My Gear List

[JLS]

Thank God, you just spared us at least 10 “what’s the best” threads.

He might come back and ask what the best giardia remedy is .

 

[Frazier]

I just knocked hard on some wood and will respond by saying I’m not bringing any. I’ve brought it before into the mountains and just never use it. Not saying that’s the right or a bright idea.

I’ve only ever used the iodine tabs a few times in Montana when getting water from a stale, stagnant alpine tarn. Other than that, i just drink it. So far so good.

Might wanna add baby wipes to the pack list

 

[MTGomer]

Actually a 6 pack of Wilderness Wipes are the one thing that I packed that I need to add to the list.
Not for that reason though.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Gomer, are there still issues flying with isobutane or are you hiking in? I just got a screaming craigslist deal on a msr white gas stove specifically for taking to alaska to eliminate that hassle with flying.

Commercial definitely, flying... my pilot in POW didn’t care, some operators might?

I got a whisper lite international for AK, the only fuel source on Adak is gasoline and that stove burned it no problem.

 

[wyoboypt]

I just knocked hard on some wood and will respond by saying I’m not bringing any. I’ve brought it before into the mountains and just never use it. Not saying that’s the right or a bright idea.

I’ve only ever used the iodine tabs a few times in Montana when getting water from a stale, stagnant alpine tarn. Other than that, i just drink it. So far so good.

I’m really liking the new profile pic. Definite upgrade

 

[MTGomer]

Thanks @wyoboypt

A guy can only eat Cheeto‘s, and play Big Buck Hunter for so long before its time to get his lazy, fat butt off the couch and do something I suppose.

 

[MT_Chad]

Commercial definitely, flying... my pilot in POW didn’t care, some operators might?

I got a whisper lite international for AK, the only fuel source on Adak is gasoline and that stove burned it no problem.

I have heard it does depend on the operator, like 40 mile air, since they fly commercial, it is a hard no. I have also heard of some of them having a compartment outside the plane to put butane and bear spray.

 

[WIbiggame]

Not to hijack this but here is a link to what I am taking on a 10 day backpack elk hunt September in Montana. Disregard the clothing worn, this is everything I will have in truck and only take what the weather calls for.

https://lighterpack.com/r/6uzfyf

 

[NEWHunter]

Yes, I’m aware that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask questions, but . . . when guys talk about how much their pack weighs, does that figure include the weight of the pack and the weight of the rifle?

 

[WIbiggame]

Yes, I’m aware that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask questions, but . . . when guys talk about how much their pack weighs, does that figure include the weight of the pack and the weight of the rifle?

Mine is broke down into pack and items in it but also has weapon, optics, and clothes on my back

 

[MTGomer]

Yes, I’m aware that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask questions, but . . . when guys talk about how much their pack weighs, does that figure include the weight of the pack and the weight of the rifle?

When I weigh mine it includes the pack weight because I just weigh myself with it on my back.

I owe @noharleyyet a pack weight still. Totally forgot and now it’s hopefully making its way to the bottom of a plane.

 

[noharleyyet]

When I weigh mine it includes the pack weight because I just weigh myself with it on my back.

I owe @noharleyyet a pack weight still. Totally forgot and now it’s hopefully making its way to the bottom of a plane.

Haul out heavy gomer....

 

[WIbiggame]

When I weigh mine it includes the pack weight because I just weigh myself with it on my back.

I owe @noharleyyet a pack weight still. Totally forgot and now it’s hopefully making its way to the bottom of a plane.

Good luck on your hunt!

 

[belshawelk]

My list is easy

100% Kuiu
100% Nosler
100% Pendleton Ammo
100% Leupold
And Danner (That will change to Kennetrek)

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Yes, I’m aware that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask questions, but . . . when guys talk about how much their pack weighs, does that figure include the weight of the pack and the weight of the rifle?

Typically it doesn’t include water, rifle, range finder, binos, and clothing you are wearing.

 

[Bluejeep]

I hate the answers you get from the "how much does your pack weight" questions. Everyone includes/excludes items that others don't. I feel the only true way to figure weight is from skin out. Your body does not care if your pockets are full, what's in your bino pouch, if you count the weight of your food & fuel, or that it you don't count your weapon because it "weighs what it weighs". All it knows is you added XX pounds to yourself that your legs now need to move up the mountain.

 

[mtmuley]

That gear will lighten the wallet fast. mtmuley

 

[WIbiggame]

I hate the answers you get from the "how much does your pack weight" questions. Everyone includes/excludes items that others don't. I feel the only true way to figure weight is from skin out. Your body does not care if your pockets are full, what's in your bino pouch, if you count the weight of your food & fuel, or that it you don't count your weapon because it "weighs what it weighs". All it knows is you added XX pounds to yourself that your legs now need to move up the mountain.

Exactly! I weighed everything I plan on taking in the link above. Like you said weight is weight.

 

[MT_Chad]

When I weigh mine it includes the pack weight because I just weigh myself with it on my back.

I owe @noharleyyet a pack weight still. Totally forgot and now it’s hopefully making its way to the bottom of a plane.

Go get em gomer!

 

[Irrelevant]

That gear will lighten the wallet fast. mtmuley

I noticed that too, felt a twinge of jealously reading it.