Haraldson - 2019 - Backcountry Hunting
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Accessories
2.49 lb
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Clothing (worn)
6.34 lb
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Clothing (packed)
3.21 lb
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Cooking
0.85 lb
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Electronics
0.84 lb
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Hunting
10.51 lb
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Packing
5.37 lb
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Shelter
4.05 lb
Benefits: Low probability of bugs. Above freezing temps.
Concerns: Water somewhat scarce. Potential for winter conditions.
Location: Altitudes over 9,000 ft above sea level.
Weather: Highs in the 60s. Lows in the mid-30s.
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Accessories
Weight qty -
Bear Spray
Counterstrike
12.5
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First Aid
Medications, wound care, foot care, repairs, teeth, hygiene
4.8
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Firestarting
lighter, matches, striker, et al
1.4
oz1
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- kg
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Maps
Beartooth Publishing
3
oz1
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- kg
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Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Alpine CF
17.2
oz1
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Wallet
ID, cash, credit card
1
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Clothing (worn)
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Eyewear (sun)
Native Dash XP
0.75
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- g
- kg
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Gaiters
Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High
8.6
oz1
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Headwear (sun)
Woodland pattern ballcap
2.6
oz1
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- kg
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Headwear (warm)
Buff neck gaiter
1.3
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- kg
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Pant
Stio Pinedale pant
15.7
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- kg
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Shirt (baselayer)
Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Neck Zip
7.7
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Shirt (vest)
generic polypro mesh vest
3
oz1
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Shoes
Asolo synthetic
52.8
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Socks
Darn Tough wool
3
oz2
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Underwear
Champion polypro
3
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Clothing (packed)
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Eyewear (prescription)
prescription
2
oz1
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Gloves (insulated)
Mittens
4.9
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- kg
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Headwear (warm)
Ibex beanie
1.6
oz1
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Jacket (insulated)
Patagonia Fitz Roy parka
22.3
oz1
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Jacket (shell)
Marmot
12.4
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Pant (shell)
Outdoor Research Paclite pants
8.1
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Cooking
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Cookpot
Snowpeak 900 mL titanium
3.25
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Fuel container
generic
1.5
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Mug
Backpacking Light Trapper's Mug
1.4
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Pot grabber
MSR aluminum
0.5
oz1
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Purification
Aquamira (repackaged)
1.5
oz1
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Stove
Caldera Cone system
2.25
oz1
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Utensil
Backpacking Light short handled TI spoon
0.25
oz1
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Water bottles
1L Smart Water and 2L Platypus
3
oz1
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Electronics
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Battery
battery and cord for phone recharge
3.3
oz1
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GPS
Nexus 5x
4.8
oz1
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Light
Black Diamond Storm headlamp
3.2
oz1
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- kg
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Light
Petzl eLite (backup light)
0.7
oz1
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Watch
Suunto Vector
1.5
oz1
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Hunting
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Ammunition
4x rounds
3.6
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Binoculars
Leupold 10x42
28
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Cordage
Gossamer Gear EZC line (50' of 2mm, 225 lb cord)
0.8
oz1
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Field dressing gloves
generic nitrile gloves
0.8
oz1
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Hunting license
License and tag(s)
0.1
oz1
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Knife
ESEE Izula II in Cordura sheath
3.6
oz1
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Knife
Havalon Piranta w/ extra blades
1.5
oz1
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- kg
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Knife sharpener
DMT diamond hone
0.9
oz1
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Marking tape
generic orange tape
1.4
oz1
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Meat bags
Horn Hunter synthetic
12.3
oz1
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Meat bags
Hefty contractor bags
0
oz1
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PPE
3M ear protection
0.3
oz1
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Rangefinder
Vortex Ranger 1000
7.7
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- g
- kg
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Rifle
Tikka T3 .308
96
oz1
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- kg
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Scope
Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm
11.2
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Packing
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Backpack
Seek Outside Unaweep 4
58
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Binocular pouch
Voodoo Tactical MOLLE bino case
5
oz1
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Chest pack
HPG Recon Kit Bag
12.96
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Bear bag
mesh and sinylon
3
oz1
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Ditty
DIY spinnaker fabric
0.3
oz1
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Dry bag
for sleeping bag
3.5
oz1
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- kg
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Dry bag
for extra clothing
3.1
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Shelter
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Bag or quilt
Feathered Friends Hummingbird UL 20
27.3
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Groundcloth
3F gear tarp (doubles as clean surface during butchering)
5.7
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Sleeping Pad
Thermarest Z-rest torso-length
4.5
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Pillow
inflatable
0.8
oz1
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Shelter
Titanium Goat Vertex 5
26.5
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