Letemgrowitllshow
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Good call on the crystal lite powder. I wouldnt use an MR popup deer hunting as I dont have enough equipment to justify that, but do you think it would have 3500 cubic inches if I put gear between the bag and the frame? In that case the 28 would interest me greatly. Much cheaper than the metcalf and same benefits.I've packed out 100lbs with my kifaru frame and diy bag(duffle bag with extra straps sewn on) and did several 4-5 mile training sessions with 80lbs. That thing is awesome. I would also look at a MR popup if you think you might want to use it as a pack for sticks/platform back east. you can always do a dry bag between the frame and bag for extra room.
The sawyer squeeze works great as long as it wont freeze. I know people say you can just shake out the water, but there's no way you can get it all out. You can screw them straight onto Smart Water bottles instead of their pouch things. Always bring some purification tablets as a backup, cheap and weigh nothing. crystal light powder packets make anything taste better, you need to hydrate.
Stove: one 4 ounce canister will last you quite a few boils on a jet boil type stove, don't get the big ones.
bring foods you will actually eat when you are tired and at elevation. splurge on the mountain houses, bee stinger waffle energy things, power bars etc... you only go on the trip once a year or less. I hated making food, I could probably go stoveless and be super happy. Chocolate protein shake and granola in a plastic bag with water is the best backpacking breakfast ever, try it at home, trust me.
If you have a partner who will actually stay out there 7 nights and hunt hard you've struck gold... I'm jealous. I went with 2 guys a couple years ago, they slept in till sun up, were back at camp by dark. We were supposed to stay 4 miles out for 4 days... apparently they only packed for 2 days?!?! Good luck!
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