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No problem Craig. really
We are GOOD. Thanks for participating.
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No one has mentioned disposable latex gloves. Almost no mess when dressing your critter. I carry two forms of fire - matches and lighter. Carry a good reliable compass as we get no cell coverage and often get ten miles from the truck. Also carry large garbage bag for heart and liver, emergency rain coat etc. I carry a lens pen to clean scope and or glasses.
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Actually I forgot that I have latex gloves in my pack
PLUS a small first aid pack. (both are in the divided pocket inside the main pack. Thnx for reminding me, time to refresh.
Per latex gloves I don't gut/dress my deer in the woods, I'm only 3 mi from my house.
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To the above I add a partial roll of TP, chapstick and sunblock, a relief jug, deer scent, scent wicks, pen/pencil and a couple of index cards. wiz & craig - "I don't always use chapstick, but when I do it's in my pocket." I keep a lighter in my truck--I'm not far away. Since I'm only 3 mi. from home I don't keep rain gear in my pack. I wear a BIG leather hat when rain threatens and a coat that's Scotchguard treated. Y'all have given me an interesting idea. Cell signal/compass. Tonight I'll be where cell signal is intermittent or non existent. I'll try an experiment to see IF my compass works w/o signal strength. " I 'THINK' the compass works w/o phone signal"--we'll see. Thnx, it's good to compare what others use or feel is needed. Jerry
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Scott - Are the cougher & butt out ALL you tote? Yep - that's it. Oh, and a bandolier.
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Jerry, I don't use a daypack when hunting whitetails but mule deer are an entirely different ball game. I might wander 3-5 miles from the pickup in mule deer country so of course a daypack makes sense. I also might be hunting from dark til dark and use the pack to pack out meat so it has to be a somewhat 'substantial' pack. In no particular order... lunch/snacks/water bladder hand wipes/TP knife/small sharpener extra ammo(5 rounds) game bags/medium size garbage bag spotting scope/tripod camera/GPS/compass/cell phone/laser rangefinder (batteries) survey tape lens wipes spare set of contact lenses depending on the weather extra clothes/rain shell Seems like a lot of stuff but on a successful hunt I generally use all of it.
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Thanks Sammy
I DO understand your different territory and your need of a spotting scope, game bags, & pack frame of sorts.
I'd bet you NEED much better boots than I do. And sorta serious, you might need a Satellite phone for emergency. I don't have any idea of cell service in that area.
Thanks Sam, I appreciate it.
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Jerry, decent boots are a must!
Don't care if they are for work or hunting, boots are one item where a guy should not scrimp.
All leather(or rubber) and the fewer seams the better!
It's not really remote(or rugged) country, cell service on the higher hills, no service in the coulees.
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Talking about fire, one or two cotton balls, with some vasaline rubbed in, make great fire starters. Even a petroleum based first aid ointment will work, but if you just make a couple in advance and toss them in a pill bottle, it's easier to have them ready
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Josey, that's a neat idea. I don't need it where I'm hunting now. Someone else might need it and I'll file it away for future ref.
***From another use***-- you can put those in an empty film canister for clean storage. I used to carry old film in a canister to clean the seals on motorcycle front forks. A band aide short term fix.
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Usually a bottle of water a couple of pcs hard candy or cough drops, my knife 4-5 ft of paracord a extra pair of gloves and watch cap 5-6 paper towels a payday bar or pkg of fig newtons and if it is cold I have a pair of soft nylon wind pants that I roll up and carry there along with a couple of the hand warmer packs. My pack is just more of a shoulder bag not a two strap pack and doesn't weigh more than a couple of lbs. a lot of times in warmer weather I can get all my stuff in my vest pockets. And don't bother with the pack.
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Josey, that's a neat idea. I don't need it where I'm hunting now. Someone else might need it and I'll file it away for future ref.
***From another use***-- you can put those in an empty film canister for clean storage. I used to carry old film in a canister to clean the seals on motorcycle front forks. A band aide short term fix.
Thanks
Jerry Film canisters! Yeah, like you can find those anymore! I have a few, but man I wish I had kept more of those. I keep trail marking tacks in one. Using canisters for cotton ball fire starters is ideal, but I just need to find some. BTW, i tried the cotton ball trick, with a firestarter, by scraping the starter with a knife. Damn if it didn't ignite and hold a nice flame.
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Josey, that's a neat idea. I don't need it where I'm hunting now. Someone else might need it and I'll file it away for future ref.
***From another use***-- you can put those in an empty film canister for clean storage. I used to carry old film in a canister to clean the seals on motorcycle front forks. A band aide short term fix.
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Jerry Film canisters! Yeah, like you can find those anymore! I have a few, but man I wish I had kept more of those. I keep trail marking tacks in one. Using canisters for cotton ball fire starters is ideal, but I just need to find some. BTW, i tried the cotton ball trick, with a firestarter, by scraping the starter with a knife. Damn if it didn't ignite and hold a nice flame. You can buy film canisters on Amazon for under a buck a piece.
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Josey -
Well just so happens that I have at least a few.
I have coins separated in several plus I have some in my motorcycle acc. storage bin. YES, it's been a while since I bought any film. Things change DON'T they. grin.
I 'suspect' there are other small containers that will work but haven't given them any thot.
And I don't know why anyone would need a lot of them?? You mentioned medicine bottles (plastic) so that's at least one alternative.
Thnx
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He all, ha, yes I do have done with coins in them as well.
Pointer, buy canisters? Now that's just crazy talk. Yard sales, thrift shops. I'll find some damn it!
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I have two packs, a badlands 2200 mainly used for half day hunts or when I'm helping and won't be responsible for the majority of the meat, but helping.
A outdoorsmans optics pack to use when I'm hunting or hunting with my wife or brother (aka meat and rifle packing).
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Cotton balls wasn't the only use we had for film canisters back in the day. Just sayin...
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Cotton balls wasn't the only use we had for film canisters back in the day. Just sayin... What did y'all do with cotton balls BEFORE film canisters? Uhh, cotton balls...nevermind ! Jerry
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My Experiment ? Compass with or w/o phone signal.
Where I was last night, NORMALLY has no or limited cell signal. Last night it was cloudy and I had better signal there than I've ever noticed.
So, I'll have to try that on a clear day/night. I'm seldom anywhere that doesn't have signal so I'll have to pay attention and check later. I'm very curious.
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My day pack varies depending on the season and what I'm hunting.
for general deer hunting I carry: a knife, 1/2 box of ammo, folding saw, water, sandwich, magnesium firestarter, lighter, 6 papertowls folded together, compass, rangefinder, flashlight/headlamp, length of small dia. rope, large contractor garbage bag, small tiedown strap, tag, pen and medical kit. sounds like a lot, but it's very compact.
optional items - compact poncho, spotting scope, shooting sticks, tree steps, socks, granola bars, calls, MRE, sitting pad, book, GPS, map.
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