Day hunting pack is typically around 18-25 depending on how much water and snacks are in it. Be great if I could keep it under 18, but game bags, game cleaning gear, extra ammo, first aid/fire kits, headlamp, rangefinder, just seems like there's only so much you can do to lighten it and still be somewhat prepared. Scouting in preseason, I can bring it down to 15 lbs.
Overnight hiking trips are different, those are 45+. Not sure how some of these guys can do three nights with a pack that weights 25-30lbs.
Last edited by Mountain10mm; 05/15/22.
