MVRK28
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Getting ready for Colorado Mule Deer 3rd rifle season in unit 64/65. Draw odds have me feeling fairly confident we will be getting a tag.
My plan, like many others, is to get away from the roads and set up our camp in our primary glassing location. We will have about 9-10 days including scout time so we may move if our first location doesn't work out as planned. I would really appreciate if some of you experienced backpack hunters could let me know if I am on the right track.
Here's what I've got planned(most of this I've already purchased):
Clothing: I have already picked up pretty much all of my gear, I went with Kuiu for all of my clothing and bino harness. I'm wearing their Attack Pants and Guide Jacket, 145 Merino Wool top and bottom and also packing Peloton 200 bottoms and hoodie for mid layer. I'm bringing gaiters just in case, they're pretty light weight so I figured better to have than and not need them than the reverse.
Rain Gear: Undecided - could get cheaper Cabelas branded or some of the Kuiu stuff on clearance, probably Cabelas to save $$.
Boots: Game time decision based on weather, if there's snow on the ground then a Danner Vital 400g, however if the weather permits I will be running a Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX.
Pack: Alps Commander external frame & Bag (Not as light as I would like but for the price I couldn't pass it up. However if it fails on a trip to X-8 in California I will most likely replace with a Kuiu Icon Pro prior to going to Colorado)
Sleep System: Alps Zephyr 2 Tent, Alps Quest Down Bag (20 Degree), Thermarest Prolite Plus and Cocoon pillow.
Cook System: Jetboil Flash (bringing 2 ea of the 100 size fuel cans, coffee press & pot support), MSR Quick Skillet and Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork.
Food: coffee and protein shake to start the day, adding MCT oil to protein shake to boost fat, will bring an assortment of Keto Bars, F Bomb Macadamia Nut Butters, Macadamia Nuts and then Mountain House for dinner. I am shooting for 2500-3000 calories per day.
Water: Platypus Hoser 3l with inline Sawyer Mini Filter and 2 additional 2l Platy bags. I plan to bring the 16oz bag that came with the Sawyer filter and cut open the sealed bottom using it as a funnel to fill the larger bags.
Weapon: Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed (6.5 Creed) w/ Nightforce SHV 4-14x50F1. Using Nightforce Ultra Light rings as well. Shooting 130 gr Nosler Accubond handloads, getting close to 2800 fps and sub MOA accuracy with these. I will probably also carry my sidearm, a Sig Sauer SP2022 chambered in 40 S&W.
Optics: Vortex Diamondback 10x42 binos and Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60 angled spotter on Vortex Summit Tripod with phone scope. Also bringing my Vortex Ranger 1500 rangefinder.
Kill Kit: BenchMade Saddle Mountain Skinner, Outdoor Edge Razor Pro, Latex Gloves, 550 Paracord, Pen, Caribou Gear Muley Meat on Bone bags. I'd like to find a thin, light sheet of plastic to use while processing to try to keep meat off the ground. Haven't found one yet though.
Misc: Bag for trash that can be hung in a tree, same with food. I know it's not necessarily grizzly country where we are going but I'm sure there are a few bears in the area so better safe than sorry I guess. 16000 mah battery to recharge phones. Petzl Tikka 200 headlamp, first aid kit, a good book (haha), TREKKING POLES. And of course the essentials, TP, tooth brush and tooth paste, deodorant, GOLD BOND, Tylenol PM.
I've got my pack weight around 50 lbs and my worn weight about 8 lbs (counting that I'm wearing the binos and rangefinder, the 8 lbs also accounts for boots).
My plan, like many others, is to get away from the roads and set up our camp in our primary glassing location. We will have about 9-10 days including scout time so we may move if our first location doesn't work out as planned. I would really appreciate if some of you experienced backpack hunters could let me know if I am on the right track.
Here's what I've got planned(most of this I've already purchased):
Clothing: I have already picked up pretty much all of my gear, I went with Kuiu for all of my clothing and bino harness. I'm wearing their Attack Pants and Guide Jacket, 145 Merino Wool top and bottom and also packing Peloton 200 bottoms and hoodie for mid layer. I'm bringing gaiters just in case, they're pretty light weight so I figured better to have than and not need them than the reverse.
Rain Gear: Undecided - could get cheaper Cabelas branded or some of the Kuiu stuff on clearance, probably Cabelas to save $$.
Boots: Game time decision based on weather, if there's snow on the ground then a Danner Vital 400g, however if the weather permits I will be running a Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX.
Pack: Alps Commander external frame & Bag (Not as light as I would like but for the price I couldn't pass it up. However if it fails on a trip to X-8 in California I will most likely replace with a Kuiu Icon Pro prior to going to Colorado)
Sleep System: Alps Zephyr 2 Tent, Alps Quest Down Bag (20 Degree), Thermarest Prolite Plus and Cocoon pillow.
Cook System: Jetboil Flash (bringing 2 ea of the 100 size fuel cans, coffee press & pot support), MSR Quick Skillet and Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork.
Food: coffee and protein shake to start the day, adding MCT oil to protein shake to boost fat, will bring an assortment of Keto Bars, F Bomb Macadamia Nut Butters, Macadamia Nuts and then Mountain House for dinner. I am shooting for 2500-3000 calories per day.
Water: Platypus Hoser 3l with inline Sawyer Mini Filter and 2 additional 2l Platy bags. I plan to bring the 16oz bag that came with the Sawyer filter and cut open the sealed bottom using it as a funnel to fill the larger bags.
Weapon: Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed (6.5 Creed) w/ Nightforce SHV 4-14x50F1. Using Nightforce Ultra Light rings as well. Shooting 130 gr Nosler Accubond handloads, getting close to 2800 fps and sub MOA accuracy with these. I will probably also carry my sidearm, a Sig Sauer SP2022 chambered in 40 S&W.
Optics: Vortex Diamondback 10x42 binos and Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60 angled spotter on Vortex Summit Tripod with phone scope. Also bringing my Vortex Ranger 1500 rangefinder.
Kill Kit: BenchMade Saddle Mountain Skinner, Outdoor Edge Razor Pro, Latex Gloves, 550 Paracord, Pen, Caribou Gear Muley Meat on Bone bags. I'd like to find a thin, light sheet of plastic to use while processing to try to keep meat off the ground. Haven't found one yet though.
Misc: Bag for trash that can be hung in a tree, same with food. I know it's not necessarily grizzly country where we are going but I'm sure there are a few bears in the area so better safe than sorry I guess. 16000 mah battery to recharge phones. Petzl Tikka 200 headlamp, first aid kit, a good book (haha), TREKKING POLES. And of course the essentials, TP, tooth brush and tooth paste, deodorant, GOLD BOND, Tylenol PM.
I've got my pack weight around 50 lbs and my worn weight about 8 lbs (counting that I'm wearing the binos and rangefinder, the 8 lbs also accounts for boots).