As an Alaska and preparing to head out tomorrow, “a lot of rain” is massive understatement for this year. 😂 Be prepared for absolute monsoons and blizzards. It’s gonna be rough this year 😂
You ain’t kidding. The summer started off so nice (at least here in south central, but I think interior had a lot of fires), then the rain started last month and hasn’t stopped. I’m headed out sheep hunting on the 1st, and I’m praying the rain let’s up some. Good luck this year.
I kept thinking he was going to run out of space but by the end of the video I half expected him to put all the remaining clothes in as back ups the way that bag just kept eating up gear. Good luck on the hunt!
I bought one of those S90v Hunter Eaglehawk knives after you answered my question about which knives you recommend a few weeks back and must say it is Amazing, I caped a whole deer with it and could still shave my hair with the knife after it was done. Thanks for the tip Steve, it also means I can save weight because I no longer need to carry a knife sharpener. Good Luck on your Dall Sheep Hunt.
Is there a sharpener/sharpening method you would recommend for out in the field? I have a lansky sharpening jig and it does well but I feel like I could do better. Should I just learn to use a whet stone?
Good luck Steve and stay safe, you guys do a great job. I really appreciate your podcasts, have learned a lot listening over the years, thanks to you guys for sharing your knowledge.
Good luck Steve! Been listening to the podcast for a few months now. Best content out there and look forward to it every week. Could you discuss your food on this trip in detail and what your workout routine was to get ready in the podcast? Keep up the great work!
No down pants, toque, neck gaiter, warm gloves, sweater/vest and pack rain cover?Ive had a couple mountain hunts now where I needed all those items. I also bring a small kobo e reader, as getting weathered out and stuck in a tent with nothing to do for two or three days is pretty terrible. And I keep my clothes and sleeping bag in kuiu drybags, as I’d be in trouble if that stuff got wet and couldn’t warm up. Your setup is impressively light though, and very straightforward.
I did forget to put my Exo dry bag in the video exomtngear.com/collections/accessories/products/k3-dry-bag, I packed that to keep gear dry. As for the other items temps were never below freezing so down pants, gaiters, gloves, etc were just not needed. I was comfortable and dry despite very wet weather on the hunt. - Steve
Once the bladder is full of water how easy is it to pack out? I’ve noticed on mine it feels like I lose about 20-30% of my space when I have my 3L bladder totally full.
Straight forward packing no what if stuff ! could you remind the name of the Hilleberg tent I miss it ? I'm asking as they are usually quite heavy duty tent. thanks
Nice pack out. I'm considering this same pack but would be carrying twice the water you do for Australian conditions. No guarantee of water in the creeks where I bowhunt. Thanks for the upload.
With the pack so full, I've had challenges getting the 3l water bladder filled and back in, as it seems to take a lot of space when full. I tend to have to remove things, fill bladder full, then put back in. Seems like you're filled to the brim and make it work, so any tips?
To be fair, he did specify that was for walking through water, more specifically, using a stream for a trail through a steep canyon. Many use some type of water resistant sandal when it comes time to cross water.
WoW!! I think I need to stop using stuff sacks for everything lol!! I like to be organized but it takes space!! You say you are expecting lots of rain, how do you keep your stuff dry inside the pack( thinking especially about your down stuff)? What is your typical menue for a day… for a week? Great video! Thanks a lot!
Our packs do a great job at shedding moisture, but when the forecast calls for extended or significant precipitation we will use our internal K3 Dry Bag accessory for 100% waterproof protection: exomtngear.com/k3drybag. In terms of stuff sacks and other packing strategies, we talk more about our packing process in this video: ruclips.net/video/r6dqF8aNkzs/видео.html For some great nutrition info, check our this free backcountry meal planning guide: exomtngear.com/nutrition.
shouldn't you fill your 3L bladder prior to packing to ensure you have the room for water? And can you explain the crocks better? When did they come in handy? Great video Thank You!
Just remember Steve's clothing is alot less bulky. Being an XL, 2xl i don't stand a chance of fitting the same amount of stuff in the same cubic inches as him.
I have that same tripod and have spent some time searching and can’t find what he’s talking about. They all seem to be extensions that go on top of the tripod and not a replacement of the center column and top plate.
Beanie? Warmer gloves for the 25 degrees? Toothpaste/brush & deodorant etc? Extra… underwear? Ammo? Multi tool? Fire starter? Ball cap? Sunglasses/sunscreen/chapstick? Foam sitting pad? Tape on barrel? Biodegradable soap for creek shower? Just thinking out loud, thanks for the video & good luck on the hunt!
Through experience I know what I need and what I can get away with not having on a hunt like this. And I am also willing to be a little uncomfortable at times if the temps and weather are worse than the forecast calls for. For those temps and knowing what to expect on this hunt I don't need a beanie, I don't need warmer gloves, I don't need deodorant, I don't need extra underwear, I don't need a multitool, I don't need soap, I don't need a sitting pad, I don't need sunglasses or sunscreen. I did have Ammo in the bino pouch, fire starter and chapstick in the stash pocket. - Steve
I estimated 55 - 57;pounds with max water and the rife. How many miles a day could you do with that weight and pack and if you had to do it full to 120 pounds how many days and miles could you go?
I see on your gear list you are utilizing three different brands of bladders, accessories, and water filters. Is that Sawyer fast adapter compatible with your Katadyn water filter?
Super cool video! Got a few dumb questions though. Your pack is super full with all your camping gear. What happens after you harvest an animal? Do you set up camp and pack out the animal a little at a time? And if you do that, do you hang it up so predators don’t get it? Great video and lots of cool gear! Thanks!
With our pack designs the meat goes in between the bag and frame. You can watch a video on how this is done here: ruclips.net/video/GpcqJPPbqrA/видео.html. And yes we definitely try to hang the meat as high as possible to allow good air flow keeping it cool as well as keep it away from anything wanting to eat it.
I’m sorry but a lot of this doesn’t make any sense. Where do you put your wet rain gear, tent, and other gear when you move camp? The risk of a wet sleeping bag is just too high for me with this set up. Seriously how much heavier is a slightly larger pack? I would like to hear you elaborate on this if you have time.
That was a fun little project. Getting the mounting plate off the aluminum center post was a little tough and ensured I couldn’t go back hahaha. Wet sanded the carbon fiber for a long time to get it to move easily through the center of the tripod. Cut it to the proper length and then sanded the inside to where it would fit over the larger flat that was above the threads on the mounting plate to make it flush against the bottom. Wiped with alcohol and put some epoxy on the threads and inserted into the new tube. Turned out nice. Since the tubes come in a two pack I may do the same to my 634 tripod. I appreciate you sending the link as well as leading the way by doing this project first. It’s a great idea. Dropped more weight than I expected.
From field experience I have had better luck with a more solid bullet that will hold together and penetrate ( vs exploding / grenading ) regardless of what is hit when the bullet impacts the animal. I've shot at and killed 6 animals now in the last two years with these bullets and 5 out of 6 were dead on impact and one was hit a little back and required a follow up shot 30 minutes later. Overall I have been very pleased with the performance.
@@chaddrx I think they all do a very good job on terminal performance. I've killed a good handful of animals with the Barnes LRX bullet and been a long the ride with people shooting Hammer's (I can't speak to the Cutting Edge bullets as I no experience with them) I have yet to lose or be there with someone who lost an animal shooting with any of these bullets. I chose test the Badlands Bulldozer initially because of the high BC compared to the others and in my gun the BC's seem to be very close to what they say but I've only tested that out to 700 yards. Terminal performance with the Badlands has been very good to excellent so far. I've got 3 more rifle tags this year so we'll see how that goes. Accuracy has been superb.
Our packs are extremely water-resistant, but if needed we will also use one of our K3 Dry Bag liners for 100% waterPROOF protection: exomtngear.com/k3drybag
Okay this will probably get some blowback from some people but I’m going to put it out there. In my opinion should go with lightweight trail runners instead of crocks. My reasoning is that you only need substantial footwear such as boots when your doing a big heavy pack out. The rest of the time they will be on your feet using up vastly more energy than a pair of lightweight shoes would. If a pound of weight on your feet equals 4-6 pounds of weight on your back then put you boots in your pack and wear trail runners. I have Solomon speed cross trail runners (on like my 5th pair) and they are amazing for offtrail travel. The grip is great in steep snow and steep terrain. They work good on rock. The mesh allows them to dry quickly. They make you feel invincible while crossing rivers. You can get trail runners that are close to the same weight as crocs. Looks like you are super squared away compared to most backpack hunters. I like what your doing with packs. Keep up the good work.
We have used trail runners on a lot of hunts, including the Salomon Speedcross. Steve actually just used those on our recent Death Hike in Alaska, including for stream/river crossings.
On a backpack hunt like this, it is common to NOT pack/use soap or deodorant. Sometimes an extra pair of underwear will be packed. And instead of a dedicated toothbrush and toothpaste, we often pack Colgate Wisps.
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Refreshing to see how simple and straightforward Steve always keeps it.
Love it, I always check myself when I watch a Speck gear list video.
As an Alaska and preparing to head out tomorrow, “a lot of rain” is massive understatement for this year. 😂 Be prepared for absolute monsoons and blizzards. It’s gonna be rough this year 😂
You ain’t kidding. The summer started off so nice (at least here in south central, but I think interior had a lot of fires), then the rain started last month and hasn’t stopped. I’m headed out sheep hunting on the 1st, and I’m praying the rain let’s up some. Good luck this year.
Nice to see it all go in the pack with a weight. That’s a great help.
I kept thinking he was going to run out of space but by the end of the video I half expected him to put all the remaining clothes in as back ups the way that bag just kept eating up gear. Good luck on the hunt!
I bought one of those S90v Hunter Eaglehawk knives after you answered my question about which knives you recommend a few weeks back and must say it is Amazing, I caped a whole deer with it and could still shave my hair with the knife after it was done. Thanks for the tip Steve, it also means I can save weight because I no longer need to carry a knife sharpener. Good Luck on your Dall Sheep Hunt.
Great to hear!
Is there a sharpener/sharpening method you would recommend for out in the field? I have a lansky sharpening jig and it does well but I feel like I could do better.
Should I just learn to use a whet stone?
Good luck on the hunt. I hope it's safe and is a lot of fun. Looking forward to the podcast when you return.
Game Bags used for Rear Rifle Bag.....Pro Tip #73. Great Vid!
Good luck Steve and stay safe, you guys do a great job. I really appreciate your podcasts, have learned a lot listening over the years, thanks to you guys for sharing your knowledge.
Good luck Steve! Been listening to the podcast for a few months now. Best content out there and look forward to it every week. Could you discuss your food on this trip in detail and what your workout routine was to get ready in the podcast? Keep up the great work!
No down pants, toque, neck gaiter, warm gloves, sweater/vest and pack rain cover?Ive had a couple mountain hunts now where I needed all those items. I also bring a small kobo e reader, as getting weathered out and stuck in a tent with nothing to do for two or three days is pretty terrible. And I keep my clothes and sleeping bag in kuiu drybags, as I’d be in trouble if that stuff got wet and couldn’t warm up. Your setup is impressively light though, and very straightforward.
I did forget to put my Exo dry bag in the video exomtngear.com/collections/accessories/products/k3-dry-bag, I packed that to keep gear dry. As for the other items temps were never below freezing so down pants, gaiters, gloves, etc were just not needed. I was comfortable and dry despite very wet weather on the hunt. - Steve
Good luck on the hunt!
Good stuff
Wish we could see your food load out/ meal plan. Thanks for the video
Excellent video. Amazing to see all that gear fit. Love me some loadout videos. Subbed
Once the bladder is full of water how easy is it to pack out? I’ve noticed on mine it feels like I lose about 20-30% of my space when I have my 3L bladder totally full.
Awesome thanks for posting this video. It is very helpful to see what I can improve on.
Will you do a food dump? Always trying to find new alternatives for what goes in my meal kits. Thanks
Straight forward packing no what if stuff !
could you remind the name of the Hilleberg tent I miss it ? I'm asking as they are usually quite heavy duty tent. thanks
Nice pack out. I'm considering this same pack but would be carrying twice the water you do for Australian conditions. No guarantee of water in the creeks where I bowhunt.
Thanks for the upload.
With the pack so full, I've had challenges getting the 3l water bladder filled and back in, as it seems to take a lot of space when full. I tend to have to remove things, fill bladder full, then put back in. Seems like you're filled to the brim and make it work, so any tips?
Love that layout. Good luck buddy!
Good Luck!!
Wow. That’s awesome keep it tight.
Beautiful bag. Killer gear. Smart packing. D🤙🇺🇸
I cant even. Crocs are your most cherished and proven gear?!?
Lmao crocs suck
Oh….but they feel so good to slip on when you get back to camp!
@@tesla82111 they might be the single greatest thing humanity has ever created
@@Patrick-zr8tv bulky and uncomfortable and ugly nah
To be fair, he did specify that was for walking through water, more specifically, using a stream for a trail through a steep canyon. Many use some type of water resistant sandal when it comes time to cross water.
What carbon tube did you purchase as a replacement for the Slik tripod?
WoW!! I think I need to stop using stuff sacks for everything lol!! I like to be organized but it takes space!! You say you are expecting lots of rain, how do you keep your stuff dry inside the pack( thinking especially about your down stuff)?
What is your typical menue for a day… for a week?
Great video! Thanks a lot!
Our packs do a great job at shedding moisture, but when the forecast calls for extended or significant precipitation we will use our internal K3 Dry Bag accessory for 100% waterproof protection: exomtngear.com/k3drybag.
In terms of stuff sacks and other packing strategies, we talk more about our packing process in this video: ruclips.net/video/r6dqF8aNkzs/видео.html
For some great nutrition info, check our this free backcountry meal planning guide: exomtngear.com/nutrition.
Use the compression sacks
@@ExoMtnGear you better bring it lol. It’s about to be the wettest hunting season on record
Canis makes some top notch stuff, just wish they had more solid color options
Lmfao! It’s absolutely junk made in China by slave labor.
Good job!
shouldn't you fill your 3L bladder prior to packing to ensure you have the room for water? And can you explain the crocks better? When did they come in handy? Great video Thank You!
I had the same question about the water. Pack is so full, how can you get 3l of water in there? Great video!!
I see the garmin instinct being worn, what features of it do you find useful while hunting? Could be a good podcast bit
I have one and use it to mark my camp/car location on a hunt. It's a lot easier to look at the watch while you're hiking back than a phone.
Can you show what you’re packing in your daily food bags?
Just remember Steve's clothing is alot less bulky. Being an XL, 2xl i don't stand a chance of fitting the same amount of stuff in the same cubic inches as him.
Good luck!
What carbon replacement do you use for your slik tripod center pole?
I have that same tripod and have spent some time searching and can’t find what he’s talking about. They all seem to be extensions that go on top of the tripod and not a replacement of the center column and top plate.
Here you go: amzn.to/3BZpcR4
Beanie? Warmer gloves for the 25 degrees? Toothpaste/brush & deodorant etc? Extra… underwear? Ammo? Multi tool? Fire starter? Ball cap? Sunglasses/sunscreen/chapstick? Foam sitting pad? Tape on barrel? Biodegradable soap for creek shower? Just thinking out loud, thanks for the video & good luck on the hunt!
Through experience I know what I need and what I can get away with not having on a hunt like this. And I am also willing to be a little uncomfortable at times if the temps and weather are worse than the forecast calls for. For those temps and knowing what to expect on this hunt I don't need a beanie, I don't need warmer gloves, I don't need deodorant, I don't need extra underwear, I don't need a multitool, I don't need soap, I don't need a sitting pad, I don't need sunglasses or sunscreen. I did have Ammo in the bino pouch, fire starter and chapstick in the stash pocket. - Steve
I estimated 55 - 57;pounds with max water and the rife. How many miles a day could you do with that weight and pack and if you had to do it full to 120 pounds how many days and miles could you go?
Is the bivysack and game bag made for ants? Looks like it was stuffed smaller than my 4oz rain jacket
What size pack is this? Maybe liter size?
I see on your gear list you are utilizing three different brands of bladders, accessories, and water filters. Is that Sawyer fast adapter compatible with your Katadyn water filter?
Yes, it is all compatible.
Super cool video! Got a few dumb questions though. Your pack is super full with all your camping gear. What happens after you harvest an animal? Do you set up camp and pack out the animal a little at a time? And if you do that, do you hang it up so predators don’t get it? Great video and lots of cool gear! Thanks!
With our pack designs the meat goes in between the bag and frame. You can watch a video on how this is done here: ruclips.net/video/GpcqJPPbqrA/видео.html. And yes we definitely try to hang the meat as high as possible to allow good air flow keeping it cool as well as keep it away from anything wanting to eat it.
I’m sorry but a lot of this doesn’t make any sense. Where do you put your wet rain gear, tent, and other gear when you move camp? The risk of a wet sleeping bag is just too high for me with this set up. Seriously how much heavier is a slightly larger pack? I would like to hear you elaborate on this if you have time.
Also check out T&K hunting gear. They make bomb proof things like bow covers, gaiters and bono harnesses. Made in America and veteran owned. 🇺🇸💪👍
Would really like to know what carbon fiber center column you found for that tripod? Been searching and can’t seem to find it. Thank you sir.
Here you go: amzn.to/3BZpcR4
That was a fun little project. Getting the mounting plate off the aluminum center post was a little tough and ensured I couldn’t go back hahaha. Wet sanded the carbon fiber for a long time to get it to move easily through the center of the tripod. Cut it to the proper length and then sanded the inside to where it would fit over the larger flat that was above the threads on the mounting plate to make it flush against the bottom. Wiped with alcohol and put some epoxy on the threads and inserted into the new tube. Turned out nice. Since the tubes come in a two pack I may do the same to my 634 tripod. I appreciate you sending the link as well as leading the way by doing this project first. It’s a great idea. Dropped more weight than I expected.
Link to the replacement carbon center column tube?
Here you go: amzn.to/43llMmg
youre only way to refill bladder is by using ur 1L filter? that sounds like it would take some effort!
How
How do you carry the ammunition?
Who made the rifle? I really like the way it looks.
The components were all selected/sourced personally, then the guys at Divide Gun Co did a great job putting it all together.
Hey Steve, what made you choose those mono bullets vs the others?
From field experience I have had better luck with a more solid bullet that will hold together and penetrate ( vs exploding / grenading ) regardless of what is hit when the bullet impacts the animal. I've shot at and killed 6 animals now in the last two years with these bullets and 5 out of 6 were dead on impact and one was hit a little back and required a follow up shot 30 minutes later. Overall I have been very pleased with the performance.
Thanks Steve, do you prefer these monos over the hammers? Barnes? Cutting edge?
@@chaddrx I think they all do a very good job on terminal performance. I've killed a good handful of animals with the Barnes LRX bullet and been a long the ride with people shooting Hammer's (I can't speak to the Cutting Edge bullets as I no experience with them) I have yet to lose or be there with someone who lost an animal shooting with any of these bullets. I chose test the Badlands Bulldozer initially because of the high BC compared to the others and in my gun the BC's seem to be very close to what they say but I've only tested that out to 700 yards. Terminal performance with the Badlands has been very good to excellent so far. I've got 3 more rifle tags this year so we'll see how that goes. Accuracy has been superb.
So what do you waterproof your stuff with?
Our packs are extremely water-resistant, but if needed we will also use one of our K3 Dry Bag liners for 100% waterPROOF protection: exomtngear.com/k3drybag
Wouldn’t mind seeing what you have for a day of food? Always needing ideas.
We'll chat through this on a recap podcast after the trip.
I second James' request
Okay this will probably get some blowback from some people but I’m going to put it out there.
In my opinion should go with lightweight trail runners instead of crocks. My reasoning is that you only need substantial footwear such as boots when your doing a big heavy pack out. The rest of the time they will be on your feet using up vastly more energy than a pair of lightweight shoes would.
If a pound of weight on your feet equals 4-6 pounds of weight on your back then put you boots in your pack and wear trail runners.
I have Solomon speed cross trail runners (on like my 5th pair) and they are amazing for offtrail travel. The grip is great in steep snow and steep terrain. They work good on rock. The mesh allows them to dry quickly. They make you feel invincible while crossing rivers.
You can get trail runners that are close to the same weight as crocs.
Looks like you are super squared away compared to most backpack hunters. I like what your doing with packs. Keep up the good work.
We have used trail runners on a lot of hunts, including the Salomon Speedcross. Steve actually just used those on our recent Death Hike in Alaska, including for stream/river crossings.
What bivy sac are you running?
An older bivy that is no longer made. If buying today, we'd recommend checking out the Katabatic Gear Pinon bivy.
I like hunting very much
what bivy do you use?
An older bivy that is no longer made. If buying today, we'd recommend checking out the Katabatic Gear Pinon bivy.
I think I went to big on my bag haha, got the 5k
Simple man, unconventional but smart.
After a week hunting dry socks are worth gold .... take at least 6 pairs
What bivvy sack are you running?
An older bivy that is no longer made. If buying today, we'd recommend checking out the Katabatic Gear Pinon bivy.
Pack to small if you’re packing your own meat out perfect for a guided trip where the guide does all your work
Our packs feature a load shelf between the bag and the frame, so internal storage of the bag is unaffected when carrying meat.
Seems like the load doesn't have enough food.
Very good video. Shame you take that rifle for a dall
Shocked you use and internal bladder(?).
This is an older video and while bladders still have their place we have primarily switched to using Nalgene bottles.
Forgive asi know nothing about this type of hunting No underwear? No soap? No deodorant? Tooth brush? Etc
On a backpack hunt like this, it is common to NOT pack/use soap or deodorant. Sometimes an extra pair of underwear will be packed. And instead of a dedicated toothbrush and toothpaste, we often pack Colgate Wisps.
Put your sleeping bag inside your bivi then in the bag it takes less space and keeps it dry