Thread: Lightweight camping for a solo hunter

Originally Posted by BobGibson

What is the total weight Nga and what is the weight of the Food only

Not sure mate, I've got 3 meals a day of BCC and noodles for the hungries also snacks like nuts and a few small cans of fish, I'd say maybe 4 kg including chocolate :-/ but it's no drama, space is the biggest problem, food takes a lot of space for 5 days, I fly in and set up very close to drop off, then it's an easy setup, all the work is in the scouting trips, but only enough food for the day and emergency night if I have to. If I were doing a 2 night trip I'd take less gear but always extra socks. Still missing from pictures are my Leica 1600 B and Leica binos, 10x25s

Your keen eating dehydrated meals 3 times a day, if your getting chopper in close to your camp I'd be taking some real food!

@The Claw, I'll take that when your ready to move it on

Haha, I've learned never to say never, but I have no intention of selling it any time soon.

Originally Posted by Nga

Not sure mate, I've got 3 meals a day of BCC and noodles for the hungries also snacks like nuts and a few small cans of fish, I'd say maybe 4 kg including chocolate :-/ but it's no drama, space is the biggest problem, food takes a lot of space for 5 days, I fly in and set up very close to drop off, then it's an easy setup, all the work is in the scouting trips, but only enough food for the day and emergency night if I have to. If I were doing a 2 night trip I'd take less gear but always extra socks. Still missing from pictures are my Leica 1600 B and Leica binos, 10x25s

PLB?
And why not take in some fresh food for the first day or so? Veg, meat, fruit.

I'll wait you out

Space, I take a few goodies but it takes a lot of space,and if I want to move I can not be arsed carrying the extra weight, besides I get plenty of good food at home, why worry about a few days of chewy food hehehe, makes me appreciate home a little more, and I don't mind it! I also eat a bit of bush tucker too, each to their own.

Definitely worth spending time/money doing a lot of research and getting a lightweight setup. For tents I use a Tarptent also - the StratoSpire 2. Enough room for two, only weighs around 1kg and packs down really small.

For ultralight sleeping mats/pillows I find Exped stuff really good, and the same for sleeping bags.

Having a nice light sleeping and cooking/eating setup will save you so much weight and space in your pack you'll be amazed.

Originally Posted by MattyP

Definitely worth spending time/money doing a lot of research and getting a lightweight setup. For tents I use a Tarptent also - the StratoSpire 2. Enough room for two, only weighs around 1kg and packs down really small.

For ultralight sleeping mats/pillows I find Exped stuff really good, and the same for sleeping bags.

Having a nice light sleeping and cooking/eating setup will save you so much weight and space in your pack you'll be amazed.

Definitely +1. I have updated my system over the last couple of years and also use an exped downmat UL7 mat. Super comfortable and packs down very small. Just have to be a little mindful of where you sleep as they aren't as tough as heavier weight options. My sleeping bag is a Katabatic Gear Alsek quilt. Rated for 15 degrees F (about - 7C). Treated water proof down and very light...

My hammock is a jungle hammock from an outfit called Mosquito hammocks, it's camo and came with a matching diamond shape fly, complete with bags and strings and pegs for the fly, although the strings are not the best, it was 150 usd plus shipping, can't fault it once I swapped the strings.

Nga whats the go with all the batteries...especially the big D? size ones?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Nga whats the go with all the batteries...especially the big D? size ones?

They'd be for running the vibrater


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Originally Posted by southernredneck

They'd be for running the vibrater


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I thought maybe a spit roaster tho mine has been going over a year on the originals but I had to laugh at your guess.

Yeah agree.
Would ditch the huge light and batterys and take a small led lenser+ solar charger and still save on weight and room.

How things have changed eh. There are enough batteries there to have fueled the national grid for a week back in my day.