good as I can get it without purchasing some seriously high dollar gear that weighs less. Less than two months before the archery deer and bear season in Northern California!!!!
Camp gear:
Gregory Baltoro 75
Kelty Lightyear 20 degree down sleeping bag
Big Agnes 2.5" air pad
Eureka Spitfire 1
Pillow (Kelty)
MSR Pocket Rocket stove and 1 fuel cannister.
MSR Miniworks water filter
Bic lighter
Hunting gear:
Bow
Arrows 4-5
Bino's
550 cord (25 feet)
Havalon knife w/ extra blades
Game bags (1)
Headlamp (Fresh batteries)
Hygene:
Wipes (disinfectant, 2-3 per day)
Toothbrush (small bottle toothpaste)
First aid supplies (bandaids, gauze, tape, disinfectant, iodine)
Unscented baby power for body and wind direction
Washcloth
Unscented soap (small bar or liquid)
Food:
Plastic spork and mug
Breakfast- Quaker oatmeal packets (2 per morning)
Lunck- Tuna and cracker kits
Dinner- Mountain House
Snacks- Beef jerkey, trail mix, Fiber One bars.
Clothing: (what is in pack and not being worn on hike in)
1 extra pair wool socks
Fleece beanie
medium weight wool L/S pullover
Cabelas Space Rain jacket
Misc.
Printed out aerial photos of area
Camera