Treestand gear
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
Treestand gear
I am going to Maine on a Black Bear Hunt in September. I plan on carrying a thermacell, flashlight, ammo, binoculars, knife, water bottle, rifle and a revolver. The revolver will be in a chest rig. The rifle will be on a sling. My questions are;
1. What type of pack do you all recommend for the extra gear? Fanny pack? Back pack or something else?
2. Am I taking to much/not enough in?
3. Can you all offer any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any education you all can offer.
1. What type of pack do you all recommend for the extra gear? Fanny pack? Back pack or something else?
2. Am I taking to much/not enough in?
3. Can you all offer any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any education you all can offer.
#2
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Southeast South Dakota
Posts: 7
Is this your first time there? You don't mention where you are from, is this a guided or self hunt? Are you going to plan a tree stand hunt or ground setup? If you are going guided I am sure your pro can and would appreciate helping you with a prep list and advice. Remember the only dumb question is the one unasked. Be safe and double safe, those things have canines and claws!
#3
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
I am from Ohio. This will be my first time in Maine. It is a guided hunt. Tree stands are an hour from camp and you are out in your stand alone. I am looking forward to this like you wouldn't believe. 4 of us are going together we have been counting down days like kids for Christmas. I am trying to gain any advice that I can get.
#4
I am from Ohio. This will be my first time in Maine. It is a guided hunt. Tree stands are an hour from camp and you are out in your stand alone. I am looking forward to this like you wouldn't believe. 4 of us are going together we have been counting down days like kids for Christmas. I am trying to gain any advice that I can get.
Have fun
#5
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Winston County, AL
Posts: 84
I just got one of these from Amazon. I love it. I took my tool belt, removed all the pouches, and clipped this to it with Alice clips. It also came with a shoulder strap. I don't know how many CCs it is, but I have enough room for shells, turkey calls, permit, license, and ID, a knife, and so on. There is a larger version as well but I think you will have to get it from Galaxy Surplus or US Cav.
Amazon has several different butt pack styles, and they all would probably work.
Amazon has several different butt pack styles, and they all would probably work.
#6
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Winston County, AL
Posts: 84
Oh, I wanted to add:
I've used a backpack with a rifle sling and it bugs me. If I need more room I'll get a bigger butt pack before I carry a backpack. But since you're not camping you don't need a bunch of stuff anyway. What doesn't fit in the butt pack might fit in your pockets.
I've used a backpack with a rifle sling and it bugs me. If I need more room I'll get a bigger butt pack before I carry a backpack. But since you're not camping you don't need a bunch of stuff anyway. What doesn't fit in the butt pack might fit in your pockets.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
Ha, no orders issued
There's no marching orders issued for hunters, but I noticed as I got older, the more I carried. A lot depends on whether you hunt with others nearby or hunt alone.
As you age you remember clearly the times you really needed that sweater in the backpack, or a rain jacket, or some fire starter, or a good compass, or anything needed for an unexpected night in the woods.
Nothing ever happened to a newbie, so less is needed. And it's hard to overcome that reality.
As you age you remember clearly the times you really needed that sweater in the backpack, or a rain jacket, or some fire starter, or a good compass, or anything needed for an unexpected night in the woods.
Nothing ever happened to a newbie, so less is needed. And it's hard to overcome that reality.