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Post by lugnutz on Apr 22, 2012 0:13:00 GMT -5
I've recently started taking a backpack to the stand with me each time i go out, just curious what all you guys/gals take out with you each and every time.
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Post by duff on Apr 22, 2012 7:30:54 GMT -5
Depends on the day and the plan. Most hunting is done out the back door so I am lucky if I remember a knife or underwear. Figure if I need it, I walk 10 minutes back.
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Post by esshup on Apr 22, 2012 9:03:08 GMT -5
It depends where I'm at, and if it's a half day or full day hunt, and what the weather forcast is. I've been taking along a backpack for a few years now.
Here's from a morning 'till night stand hunt This is whittled down for a shorter hunt, one closer to home, or a spot and stalk hunt.
Transportation tag(s)
zip ties to tie them on
field dressing knife
zip loc bags (heart and liver)
drag rope if in an area that it's needed
Towel or baby wipes to clean hands/forearms
bottle of water
granola bars or trail mix
TP (just in case)
extra flashlight
book
rangefinder
binoculars
possibles bag or a couple extra rounds (I still take them even tho I've never needed them - watch, I will this year now!)
lightweight small pruners for cutting small branches
Grunt call
tree umbrella (if rain or snow is in the forcast)
Cell Phone is in upper jacket pocket, wallet in pants pocket with license.
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Post by Russ Koon on Apr 22, 2012 9:35:23 GMT -5
Pretty well covered it there.
Figured I might be the first to include a book, but you beat me to it.
I'd add my parachute cord (mine's not the real thing...the imitation stuff from Walmart is pretty good and very cheap), and my small camera (my cell phone just makes and receives calls...doesn't play music, take pictures or show movies).
Oh, and a police whistle is a good idea. Have never needed it yet, but it's capable of attracting attention at a greater distance than shouting, and with less chance of being misunderstood. Could be a very small and light lifesaver if you're ever the subject of a search. No batteries needed, and I don't know how you could ever break one.
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Post by evolutionsthunder on Apr 22, 2012 11:49:32 GMT -5
first aid kit
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Post by ncmountainman on Apr 22, 2012 15:40:39 GMT -5
Blble, a book or magazine, extra rounds, tags, flashlight, gloves, TP, goody powder, thermos of coffee, and a snack to eat, along with an empty coke bottle (you know-especially with after that thermos of coffee), and some empty zip lock sandwich bags.
I like to be comfortable and stay at at least 4-5 hours per sitting.
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Post by swilk on Apr 23, 2012 10:06:32 GMT -5
Way to much crap.
At least one book and usually two.
A pocket solitaire game.
2 flashlights.
Allen wrench set.
Extra release.
Key ring with keys to all my treestands.
GPS mounted to one shoulder strap.
Extra battery for my cell phone.
Folding saw.
Pruners.
2 water bottles.
Rain suit.
Reflective tacks.
Range finder.
Binoculars.
Extra pull strings.
Taurus .40
TP
Small bottle of scent killer
Various snacks depending on how mong I am planning on being out.
<edit> forgot my knife.
Those are the things that live in the pack all deer season long. A few items make appearances depending on the time I am using it. Thermacell and extra fuel/pads. Shells/powder/bullets if I am gun hunting.
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Post by dadfsr on Apr 23, 2012 10:30:12 GMT -5
Way to much crap. At least one book and usually two. A pocket solitaire game. 2 flashlights. Allen wrench set. Extra release. Key ring with keys to all my treestands. GPS mounted to one shoulder strap. Extra battery for my cell phone. Folding saw. Pruners. 2 water bottles. Rain suit. Reflective tacks. Range finder. Binoculars. Extra pull strings. Taurus .40 TP Small bottle of scent killer Various snacks depending on how mong I am planning on being out. Those are the things that live in the pack all deer season long. A few items make appearances depending on the time I am using it. Thermacell and extra fuel/pads. Shells/powder/bullets if I am gun hunting. ...uummmmm.....I don't see a thing wrong with that list  ;D ;D |
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Post by featherduster on Apr 23, 2012 17:19:07 GMT -5
binoculars
box of shells
several extra duck and goose calls
canteen of water
thermos of coffee (cream and sugar)
dog treats
duck hanger
extra pair of cheap jersey gloves ( I don,t wear gloves when I am hunting)
rubber trapping gloves
extra decoy line with attached anchor
small plastic bag with a few candies
a small towel
Oh did I tell you I don't Carry a pack when I deer hunt........this is my day pack for duck hunting.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Apr 24, 2012 9:24:57 GMT -5
binoculars
GPS (extra)
batteries
extra shells during gun season
TP
gloves
rain gear
my down jacket if I have a long walk in
hand warmers
solitare game bow/ pack holder screw in
umbrella if it's raining
Thermocell in early season
seat cushion for hang-on or ladder stands
flash light / head lamp
lunch
extra release
grunt tube
doe bleet can
doe in estrus scent (code blue)
pull up rope
drag roap
multi tool
knife
I think that's it
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Post by schoolmaster on Apr 24, 2012 10:38:52 GMT -5
What do you carry to write on your tag with? I use a pencil. I have quit carrying a day pack or hunting bag. I have enough pockets to carry the minimum equipment. I need. Just the essentials. A Cold Steel Master Hunter hunting knife, a shipping tag with the wire tie for tagging the deer, the afore mentioned pencil, a 6' piece of 1/2 in rope, a package of guttin gloves, and for an all day stay a small bottle of water. I have 3 extra loads for my rifle either muzzleloader or PCR, and my cell phone for emergencies. Oops, forgot TP if staying all day.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Apr 24, 2012 13:21:49 GMT -5
What do you carry to write on your tag with? I use a pencil. I have quit carrying a day pack or hunting bag. I have enough pockets to carry the minimum equipment. I need. Just the essentials. A Cold Steel Master Hunter hunting knife, a shipping tag with the wire tie for tagging the deer, the afore mentioned pencil, a 6' piece of 1/2 in rope, a package of guttin gloves, and for an all day stay a small bottle of water. I have 3 extra loads for my rifle either muzzleloader or PCR, and my cell phone for emergencies. Oops, forgot TP if staying all day. I have a pen and paper in the truck. |
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Post by oneshot on Apr 28, 2012 8:52:12 GMT -5
Stuff that I carry that I haven't seen listed yet.
A small compact mirror.
A small compact self storing sharpening steel.
TP for blood trailing.
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Post by stevein on Apr 28, 2012 9:45:51 GMT -5
Stuff that stays
Knife
Saw
Pruners
Extra gloves (saves climbing down when I drop one or they get wet)
TP with some glass cleaner/fog proof
Heart/liver bag
Flashlight
Halls cough drops, Honey-Lemon
Chemical hand warmers
Drag rope
Binocs
Tags w/pencil stub
Saran skin to cover flintlock in case of rain
Blue Tip Matches in an old marbles match safe for luck. Was my Dad's and going out without it would just not be right
Bottle of water
Compass, see match safe
Added as needed
umbrella and or rain coat
Sandwiches
snacks
spare shells when I carry suppository gun
I carry everything I need to care for and feed my Muzzle loader in a possible bag and powder horn.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on May 1, 2012 12:43:42 GMT -5
flashlights
batteries
lightbulbs
compass
wallet
toiletpaper
p-bottle
spit bottle
mini first-aid kit
water
extra gloves
handkerchief
lens wipes
glasses case
cell phone
knife
sharpener
mini-saw
"epipen"
"digoxin"
latex gloves
rag
baggies
30' nylon cord
water
snack
extra ammo
rangefinder
grunt tube
bleat can
scent killer
deer lure
drag scent keys & cord
hand warmers
"klines"
treestand wrenches
orange marking ribbon
hook-starter
screw-in hooks
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Post by joeyb on May 2, 2012 8:44:09 GMT -5
I just started carrying a bag this year too. Used to always use a climber, so I'd just have a fanny pack. I started using ladders this year, and realized I could take more in a bag.
Warm Hat, Warm Gloves, Warm Facemask
Lightweight Hat, Gloves, Facemask
Extra Release (in bow season) and Shells (in gun season)
Camera
Book
Bag O' Scents (attractants) & Q-Tips to dip and throw
Scent Eliminator spray
Screw in Bow Holder
Extra Bow Rope
TP
General Rag (Usually used for Sweat so it too is in a ZipLock)
Sunglasses
Extra Lighters
Hunting License, transport tags, and Sharpie pen
HSS Deer Drag Strap
Flashlight
Extra Batteries
Grunt Tube and Doe Bleat Can
Handwarmers
Tylenol
Cherry Coke Zero or Diet Mt. Dew (depending on day)
Limb Saw
Extra Pocket knife
Ash & Butt Case (Old Acorn Wafer case)
Face paint
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Post by firstwd on May 2, 2012 13:57:38 GMT -5
Enough of the right things that if "Red Dawn" happens while I'm in the woods, I won't have to go back to the truck. :-)
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Post by huntingman on May 4, 2012 20:05:25 GMT -5
If i'm going out afterschool, a phone, knife, gun and ammo, no license because i'm landowner exempt, and paper and pen.
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Post by coyote6974 on May 4, 2012 20:39:13 GMT -5
I keep my stuff in my "bowbag". I have an extra release, a bottle of windchecker, small binocular, facemask, extra golves, multitool, grunt tube, rangefinder, large hunting knife, small hunting knife, trail marking ribbon, mouth blown coyote call. Everything else I may need is in my vehicle.
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;D ;D
