Backpack hunting refers to bringing all your overnight and hunting equipment in to the backcountry in a pack. Then hunt for elk for an extended period. Backcountry hunting and basic backpacking have pretty much the same camping needs, the only difference is a weapon and kill kit (to process the animal).
However, in a long backpack hunt, you aren't just out there for 1 or 2 nights and then down at the pub bragging to your friends. Generally hunters will stay in the woods a lot longer, so the tents are bigger and your clothing must be on point, to handle whatever comes your way. I have been getting a lot of questions about this on social media, so the hope is you find this helpful.
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However, in a long backpack hunt, you aren't just out there for 1 or 2 nights and then down at the pub bragging to your friends. Generally hunters will stay in the woods a lot longer, so the tents are bigger and your clothing must be on point, to handle whatever comes your way. I have been getting a lot of questions about this on social media, so the hope is you find this helpful.
Note: Contains Affiliate products
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Backcountry Early Season Gear List
Sleep System
- Tipi Tent
- Sleeping Bag: Kuiu Down 15 degree
- Air Pad: Klymit Air Mattress
Backpack
- Hunting Pack: Kuiu Pro
Cook Kit
- Pot: Titanium Pot
- Stove: Remote Canister Stove
Keep Stuff Dry
- Dry Sacks: Kuiu Roll Top
Hydration
- Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze
Worn Clothing
- Base Top: Kuiu Peloton
- Pants: Kuiu Katana
- Underwear: Kuiu Peloton
Glass for Animals
- Harness: Kuiu Bino Harness
- Glass: Maven Binoculars
- Range: SIG Rangefinder
- Wind: Wind Powder
Carried Clothing
- Light Fleece: Kuiu Peloton
- Wind Block Fleece: Kuiu Peloton
- Insulation Jacket: Kuiu Kenai
- Rain Jacket: Kuiu Northridge
- Hat: Kuiu Peloton
- Gloves: Kuiu Strongfleece
Kill Kit (Processing)
- Organizing Bag: Sil-zip Pouch
- Scalpel Knife: Replaceable Blade
- Fixed Blade Knife: Buck Knife
- Paracorde: 550 Cord
- Game Bags: Bags to Cover Meat
- Gloves: Latex Gloves
- Tyvek: Tent Groundsheet
- Saw: Folding Saw
- Tag: Pen and tape
Technology
- Camera: iPhone XS Max
- Power: Battery Bank
- Texting: Inreach Mini
Hunting Gear Video
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