Never been scouting before. I get the basics of it but want to know more. What essentials should I bring?
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- Thread starter Danny Sanchez Jr
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These are the things on my list for every outing into the boonies: Partner, water, shotgun for small game (or high calibre hand gun), binoculars, extra fuel, some food, good spare tire, shovel and map.
Danny,
It really depends on where you're scouting.....Here in San Diego Co., most places have good road access.....So any car, suv, or truck will do....Once you pick an area, your vehicle should have these essentials.....Water, snacks, TP/baby wipes, tarp, good jack, spare, good flash lights, tools, tow rope, duct tape, baling wire, shovel, charger for phone, bug spray, and a change of cloths.
After leaving the vehicle, good boots, wear a belt, walking stick, water, snacks, LED flash light/extra batteries, good backpack, binos/tripod, camera/cell phone, and that TP again.....lol
Sure I left something out, but I think you get the idea.
It really depends on where you're scouting.....Here in San Diego Co., most places have good road access.....So any car, suv, or truck will do....Once you pick an area, your vehicle should have these essentials.....Water, snacks, TP/baby wipes, tarp, good jack, spare, good flash lights, tools, tow rope, duct tape, baling wire, shovel, charger for phone, bug spray, and a change of cloths.
After leaving the vehicle, good boots, wear a belt, walking stick, water, snacks, LED flash light/extra batteries, good backpack, binos/tripod, camera/cell phone, and that TP again.....lol
Sure I left something out, but I think you get the idea.
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To add.....if you think you may have found a great place with lots of good bucks have a more experienced guy come out with you to confirm. Just Incase.
Don't forget to let next of kin know what area you will be at. Be specific. Have maps to show where you will be. Even thou a cell phone will be out of service 911 still works. Lots of water this time of year. I made that mistake once. Not enough water while hiking. It was not fun.
I'd also get some snake gaiters if you can. And a game camera plus batteries AND memory card... I always spot some interesting sign while scouting and think, dang, this would be a rad spot to hang a camera... so I spend a few minutes hanging the cam perfectly and then realize (A) the batteries are dead and/or (B) memory card is full or at home.