Royal27
AH ambassador
So when you go on a hunt how do you pack? Meaning:
I've found that I've become much more of a "minimalist" over the years. I'm not a gear guy so I keep it pretty simple. For example, when elk hunting I take two pair of wool pants for the week. For Africa I'll take two pair of convertible pants (love the daily laundry service!!!). Even with this I find I take stuff that I never use, although some is stuff like first aid kit and compass that I will always take regardless.
I do use a list and have at least off and on for years. I remember laughing at my dad as a teenager for using a list. Until that time I forgot my bedroll for the deeer camp.... After that I borrowed his list.
Even with a list I do go back and check to make sure I've packed certain things - passport, 4457, gaiters, etc... I'll check these things multiple times, even though I've "checked it off the list."
Love to hear any ideas, or rituals!
- How long before the hunt do you start packing?
- How many times do you pack, then re-pack?
- How much "junk" do you end up packing that you never use?
- Do you use a list to make sure you don't forget anything?
I've found that I've become much more of a "minimalist" over the years. I'm not a gear guy so I keep it pretty simple. For example, when elk hunting I take two pair of wool pants for the week. For Africa I'll take two pair of convertible pants (love the daily laundry service!!!). Even with this I find I take stuff that I never use, although some is stuff like first aid kit and compass that I will always take regardless.
I do use a list and have at least off and on for years. I remember laughing at my dad as a teenager for using a list. Until that time I forgot my bedroll for the deeer camp.... After that I borrowed his list.
Even with a list I do go back and check to make sure I've packed certain things - passport, 4457, gaiters, etc... I'll check these things multiple times, even though I've "checked it off the list."
Love to hear any ideas, or rituals!