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Load-out weight breakdown:
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Lots of talk about first aid kits and must haves in the pack but how much does that all weigh? I’ve never cared to do this before but I’ve been doing some preseason preparation trying to figure out what bag to use and I was curious what my bag weight came in at with all my gear. This doesn’t include late season layers which could add up to 7-10lbs. I’m curious what weight y’all are hauling in the woods. I used a scale with everything in my pack and then without the pack to get the pack difference. I tried to measure the items individually but the scale isn’t super accurate so some are rounded and estimated.
Sticks and platforms can make a huge difference for your weight but with these one pound sticks, one-sticks with platforms, ROS etc. I think you can easily match or beat my weights.
I know this has been discussed ad nauseam but rarely do I see complete breakdowns or actual weights. For me I keep gravitating to a very middle of the road set up as far as weight goes which gets me into a larger platform for comfort. I also “waste” some weight by carrying an extra length of rope/climbing method. I have a one stick with scout platform but it alone ends up being about the same weight between the rope. This means when I kill a deer I’ll be hauling 50-75lbs between gear and the size deer we have and I typically shoot (youngings).
If a ROS worked for me and I wasn’t trying to pack out deer or rappel I think I could easily get the weight to sub 12 lbs maybe even 10 lbs. I think my set up is a happy medium of weight and comfort and packability. If I was going ultralight I would have a small Fanny pack and a one stick or 2TC and ROS. What about y’all?
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- Public or Private
- Whether or not you pack deer out or cart out etc.
- How far you typically hike to spot on average
- Overall pack loaded out weight (do not include saddle if worn or cold weather clothing layers)
- List of the gear you bring
- Picture of loaded out bag if you have it
Lots of talk about first aid kits and must haves in the pack but how much does that all weigh? I’ve never cared to do this before but I’ve been doing some preseason preparation trying to figure out what bag to use and I was curious what my bag weight came in at with all my gear. This doesn’t include late season layers which could add up to 7-10lbs. I’m curious what weight y’all are hauling in the woods. I used a scale with everything in my pack and then without the pack to get the pack difference. I tried to measure the items individually but the scale isn’t super accurate so some are rounded and estimated.
Sticks and platforms can make a huge difference for your weight but with these one pound sticks, one-sticks with platforms, ROS etc. I think you can easily match or beat my weights.
Kuiu Pro Frame with Pro 2300 | 5 lbs |
2 Tethers | 2 lbs |
Climbing/Rappel Rope | 1.5 lbs |
Saddle | 2 lbs |
LWCG The Fix | 3.5 lbs |
Extra Carabiners, thermacell, TP, gamebag | 2 lbs |
Water | 2 lbs |
Light and snacks | 2lbs |
Total | 20 lbs |
I know this has been discussed ad nauseam but rarely do I see complete breakdowns or actual weights. For me I keep gravitating to a very middle of the road set up as far as weight goes which gets me into a larger platform for comfort. I also “waste” some weight by carrying an extra length of rope/climbing method. I have a one stick with scout platform but it alone ends up being about the same weight between the rope. This means when I kill a deer I’ll be hauling 50-75lbs between gear and the size deer we have and I typically shoot (youngings).
If a ROS worked for me and I wasn’t trying to pack out deer or rappel I think I could easily get the weight to sub 12 lbs maybe even 10 lbs. I think my set up is a happy medium of weight and comfort and packability. If I was going ultralight I would have a small Fanny pack and a one stick or 2TC and ROS. What about y’all?
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