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going hunting what essentials should I take

mesha

mesha

By endurance we conquer
Location
A.F.
I know there are a million list on the 10 essentials and whatever. I am looking for stuff that would fit in my pockets(cargo pants). I will have basics, but hoping someone has a golden idea I have never thought of.
I don't need to know that I need to take my gun for the hunt:rolleyes:
Anything you wouldn't head into the mountains with out "these" on your person.
to start matches
 
Bear T

Bear T

Tacoma free since '93
Location
Boulder, mt
I always carry a variety of knives, 1 5" hunting knife, 1 utility type knife, 1 3 blade knife, and sometimes my wood carving knife, (never know when you'll get bored) also a good ol' fashion Arkansas soft stone. I'm a big fan of my Leatherman Wave multi-tool.

Baby wipes are great, gloves are nice. A couple lighters, a mini-mag flashlight, (yes even during the day, because sometimes you end up walking after dark.) A whistle, some of the cool purple army firestarter.

I also always pack my GPS and Camera, some extra batteries.

Basically, I have a small back pack and carry:

3-4 knives
A sharpening stone
baby wipes
leather gloves
folding saw
GPS
Camera
Batteries
Flashlight
emergency blanket
pen and note pad
water
candy bars
firestarter
3-4 lighters
maps
whistle
small first aid kit
bandana or two
MRE

Sounds like a lot to carry, but most of its small and compact, or can be carried in your pockets. No really new or cool ideas, just things I've always found myself looking for while hunting.

Oh, and a game bag.
 
Corban_White

Corban_White

Well-Known Member
Location
Payson, AZ
I have an older model like this one:

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I love the wide jaws. I also use the file regularly.

This is an awesome light for a good price and small/light/bright/long lasting:

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Here is a good review:
http://owlbebak.vox.com/library/posts/2008/
 
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78mitsu

Registered User
waterproof matches (3/8" Tylenol bottle)
1/2 magnesium block
lighter
small LED flashlight
compass
topo map section cut out and laminated
pocketknife
backup weapon (357Mag)
HandWarmers
folding signaling mirror

I keep the matches and magnesium in a tylenol bottle in my pocket. lighter in the other. The laminated topo folded over in my back pocket, clipon compass, knife with clip (benchmade) in front pocket flashlight in beltpouch. handwarmers in side pocket
 
mesha

mesha

By endurance we conquer
Location
A.F.
CrawlinBear said:
I always carry a variety of knives, 1 5" hunting knife, 1 utility type knife, 1 3 blade knife, and sometimes my wood carving knife, (never know when you'll get bored) also a good ol' fashion Arkansas soft stone. I'm a big fan of my Leatherman Wave multi-tool.

Baby wipes are great, gloves are nice. A couple lighters, a mini-mag flashlight, (yes even during the day, because sometimes you end up walking after dark.) A whistle, some of the cool purple army firestarter.

I also always pack my GPS and Camera, some extra batteries.

Basically, I have a small back pack and carry:

3-4 knives
A sharpening stone
baby wipes
leather gloves
folding saw
GPS
Camera
Batteries
Flashlight
emergency blanket
pen and note pad
water
candy bars
firestarter
3-4 lighters
maps
whistle
small first aid kit
bandana or two
MRE

Sounds like a lot to carry, but most of its small and compact, or can be carried in your pockets. No really new or cool ideas, just things I've always found myself looking for while hunting.

Oh, and a game bag.
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Sounds similar to what I carry in my pack. Trying to decide what to put in my pockets. I hate space blankets.

Corban_White said:
I have an older model like this one:

Gerber-multi-plier-600-blunt-nose-large-7500.gif


I love the wide jaws. I also use the file regularly.

This is an awesome light for a good price and small/light/bright/long lasting:

6a00cdf7f39e2e094f010980c37a1f000b-pi


Here is a good review:
http://owlbebak.vox.com/library/posts/2008/
Click to expand...

that a cool old multitool. I used to have one but lost it.

78mitsu said:
waterproof matches (3/8" Tylenol bottle)
1/2 magnesium block
lighter
small LED flashlight
compass
topo map section cut out and laminated
pocketknife
backup weapon (357Mag)
HandWarmers
folding signaling mirror

I keep the matches and magnesium in a tylenol bottle in my pocket. lighter in the other. The laminated topo folded over in my back pocket, clipon compass, knife with clip (benchmade) in front pocket flashlight in beltpouch. handwarmers in side pocket
Click to expand...

I like the topomap Idea
 
DAA

DAA

Well-Known Member
Location
West Bountiful, UT
I think that the only things I always have with me that haven't been mentioned already are some aspirin and 25' of parachute cord. Both get used frequently.

Depending on where and what I'm hunting, I often carry a "Wyoming" saw too.

- DAA
 
mesha

mesha

By endurance we conquer
Location
A.F.
DAA said:
I think that the only things I always have with me that haven't been mentioned already are some aspirin and 25' of parachute cord. Both get used frequently.

Depending on where and what I'm hunting, I often carry a "Wyoming" saw too.

- DAA
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I am thinking about getting one of those braided para cord bracelets. Like 25 feet of cord

Whats a wyoming saw?
 
O'neal

O'neal

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Location
evanston wy
All of said in above post's are necessary.Dont forget TP...and when walking carry a back pocket full of TP or tissues.In the past I've had to cut sleeves and pocket's off,not fun.
 
Houndoc

Houndoc

Registered User
Location
Grantsville
My basics:

knife
matches and lighter
flashlight & head lamp
tp
rope
compass
whistle
small amount of food (candy bars, jerky, fruit)
water
clothing as needed for water (current and looming)
small first aid kit
binoculars
 
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