So do you spend much time glassing with your tripod?
I went through my pack and narrowed it down to about 46 pounds. Having a folding saw, I guess I don’t NEED a hatchet too.
Having a zero degree quilt and bivy sack, I should get by without a sleeping bag liner ….
I was originally loading about 3 skivvy roles (sock and base layer set. I’m going narrow that down to one.
I’ve got a Kuiu refuge tent. Was planning on using that as a base camp and keeping a tarp on hand for day hunting/glassing/emergency. Thinking I may just go with the tent and leave the tarp at home as my two hunting partners have tarps as well.
I did make a few decisions on things to keep too. Do appreciate everyone’s input! Part of the fun of the off-season is the fine tuning.
I usually spend a fair bit of time glassing w/ the tripod, but probably 90% with my binos. Elk/deer I only bring out the spotter if it's far enough off I can't tell wether it's worth pursuing.
Clothing is a good place to cut weight, not even so much what you're carrying, but what not to carry. 5 day hunt I bring one extra pair of socks- sleep socks that stay dry no matter what (unless it's the last day of the hunt). Longer I will bring another set of boxers, another base top and another pair of socks (three total).
If you guys are going as a group, that might another good place to look for cutting weight. Possibly share a shelter(s) and divvy up the weight, cut down on the number of stoves/fuel, etc.
