Thread: 10 Absolute Essentials ?

Look, I usually take 50 things, not 10.

But the OP asked about ESSENTIAL things. Those are things which if you don't have them you cant get a deer or will die (or worse still have to go back out to town).

A PLB is not essential. Blokes have been hunting in NZ for decades before they were invented and almost all came back alive and shot deer. Working within your limits and taking care not to have an injury are an excellent substitute, better even than taking a PLB and using it. Improvise - mate !

OK, I have to admit I also take a swanny or similar on every hunt. Overnight, I take a sleeping bag and a pack. I think that's pretty well used up my 10 essential items.

Hope you guys using the wet wipes have made sure your using biodegradable ones!
Even if you dig a small hole I'd hate to come back in six months time and find the bush covered in that s.....
I used to burn my loo paper after a stop, you had just stunk the place up any way and a little extra smell is not going to make all that much difference plus you new from the smoke in which direction not to head

this guy! @sumalPeoJ , hes a good guy i can vouch for him

1. Plb
2. Knife
3. Lighter
4. Torch
5. Phone
6. Raincoat and spare thermal/merino top
7. Brew kit
8. First aid kit
9. Binos
10. Pack liner/ summer weight synthetic sleeping bag

@223nut !
Youve forgot your bolt ! I suppose you re going rambo style and hunting with just yourr knife ?
That a lot of stuff to carry in your hands . Or do you put it all in your sleeping bag and throw it over your shoulder ?
Im glad to see someone here can do without disposable naps.
I have to add the phone is also a nice to have - never needed at all 10 yr ago. Funny what we cant live without now. I have to admit i do take mine; its lighter than thhe OM 1 with 2 spare lenses and mini tripod. Also a backup or substitute for gps.

toilet paper is more usefull than a phone where i go its not really essential but i guess sometimes its the simple things in life

Where I go there's always a few nice ferns, and the hand sanitiser in the first aid kit. @Bagheera a pack was sort of a given, something simple without crap getting caught in tight brush. Was avoiding any 'hunting stuff' meat bag / bipod, spare ammo etc

This is what I always carry with me for overnighters or longer, just add food to suit the amount of days away.

Knife
Cookset (all inside stainless pot)
Titanium cutlery
Boresnake
30m paracord
SPOT/PLB
Headtorch and spare battery
Med kit
3 litre water bladder (enough for a night on tops with no water source)
Gps
Am/fm radio
Anemometer
X2 small drybags to fit all above
Binos/rangefinder
Rifle, x4 rounds in Mag (take extra if extended trip)
Sleeping bag
Tent
Airmat, Air pillow (getting soft!)
Spare thermals, top and bottom
Spare socks
Down Jacket
Anorak
Pack

That gear can weather the worst on open tops so I know I'm sorted no matter what.

Good list there Ryan. Dry bags are the ducks nuts

how many litre pack do you use

Originally Posted by northdude

how many litre pack do you use

It's a Sitka Bivy 45, which is about 4500 cubic inches or 72 odd litres when opened right up

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

This is what I always carry with me for overnighters or longer, just add food to suit the amount of days away.

Knife
Cookset (all inside stainless pot)
Titanium cutlery
Boresnake
30m paracord
SPOT/PLB
Headtorch and spare battery
Med kit
3 litre water bladder (enough for a night on tops with no water source)
Gps
Am/fm radio
Anemometer
X2 small drybags to fit all above
Binos/rangefinder
Rifle, x4 rounds in Mag (take extra if extended trip)
Sleeping bag
Tent
Airmat, Air pillow (getting soft!)
Spare thermals, top and bottom
Spare socks
Down Jacket
Anorak
Pack

That gear can weather the worst on open tops so I know I'm sorted no matter what.

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Pretty much my list, though I include bog roll and thermal blanket/bag. Slowly updating gear to get it lighter 'cause I'm soft.

Jeese, its starting to creep/ramp up.....another thread needed for "20 absolute essentials"......

Its a wonder no ones added hunting app

Originally Posted by Scouser

Jeese, its starting to creep/ramp up.....another thread needed for "20 absolute essentials"......

I consider being warm, dry, and able to deal with any situation that may arise "Essential"

Also carry a pack of wet wipes which I havnt shown