What’s everyone’s stalking pack and setup?

[warriors meadow]

Good morning,

I was just curious what everyone’s setup is for stalking?

My setup: M.E.C. 3l hydro pack strapped to my L.L. Bean hunter’s carryall
- water
- extra clothes
- food
- ghillie poncho
- rubber gloves
- Becker BK4 with lansky blade medic/ sharpening stone and BK12 in the sheath

Maxpedition thermite (drop leg pouch)
- hunting license/tags
- compass
- small info cards with various knots
- lighter
- Becker dozier folding knife
- life straw
- SOL bivey sack
- ifak
- headlight extra batteries
- instant coffee
- bandana

I’ve practiced and can shoot with both packs on while standing and kneeling.

Thanks, W.M.


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[Wilderlife]

Depends a lot on the season over here. I've only just bought it but I have a Kifaru Door Gunner. It'll get plenty of use over the next few months when our summer ramps up. I plan on only carrying water, first aid kit, camera, and knife. There might be a few other bits and pieces like a fox whistle or whatever, but for the most part, that's it. The vast majority of my summer hunting is culling pigs and goats while I scout for the deer rut in the following autumn season.

Besides that, I can't comment much on other packs as I've only recently started stalking with a traditional bow. I am very keen to buy a Kifaru or Exo of some sort that is small than my Exo 5500, as I want a smaller bag to have on my back when carrying out meat is a possibility. The 5500 cinches down nicely but I tend to carry lots of stuff in it like a stove and other gear, as I like to take my time and enjoy the bush as much as possible. Over the last season I've packed out a couple dozen deer (rifle hunting) and have done them all in one trip, so a day pack that is capable of hauling out a whole deer is something I'll be looking towards.

 

[Beendare]

When I'm in the Rocky mountains, I typically use a bigger pack...my McHale that's about 3,500cuin. I drop it on stalks as it can be noisy with the Dynema rubbing on stuff.

My favorite for day hunts is a fanny style day pack. I like that Badlands monster....and I do stalks on hogs, deer and Javi's with that on.

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[sneaky]

When I'm in the Rocky mountains, I typically use a bigger pack...my McHale that's about 3,500cuin. I drop it on stalks as it can be noisy with the Dynema rubbing on stuff.

My favorite for day hunts is a fanny style day pack. I like that Badlands monster....and I do stalks on hogs, deer and Javi's with that on.

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You ever tried the Eberlestock Tailhook? It's along the lines of the Monster. Quiet material, well thought out. I've used one for years, especially whitetail hunting.

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