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| This packing list is to give you an idea of what I like to pack for a backpack Dall sheep hunting trip in Alaska. Everyone’s list will vary. Be sure to carry what you need, but cut as much extra weight as you safely can. Please email me with your ideas and suggestions. | |
| Ammunition | The same caliber as your hunting partner, if practical. 15 rounds. |
| Antibiotic | Check with your Dr. and use correctly |
| Anti-diarrhetic | Lomotil or similar. |
| Archery Repair Kit | With spare bow string. |
| Aspirin/Antacids | And whatever else you need for your personal "medicine cabinet" |
| Balaclava | Fleece or polypro. They are the warmest item you can carry per pound! |
| Batteries | Spare for headlamp and GPS. |
| Binos/Covers | Waterproof lightweight binoculars. |
| Blistex | Or other lip balm. |
| Bone saw | I don’t carry one if planning to do a European mount. |
| Book | Bring one light book. You may have a long wait or two! |
| Boots | Broken in, waterproof hunting boots. I like all leather. Some like plastic boots. |
| Bow/Arrows | Razor sharp arrows. |
| Bug Dope | A small bottle. Should contain DEET. |
| Camera/Film | Waterproof camera and/or in ziplock bag. Plenty of film, new batteries. |
| Can opener | Military P-38 style. Opener on a Swiss army knife is also fine. |
| Candle stub | For emergency fire starting |
| Canteen | Filled with filtered/treated water unless you have a bottle filter. |
| Cap | A Gore-tex cap with a bill to keep the rain off your face, and earflaps. |
| Cape Salt | About 3 lbs. |
| Compass/Mirror | Carry it! Know the direction to camp, river, etc. Signal mirror is a plus. |
| Cooking Pot | One 1 liter aluminum pot. |
| Cup | One 1 liter plastic measuring cup with handle. |
| Duct tape | 20 feet wrapped around your water bottle. |
| Eyeglasses/Contacts | Extra pair, just in case. |
| First Aid Kit | Bring instructions also. Keep it minimal. AVOID GETTING HURT! |
| Floss | Can be used as sewing thread, too. |
| Food | About 2 lbs. per day. Bring dry foods, rich in calories. |
| Fuel | I use one med. bottle in 10 days for my MSR stove. Conserve! |
| Gloves | Fleece |
| Game Bags | Two quality game bags. |
| GPS | At least one per party. Know how to use it. Enter camps, pickup points, etc. |
| Handkerchief | One. They have lots of uses. |
| Headlamp/batteries | It’s good if your GPS and headlamp use the same size batteries. |
| Hiking Pole | Worthwhile for stream crossings, climbing, packing heavy weight, etc. |
| Hooded Sweatshirt | Fleece |
| Jacket | Fleece. Ideally windproof. If not, use with raingear if needed. |
| Knives | 2 small, light, folding knives. Include 1 Swiss Army Knife. Carry in two places. |
| License | In a ziplock in a secured pocket |
| Lighters | One in a ziplock in an inside secured pocket, the other elsewhere. |
| Long Underwear | Top and bottom. Polypro such as Capilene. |
| Satellite phone | Optional |
| Surveyor's Tape | To mark your kill, trail, camp, whatever |
| Maps | In clear, one gallon “freezer” ziplocks. Fold the map to show your area. |
| Matches | In a waterproof container |
| Measuring Tape | Cloth tape. You may also premeasure a length of parachute cord. |
| Mitten Shells | Goretex. To wear over gloves or mittens if cold or wet |
| Moleskin | Or some other blister treatment. Use it BEFORE you have blisters |
| Needle | Great for field repairs. I carry with my dental floss. |
| Pack | I carry a frame pack. |
| Pants | I have 1 pair BDU "army pants" and one pair of fleece, total. |
| Parachute Cord | About 50 feet. |
| Prescription drugs | Make sure you carry them on your flights. |
| Pen/Pencil | If you won’t be writing much, you can use the tip of a cartridge. |
| Rain gear | Quality raingear, top and bottoms. Good for rain or wind protection. |
| Regulations | I've had to consult the game regs MANY times in the field. |
| Rifle | Sighted-in. .270+. A familiar gun that YOU can shoot ACCURATELY. |
| Scope Cover | |
| Sleeping Bag | Rated to about 10 degrees. Down is lightest, but keep it dry! |
| Sleeping Pad | Closed cell foam or ThermaRest. Good for insulation & comfort. |
| Socks | I wear one pair wool and one pair liner socks. Bring spare set of each. |
| Space Blanket | The large, reinforced kind, NOT the thin ones as big as a cigarette pack. |
| Spoon | One each |
| Spotting Scope | At least one per party. |
| Stove | MSR white gas stoves for two or more folks. Or Pocket Rocket. |
| Tags/Permits | In a ziplock in a secured pocket. |
| Tent Poles/Stakes | Bring a quality LIGHT tent. Fly should nearly reach the ground. |
| Toilet Paper | In a ziplock. |
| Toothbrush/Paste | Small tube of toothpaste. |
| Tripod | Carry one that fits your camera and your spotting scope. Lightweight. |
| Watch | |
| Water Filter | I like the bottle-style water filters. |
| Ziplock Bags M/L | I always carry a couple extras. For maps, carrying water, etc. |
| Take a copy of your written agreement with the air taxi, listing pickup place and time and fees. The folks at home should have a copy, too. | |
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