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#235272 - 11/08/11 08:02 PM Hunter's pack
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
What should a hunter carry in the cooler regions for the north - Fall to winter season?

Small pack with
1. dry socks
2. rain gear
3. basic 10
3. water
4. Direction finding; gps/ map/ compass
5. cell phone. charged

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#235273 - 11/08/11 08:10 PM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3819
Loc: USA
The version of the Ten Essentials I've seen already include extra clothes, water, map and compass.

The three things that are hardest to improvise in the field are a knife, fire making and a flashlight, so I'd suggest redundancy in those areas. Redundant navigation (a GPS plus a map and compass) is also highly recommended. I usually drop a waypoint at camp and/or at the trailhead and then turn the GPS off, relying on map and compass from there on. There's a strong argument to be made for having the GPS track your movement, but in that case I'd want to bring spare batteries.

Definitely add cordage to the list. I also like to add a metal cup, which makes boiling water for disinfection or for tea much easier.

I'd add a PLB if possible. They're more rugged and more likely to work than a cellphone.

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#235274 - 11/08/11 08:15 PM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
Finn Offline
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Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Hi,

I tend to carry more gear than is necessary, but I agree with chaosmagnet.
Am going on a day trip myself Friday. I'm sure I'll carry too much. Ha!
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#235275 - 11/08/11 08:17 PM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
Hikin_Jim Offline
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Registered: 10/12/07
Posts: 1804
Loc: Southern California
Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
What should a hunter carry in the cooler regions for the north - Fall to winter season?

Small pack with
1. dry socks
2. rain gear
3. basic 10
3. water
4. Direction finding; gps/ map/ compass
5. cell phone. charged

Everyone's interpretation of the "Basic 10" seems to be a little different, but if you mean the original 10 Essentials published by The Mountaineers in I believe the 1930's (map, compass, light, sun protection, extra food and water, extra clothing, matches, firestarter [tinder], knife, and FAK), I would add:
-shelter, at least trash bags
-duct tape
-a whistle
-a signal mirror
-possibly a PLB
-A lightweight insulating pad of at least sit down size, particularly if there's snow/frozen ground
-20' 550 cord

You can go on an on from there and get a pack so big that you can't move, but I'd add at least those things.

HJ
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#235277 - 11/08/11 08:22 PM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
DavidEnoch Offline
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Registered: 03/04/06
Posts: 74
Loc: Texas
I would add a closed cell foam pad to sit on and also something to clean up with after field dressing your game.

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#235287 - 11/08/11 11:20 PM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: DavidEnoch]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
Maybe a small sleeping bag/poncho liner to go under a space blanket. Might be chilly up north if you're stuck outside overnight.

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#235289 - 11/09/11 12:31 AM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
bacpacjac Offline
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Registered: 05/05/07
Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
I agree with everyone who's chimed in so far. I always recommend carrying extra shelter, food and firemaking when the cold weather arrives, including extra tinder. Cold and wet isn't fun and can be dangerous.
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#235292 - 11/09/11 01:02 AM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
ironraven Offline
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Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
I'd start with my Core 15:
Knife, Firestarters (2 kinds), water carrier and purification, metal pot/cup/bottle, signals (cell, active audiable and visual- you should have passive visual with your blaze orange already, PLB if you can swing it), cordage, navigation (compass, map, gps), flashlight (with batteries), fak, tools (pliers and a SAK or a multi), socks, ID, some small food, and rain gear and/or thermal layer, in a small pack. Oh, wait, that's my EDC- so I'll add a little more.

For hunting, I'd add a tarp or sportsmans blanket (maybe a wool blanket, to), gauntlets, guts bag, a couple chemlights or a light stick, some thermal packs, minimal cleaning kit, and a spare blaze vest for the deer, and some surveyor's tape.

Oh, and a partner. I don't do big game alone, deer or bear. Easier to carry out with two. smile
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#235295 - 11/09/11 02:33 AM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
Byrd_Huntr Offline
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Registered: 01/28/10
Posts: 1174
Loc: MN, Land O' Lakes & Rivers ...
Here's a link to the Minnesota DNR website. They recommend some pretty basic items for overnight survival.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/tips/safety.html
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#235300 - 11/09/11 02:54 AM Re: Hunter's pack [Re: TeacherRO]
ponder Offline
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Registered: 12/18/06
Posts: 367
Loc: American Redoubt
Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
What should a hunter carry in the cooler regions for the north - Fall to winter season?


What are you hunting?

Describe your hunt plan.

Someone will surely remember to bring the gun and 4 rounds of ammo to walk up behind the barn.
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