Richard.Howe
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I have a 5000 cu-in pack, so nobody propose carrying an iron skillet, please! This is an 8-day hike-in elk trip. I want to make sure that I have not forgotten really important stuff, and that I'm not carrying unimportant things. Dry-run says everything listed fits into my pack with a little room to spare. Weight is running right at 50 lbs.
The trip is CO 2nd rifle season, late October, at between 8000 and 10,500 feet elevation. Average low is 10F, record low is -4 at my location. Rapid-onset snowfalls are not uncommon. I am an experienced hiker, but not at this altitude. We will use 2 days to acclimate on the front end of the trip. I will be travelling with my brother who can share some loads, and reduce redundant items.
Fire away!
1. Pack-in
1.1. Base camp
1.1.1. Food
1.1.1.1. 2L water in Nalgene
1.1.1.2. 4ea bottles water, disposable
1.1.1.3. 10ea packs Swiss Miss Chocolate Sensation hot chocolate
1.1.1.4. 1ea package preground coffee (HEB San Antonio blend)
1.1.1.5. 1ea 16oz jar peanut butter
1.1.1.6. 12ea Power-bar or equivalent
1.1.1.7. 8ea boil-in-a-bag MRE-type dehydrated meals
1.1.1.8. 1ea medium box seasoned Minute Rice
1.1.1.9. 1ea medium canister Quaker instant oats
1.1.1.10. 1ea small bottle Tabasco
1.1.2. Food accessories
1.1.2.1. Cooking
1.1.2.1.1. 1 ea Jetboil kit
1.1.2.1.2. 4ea 110 gr. Jetfuel canisters
1.1.2.1.3. 1ea Jetboil coffee press kit
1.1.2.1.4. 1ea Bic pocket lighter
1.1.2.1.5. 2ea boxes waterproofed matches in small Ziploc bag
1.1.2.1.6. 1ea emergency magnesium block & flint
1.1.2.1.7. 1ea Esbit emergency stove
1.1.2.1.7.1. Spare Esbit fuel cubes
1.1.2.1.8. 2ea micro can openers
1.1.2.1.9. 1set camp flatware
1.1.2.1.10. 1ea small can Sterno for difficult fire starting
1.1.2.1.11. 1ea small Al/Ti coffee cup
1.1.2.2. Water
1.1.2.2.1. 1ea Katadyn Hiker Microfilter water filter
1.1.2.2.2. 5ea coffee filters for Katadyn pre-filtering
1.1.2.2.3. 2bottles Potable Aqua iodine tablets and taste rectifier
1.1.3. Misc.
1.1.3.1. 200ft parachute cord
1.1.3.2. 2ea large Hefty trash bags, folded
1.1.3.3. 1pair 60” spare bootlaces
1.1.3.4. Video camera
1.1.3.5. Canon PowerShot still digital camera
1.1.3.5.1. 2ea spare changes of batteries, 8ea. AA-cell
1.1.3.6. Zipper-hung mini thermometer
1.1.3.7. 1ea ACR emergency micro-whistle
1.1.3.8. Lowe Alpine Contour IV 90+15
1.1.3.9. Small digital watch
1.1.3.10. Bear bag
1.1.3.11. Bear mace
1.1.4. Hunting
1.1.4.1.1. Basics
1.1.4.1.1.1. Elk Tag
1.1.4.1.1.2. 1ea Browning A-Bolt 300wm
1.1.4.1.1.3. 20ea rounds in box, in Ziploc bag, manufacturer/type to be determined
1.1.4.1.1.4. Nikon Monarch ATB waterproof 8x42 binos
1.1.4.1.1.5. Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 ED glass spotting scope
1.1.4.1.1.6. Sony 24” VCT-R640 tripod
1.1.4.1.2. Pack-out elk (if req’d)
1.1.4.1.2.1. 1ea External frame pack, frame only, disassembled
1.1.4.1.2.2. Knives
1.1.4.1.2.2.1. 1ea Dozier custom fixed blade
1.1.4.1.2.2.2. 1ea Lone Wolf T2 CPM-S30V folder and sheath
1.1.4.1.2.2.3. 1ea Leatherman Wave
1.1.4.1.2.3. 1pr Leather work gloves
1.1.4.1.2.4. Orange haul-harness
1.1.4.1.3. Misc hunting accessories
1.1.4.1.3.1. Range-finder
1.1.5. Orientation
1.1.5.1. 2ea Silva Ranger compasses
1.1.5.2. 1ea Garmin Gecko 201
1.1.5.2.1. 6ea spare AAA batteries
1.1.5.3. Maps
1.1.5.3.1. 4ea National Geographic 1:24,000 USGS topo maps, waterproof
1.1.5.3.2. 3ea BLM maps
1.1.5.3.3. 1ea Cascade Designs waterproof map bag
1.1.5.4. 20ea reflective ties
1.1.5.5. Rite in the Rain all-weather memo pad spiral
1.1.5.6. Fisher all-weather ballpoint pen
1.1.6. Clothing
1.1.6.1. Head
1.1.6.1.1. 1ea Cabelas Gore-Tex & Thinsulate blaze camo stocking cap
1.1.6.1.2. 1ea Prana lightweight fleece stocking cap
1.1.6.1.3. Neoprene facemask
1.1.6.1.4. Waterproof rain hat with brim?
1.1.6.2. Chest & arms
1.1.6.2.1. el-cheapo lightweight orange mesh vest
1.1.6.2.2. Cabela’s Pro-Guide blaze orange camo pocketed vest
1.1.6.2.3. 1pair silk underlayer
1.1.6.2.4. 1pair cotton underlayer
1.1.6.2.5. Cabelas Lite Loft Late-Season Seclusion 3D Parka
1.1.6.2.6. 2ea heavy buton-down shirts
1.1.6.2.7. 1ea lightweight blaze orange overshirt
1.1.6.2.8. 1pair Cabelas Revolution gauntlet glove, waterproof, Seclusion 3D
1.1.6.2.9. Small heat packs?
1.1.6.3. Legs & waist
1.1.6.3.1. 1pair silk underlayer
1.1.6.3.2. 1pair cotton thermal underlayer
1.1.6.3.3. Cabelas Lite Loft Late-Season Seclusion 3D bib
1.1.6.3.4. 1pair polypropylene boxers
1.1.6.3.5. 2pair nylon/propylene briefs
1.1.6.3.6. 2pair cotton boxers
1.1.6.4. Feet
1.1.6.4.1. Vasque Sundowner Summit GTX boots
1.1.6.4.2. 3pair polypropylene sock liners
1.1.6.4.3. 3pair Smartwool heavy winter hiking socks
1.1.6.5. Face & neck
1.1.6.5.1. 1ea Orvis gray neck gaiter, fleece
1.1.6.5.2. 1ea generic ragwool camo full-coverage balaclava
1.1.7. Clothing accessories
1.1.7.1. 2ea large waterproof vacuum zipper bags for “dry change”
1.1.8. Tent and related
1.1.8.1. Sierra Alpha CD tent
1.1.8.1.1. main body (compressed)
1.1.8.1.2. pegs
1.1.8.1.3. apron
1.1.8.1.4. expedition fly (compressed)
1.1.8.1.5. pole kit
1.1.8.1.6. seam sealer
1.1.8.1.7. internal guy lines
1.1.8.1.8. Kelty Triptease reflective external guy line
1.1.8.1.9. UCO tent lantern and reflector
1.1.9. Camp items
1.1.9.1. Timberline Bush Pilot survival hatchet
1.1.9.2. Therm-a-rest pad chair body
1.1.9.3. First-Aid kit (contents??)
1.1.9.4. Gerber folding field saw
1.1.9.5. Lights
1.1.9.5.1. Petzal Tikka Plus LED headlamp
1.1.9.5.1.1. Spare batteries (what kind?)
1.1.9.5.2. Hubbelite Pelical 2-C waterproof flashlight
1.1.9.5.2.1. 4ea spare batteries, C-cell
1.1.9.5.3. Pelican Stealthlight 4-AA flashlight
1.1.9.5.3.1. 4ea spare batteries, AA-cell
1.1.9.6. Reading material
1.1.9.6.1. small Bible
1.1.9.6.2. novel
1.1.9.7. Sunblock (very important)
1.1.9.8. Chap-stick with SPF additive
1.1.9.9. 1ea roll toilet paper
1.1.9.10. 1ea packet baby wipes
1.1.10. Sleeping items
1.1.10.1. 2pair ear plugs
1.1.10.2. 1ea Cabelas XPG 0deg sleeping bag (compressed)
1.1.10.3. 1ea Therm-a-Rest Trail Regular sleeping pad (rolled)
1.1.10.3.1. 1ea self-inflating pad repair kit
1.1.10.3.2. 1ea outer rolled-pad sheath
1.1.10.4. 1ea Therm-a-Rest camping pillow (compressed)
1.1.10.5. 1ea emergency MPI space blanket (or equivalent)
1.2. Day pack
1.2.1. Arcteryx waterproof hip pack
1.2.2. 1ea Zojirushi ½ liter vacuum canister
1.2.3. 1ea emergency compass – Silva map master
1.2.4. consider replacing loud daypack zippers with nylon-cord zipper pulls
1.2.5. 1ea small winter-camouflage parka
1.2.6. Bear mace
2. Leave in car
2.1. Clothing accessories
2.1.1. Nikwax low-temperature leather waterproofer
2.2. Sleeping items
2.2.1. Spare sleeping pad, Therm-a-Rest closed-cell, 3-season
2.3. Misc hunting accessories
2.3.1. Nikon scope/optics care kit
2.4. Travel needs
2.4.1. Colorado road atlas
2.4.2. GI-style duffel
2.4.3. E-ticket receipt
2.4.4. Drivers license
2.4.5. wallet, etc.
2.4.6. Gun case
2.4.6.1. Locks & keys
2.5. Food accessories
2.5.1. 4ea additional Jetboil canisters
The trip is CO 2nd rifle season, late October, at between 8000 and 10,500 feet elevation. Average low is 10F, record low is -4 at my location. Rapid-onset snowfalls are not uncommon. I am an experienced hiker, but not at this altitude. We will use 2 days to acclimate on the front end of the trip. I will be travelling with my brother who can share some loads, and reduce redundant items.
Fire away!
1. Pack-in
1.1. Base camp
1.1.1. Food
1.1.1.1. 2L water in Nalgene
1.1.1.2. 4ea bottles water, disposable
1.1.1.3. 10ea packs Swiss Miss Chocolate Sensation hot chocolate
1.1.1.4. 1ea package preground coffee (HEB San Antonio blend)
1.1.1.5. 1ea 16oz jar peanut butter
1.1.1.6. 12ea Power-bar or equivalent
1.1.1.7. 8ea boil-in-a-bag MRE-type dehydrated meals
1.1.1.8. 1ea medium box seasoned Minute Rice
1.1.1.9. 1ea medium canister Quaker instant oats
1.1.1.10. 1ea small bottle Tabasco
1.1.2. Food accessories
1.1.2.1. Cooking
1.1.2.1.1. 1 ea Jetboil kit
1.1.2.1.2. 4ea 110 gr. Jetfuel canisters
1.1.2.1.3. 1ea Jetboil coffee press kit
1.1.2.1.4. 1ea Bic pocket lighter
1.1.2.1.5. 2ea boxes waterproofed matches in small Ziploc bag
1.1.2.1.6. 1ea emergency magnesium block & flint
1.1.2.1.7. 1ea Esbit emergency stove
1.1.2.1.7.1. Spare Esbit fuel cubes
1.1.2.1.8. 2ea micro can openers
1.1.2.1.9. 1set camp flatware
1.1.2.1.10. 1ea small can Sterno for difficult fire starting
1.1.2.1.11. 1ea small Al/Ti coffee cup
1.1.2.2. Water
1.1.2.2.1. 1ea Katadyn Hiker Microfilter water filter
1.1.2.2.2. 5ea coffee filters for Katadyn pre-filtering
1.1.2.2.3. 2bottles Potable Aqua iodine tablets and taste rectifier
1.1.3. Misc.
1.1.3.1. 200ft parachute cord
1.1.3.2. 2ea large Hefty trash bags, folded
1.1.3.3. 1pair 60” spare bootlaces
1.1.3.4. Video camera
1.1.3.5. Canon PowerShot still digital camera
1.1.3.5.1. 2ea spare changes of batteries, 8ea. AA-cell
1.1.3.6. Zipper-hung mini thermometer
1.1.3.7. 1ea ACR emergency micro-whistle
1.1.3.8. Lowe Alpine Contour IV 90+15
1.1.3.9. Small digital watch
1.1.3.10. Bear bag
1.1.3.11. Bear mace
1.1.4. Hunting
1.1.4.1.1. Basics
1.1.4.1.1.1. Elk Tag
1.1.4.1.1.2. 1ea Browning A-Bolt 300wm
1.1.4.1.1.3. 20ea rounds in box, in Ziploc bag, manufacturer/type to be determined
1.1.4.1.1.4. Nikon Monarch ATB waterproof 8x42 binos
1.1.4.1.1.5. Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 ED glass spotting scope
1.1.4.1.1.6. Sony 24” VCT-R640 tripod
1.1.4.1.2. Pack-out elk (if req’d)
1.1.4.1.2.1. 1ea External frame pack, frame only, disassembled
1.1.4.1.2.2. Knives
1.1.4.1.2.2.1. 1ea Dozier custom fixed blade
1.1.4.1.2.2.2. 1ea Lone Wolf T2 CPM-S30V folder and sheath
1.1.4.1.2.2.3. 1ea Leatherman Wave
1.1.4.1.2.3. 1pr Leather work gloves
1.1.4.1.2.4. Orange haul-harness
1.1.4.1.3. Misc hunting accessories
1.1.4.1.3.1. Range-finder
1.1.5. Orientation
1.1.5.1. 2ea Silva Ranger compasses
1.1.5.2. 1ea Garmin Gecko 201
1.1.5.2.1. 6ea spare AAA batteries
1.1.5.3. Maps
1.1.5.3.1. 4ea National Geographic 1:24,000 USGS topo maps, waterproof
1.1.5.3.2. 3ea BLM maps
1.1.5.3.3. 1ea Cascade Designs waterproof map bag
1.1.5.4. 20ea reflective ties
1.1.5.5. Rite in the Rain all-weather memo pad spiral
1.1.5.6. Fisher all-weather ballpoint pen
1.1.6. Clothing
1.1.6.1. Head
1.1.6.1.1. 1ea Cabelas Gore-Tex & Thinsulate blaze camo stocking cap
1.1.6.1.2. 1ea Prana lightweight fleece stocking cap
1.1.6.1.3. Neoprene facemask
1.1.6.1.4. Waterproof rain hat with brim?
1.1.6.2. Chest & arms
1.1.6.2.1. el-cheapo lightweight orange mesh vest
1.1.6.2.2. Cabela’s Pro-Guide blaze orange camo pocketed vest
1.1.6.2.3. 1pair silk underlayer
1.1.6.2.4. 1pair cotton underlayer
1.1.6.2.5. Cabelas Lite Loft Late-Season Seclusion 3D Parka
1.1.6.2.6. 2ea heavy buton-down shirts
1.1.6.2.7. 1ea lightweight blaze orange overshirt
1.1.6.2.8. 1pair Cabelas Revolution gauntlet glove, waterproof, Seclusion 3D
1.1.6.2.9. Small heat packs?
1.1.6.3. Legs & waist
1.1.6.3.1. 1pair silk underlayer
1.1.6.3.2. 1pair cotton thermal underlayer
1.1.6.3.3. Cabelas Lite Loft Late-Season Seclusion 3D bib
1.1.6.3.4. 1pair polypropylene boxers
1.1.6.3.5. 2pair nylon/propylene briefs
1.1.6.3.6. 2pair cotton boxers
1.1.6.4. Feet
1.1.6.4.1. Vasque Sundowner Summit GTX boots
1.1.6.4.2. 3pair polypropylene sock liners
1.1.6.4.3. 3pair Smartwool heavy winter hiking socks
1.1.6.5. Face & neck
1.1.6.5.1. 1ea Orvis gray neck gaiter, fleece
1.1.6.5.2. 1ea generic ragwool camo full-coverage balaclava
1.1.7. Clothing accessories
1.1.7.1. 2ea large waterproof vacuum zipper bags for “dry change”
1.1.8. Tent and related
1.1.8.1. Sierra Alpha CD tent
1.1.8.1.1. main body (compressed)
1.1.8.1.2. pegs
1.1.8.1.3. apron
1.1.8.1.4. expedition fly (compressed)
1.1.8.1.5. pole kit
1.1.8.1.6. seam sealer
1.1.8.1.7. internal guy lines
1.1.8.1.8. Kelty Triptease reflective external guy line
1.1.8.1.9. UCO tent lantern and reflector
1.1.9. Camp items
1.1.9.1. Timberline Bush Pilot survival hatchet
1.1.9.2. Therm-a-rest pad chair body
1.1.9.3. First-Aid kit (contents??)
1.1.9.4. Gerber folding field saw
1.1.9.5. Lights
1.1.9.5.1. Petzal Tikka Plus LED headlamp
1.1.9.5.1.1. Spare batteries (what kind?)
1.1.9.5.2. Hubbelite Pelical 2-C waterproof flashlight
1.1.9.5.2.1. 4ea spare batteries, C-cell
1.1.9.5.3. Pelican Stealthlight 4-AA flashlight
1.1.9.5.3.1. 4ea spare batteries, AA-cell
1.1.9.6. Reading material
1.1.9.6.1. small Bible
1.1.9.6.2. novel
1.1.9.7. Sunblock (very important)
1.1.9.8. Chap-stick with SPF additive
1.1.9.9. 1ea roll toilet paper
1.1.9.10. 1ea packet baby wipes
1.1.10. Sleeping items
1.1.10.1. 2pair ear plugs
1.1.10.2. 1ea Cabelas XPG 0deg sleeping bag (compressed)
1.1.10.3. 1ea Therm-a-Rest Trail Regular sleeping pad (rolled)
1.1.10.3.1. 1ea self-inflating pad repair kit
1.1.10.3.2. 1ea outer rolled-pad sheath
1.1.10.4. 1ea Therm-a-Rest camping pillow (compressed)
1.1.10.5. 1ea emergency MPI space blanket (or equivalent)
1.2. Day pack
1.2.1. Arcteryx waterproof hip pack
1.2.2. 1ea Zojirushi ½ liter vacuum canister
1.2.3. 1ea emergency compass – Silva map master
1.2.4. consider replacing loud daypack zippers with nylon-cord zipper pulls
1.2.5. 1ea small winter-camouflage parka
1.2.6. Bear mace
2. Leave in car
2.1. Clothing accessories
2.1.1. Nikwax low-temperature leather waterproofer
2.2. Sleeping items
2.2.1. Spare sleeping pad, Therm-a-Rest closed-cell, 3-season
2.3. Misc hunting accessories
2.3.1. Nikon scope/optics care kit
2.4. Travel needs
2.4.1. Colorado road atlas
2.4.2. GI-style duffel
2.4.3. E-ticket receipt
2.4.4. Drivers license
2.4.5. wallet, etc.
2.4.6. Gun case
2.4.6.1. Locks & keys
2.5. Food accessories
2.5.1. 4ea additional Jetboil canisters
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