Some people likely find this part of hunting boring, monotonous, annoying, confusing if they have no organizational abilities, or maybe they just hate it. Gear prep and packing is one of my favorite things to do, mostly because it means we are about to load up and disappear into the mountains. Below is the most recent and up to date version of my packing list for scouting. I load my packing lists here for anyone’s reference. I know a packing lists isn’t an edge of your seat read, but maybe it will help someone think of something or remind them to grab something they might otherwise forget. Happy gear prep!
* – This item is dependent upon the weather forecast before leaving. This item may or may not go, or a different item may be substituted to fit the forecast.
** – What food items and the amount we take depends on length of trip in the backcountry, how much weight we want to carry, and desired daily nutritional goals for the trip.
Hauling It
-Stone Glacier Sky 5900 pack
Getting There/Staying Alive
-Grayl GeoPress
-Katadyn BeFree water filter
-Garmin InReach
-Peax Backcountry Duo headlamp
-Pistol/magazine
-Nalgene bottles (2)
-Fire kit
-First aid kit/IFAK
-Toiletries kit (TP, Klean Freak body wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, contact kit, etc)
-Spare 550 cord
-Peax Backcountry Elite trekking poles
-Wilderness Athlete drink mixes
-Sunglasses
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray
The Camp
-Nemo Hornet tent & footprint
-Sleeping bag *
-Klymit inflatable seat
-Klymit Static V2 inflatable sleeping pad
-Jetboil Stash
-Cup/spoon
-Primus Easy Light lantern & fuel canister
-Drybag & 550 cord (for food stashing)
-Klymit Romer tarp/stakes/cord
-Kifaru Woobie *
Optics To Spot The Critters
-Marsupial bino harness/binos
-Vortex Viper HD spotting scope (in vehicle, may go with depending on scouting location)
-Tripod
-Klymit Cush Seat
Clothing
-Sitka Dewpoint jacket
-Sitka Kelvin vest *
-Sitka Jetstream jacket *
Born Primitive Tundra puffy jacket *
-Insulation layer *
-Pants *
-Socks, underwear, shirts, etc.
Grub **
-Peak Refuel meals
-Ready Wise meals
-Mountain House meals
-Fillo’s Walking Tamales
-Tuna pouches
-Jerky
-Clif Shot Bloks
-Various snacks
-Coffee / hot chocolate