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Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:52 am
by xpauliber
Just picked up a Yukon Outfitters pack today off of CamoFire which is another piece of gear that I've needed to get everything I need to be able to do solo camping trips.
This winter I'm going to research what the best solo tents are and I'm hoping to be able to do some 1-3 day solo camping trips this spring. I love the feeling of independence and just being care-free when I hike back into the mountain but it sucks knowing I have to hike back out. I'm really looking forward to being able to pack a couple days worth of food & water and just spend some time away out in nature. I'll have a fishing rod in the event there's some fish-able water nearby.
I enjoy camping with my family but there's just something about being out in nature by yourself...making all the decisions for yourself and just becoming a part of nature. I feel like a part of nature when I'm in my archery stand for sure but living out in nature, even if it's only for a short time, is definitely cleansing for the soul for me. My wife thinks I'm crazy of course.
Anyone else do these types of trips?
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:44 am
by MOBIGBUCKS
Yup, I'm gearing up for hunting out west one of these years. I"m buying a Kifaru Duplex T1 for my pack.
I like the solitude nature of hunting by myself as well.
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:40 pm
by BigCedarJack
Nice! I thought about pulling the trigger! Let us know what you think when it arrives?
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:17 pm
by Jackson Marsh
Nice looking rig XP!
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:47 pm
by remmag
That's awesome! I've often considered this myself. Camping out for a couple days during extensive scouting trips. People think your crazy for camping during the winter in the middle of the woods...I guess I can see it.
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:46 am
by Stanley
Looks like a super nice set up.
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:48 am
by Jimo@work
Looks nice. I like the slim design.. Post a review when you get it broken in!
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:50 am
by xpauliber
I really like the built in rifle holder. I'll be looking to add a lightweight tent to my setup and I'm thinking about going with a 2-person tent just to have some extra room to stow my gear in.
I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any experience with any.
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:23 pm
by bowhunter15
I'm posting this from my shelter at 9000 feet in a Colorado wilderness area (strange I get 3g out here). Anyway when I get back I'll upload a complete gear list review that you might find useful. My shelter is a 2 person, I fit all my gear inside which is really ideal after doing a similar trip with a solo tent last year.
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:55 pm
by xpauliber
bowhunter15 wrote:I'm posting this from my shelter at 9000 feet in a Colorado wilderness area (strange I get 3g out here). Anyway when I get back I'll upload a complete gear list review that you might find useful. My shelter is a 2 person, I fit all my gear inside which is really ideal after doing a similar trip with a solo tent last year.
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Looking forward to your list! Thanks!
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:43 am
by bowhunter15
xpauliber wrote:bowhunter15 wrote:I'm posting this from my shelter at 9000 feet in a Colorado wilderness area (strange I get 3g out here). Anyway when I get back I'll upload a complete gear list review that you might find useful. My shelter is a 2 person, I fit all my gear inside which is really ideal after doing a similar trip with a solo tent last year.
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Looking forward to your list! Thanks!
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Here's the link to the video:
http://thehuntingbeast.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=32274
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:04 pm
by Zona
XP
Checkout Black Diamond Equipment. I did a good bit of research looking for a tent and purchased a 3 man from them. Very high quality and extremely light.
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:19 pm
by IkemanTx
As far as tents, I am looking into doing a hammock tent. They are very comfortable, light, and pack down well.
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Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:21 am
by xpauliber
Zona wrote:XP
Checkout Black Diamond Equipment. I did a good bit of research looking for a tent and purchased a 3 man from them. Very high quality and extremely light.
Thanks for the suggestion Zona. I ended up getting a Big Agnes Ripple Creek tent from CamoFire for a pretty good discount. I ended up doing a couple solo trips last spring. I did a big write-up on my first trip that you can check out here if you'd like:
http://www.thehuntingbeast.com/viewtopic.php?f=191&t=18296&start=15Also, here are some cool sites that I've found for deals on lightweight gear. Feel free to add to this list!
http://www.kuiu.com/https://www.massdrop.com/https://www.camofire.com/
Re: Getting closer to being able to solo camp!
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 2:16 am
by kripp53
wow, somehow I missed this. What a great trip, I read through your journal and it sounded awesome. I have backpacked a number of different trips anywhere from the Appalachian Trail to Yosemite. Just like hunting gear, always buy quality it will last forever. I have found backpacking to be quite different than hunting in terms of scary situations. Most of my hunts are at the max 2-3 miles from the road. However when I go backpacking for a week I could end up 50 miles from a road. It's a little different if you get into trouble out that far, but that's what makes it fun. My next goal is to do a solo multi-day backpack/hunting trip. Not sure when I will find the time for that but good luck with your future trips, it can get addicting!