I take 2 of these...

[cnelk]

There are a few things I take 2 of in my pack.

1) Headlamps. Id rather have a spare headlamp ready to go than to switch batteries

2) Knives. I take one fixed blade and one Havalon

3) Fire starters. Either two lighters, or one lighter and one flint/magnesium


Anyone else double up on anything?

 

[OldGrayJB]

Water purifier. I usually take my Steripen and some Aquatabs.
I only take one lighter. I just make sure it's got plenty of fluid. Not a bad idea to have a spare though. No weight penalty.

 

[TCUHunter34]

CNElk has the same exact list as I do. But, I also take two releases when on an archery hunt.

 

[Jimss]

I bring at least a pair of shells....although 99% of the time it only takes 1!

 

[FLAK]

Yep, any backcountry hunt gets 2 headlamps and knives.

 

[Billy Goat]

Extra pair of socks. Not two pair but two socks in my pack, even for a day hunt.

 

[Logan80]

I've never done a back country long distance hunt. But even on a long day hunt I always have two knives, two lighters, two lights, and two sources of navigation (cell phone and regular compass).

 

[Catahoula]

2 Headlamps
2 releases
2 knives (fixed and havalon)
2 firestarters

 

[menhaden_man]

Two compasses... I have a terrible sense of direction.

 

[lyle_destroys]

I dont carry two methods of water purification but I carry a lighter for every pocket it seems. I leave 2 or 3 stashed in my backpack at all times.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

2 releases
2 water purification methods
2 fire starting methods
2 knives plus some extra blades
2 extra sets of batteries from different boxes

 

[LaHunter]

2 ways to start fire, one in pack and one in my pocket
2 knives
2 compasses
2 headlamps

 

[Laelkhunter]

Two releases. One in my pack, the other stays attached to the string on my bow until I leave my truck, then it gets attached to my wrist.

Two knives (actually three).

Two lights (actually four, 2 Streamlight Strion, and 2 caplights that attach to the bill of my cap 1 of which goes in my pocket).

I was taught a while ago, 2 is one and one is none.

 

[5MilesBack]

I do the same, two headlamps plus my small flashlight, fixed blade knife and Havalon, and a lighter and my magnesium. I also carry a couple trioxane tabs, and also spare batteries.

 

[87TT]

2 Headlamps
2 releases
2 knives (fixed and havalon)
2 firestarters

And this chair...……… and this thermos...…………...That's all I need...……..

But I do carry these.

 

[coloyooper]

To add to your list,

There are a few things I take 2 of in my pack.

1) Headlamps. Id rather have a spare headlamp ready to go than to switch batteries

2) Knives. I take one fixed blade and one Havalon

3) Fire starters. Either two lighters, or one lighter and one flint/magnesium


Anyone else double up on anything?

I also take two water purifiers. Sawyer Squeeze and a Steripen.

 

[Wrench]

I take double and triple things I've lost or broken in my 25+ years afield.

Always multiple knives, enough ways to start A FEW FIRES, aquamira drops in addition to whatever purifier i chose, light, waaaaay to many baby wipes and i will carry a pair of spandex nitrile coated gloves no matter what the temp is. They're great for getting wood, staying warm.....wiping my ass in a jam.

 

[Rob5589]

2 headlamps, main and back up
2 releases, main and back up
2 types of fire starter
2 knives, one replaceable blade, one fixed

 

[Elk97]

When in griz country I carry both kinds of bear protection (lead and spray).
Two zip locks with some TP/wipes.

 

[RS3579]

2 lighters
2 knives ( fixed/removable )
2 hats brimmed/insulated