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What do you pack for a day hunt? What you take in your pack, could be the difference between an awesome day out and a disastrous hunt. Everything you pack needs to be essential, fit for purpose and as light as possible. With weather systems continually changing and terrain that is going to give you a hard time, warmth – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Hunting Daypacks from Ridgeline Clothing
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What do you pack for a day hunt?
- What you take in your pack, could be the
difference between an awesome day out and a
disastrous hunt. Everything you pack needs to be
essential, fit for purpose and as light as
possible. With weather systems continually
changing and terrain that is going to give you a
hard time, warmth and comfort are also a
priority. - What type of pack you choose is also key. It
needs to be strong enough to haul in your gear
and haul out the game. Our Ridgeline Dayhunter
packs, come in 25L and 35L sizes, with enough
volume to pack what you need and built-in comfort
so that you can walk with ease. - We have spent years refining what we like to
carry with us on a day hunt, and have compiled a
recommended gear list below
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Hunting Gear
- You are on a hunt, after all! The most obvious
gear your pack will carry is your hunting
equipment. Here are our picks. - Binoculars bino harness
- Every hunter should carry binos to help spot your
game. A bino harness is the ideal way to carry
binoculars. Our new Kahu Bino Harness is designed
in New Zealand to fit most sizes of roof prism
binoculars. This low-profile bino harness
features a forward opening and angled magnetic
closure for efficient one-handed access and
security. It also has 3 removable internal shims
for customisation, a large zipped phone pocket,
side pockets, a water-resistant raincover and a
molle system for your rangefinder and ammo
pouches. - We love Ridgeline Kahu (harness), Zeiss Victory
RF (binoculars)
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- Ammo pouch
- Essential for storing your bullets, an ammo pouch
should have padding for bullet protection and be
made from durable materials with secure closure.
Our Kahu pouch domes to the Kahu Bino Harness for
easy carrying. - We love Ridgeline Kahu
- Tripod
- Hunting tripods do add some weight, but theyre
worth it. They allow you to spot more game,
keeping your binoculars or spotting scope steady
and weightless when in use. After all, more
spotted game more filled tags! - We love Whichever one suits your binos.
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- Gamebag
- Youll want to take your prize back out with you!
Choose a fully washable game bag for easy
cleaning. - We love Ridgeline Game Bag
- Knife
- Knives have become highly specialised over the
years. You need one with a fixed blade from a
reputable company that comes with its own sheath.
Durability and strength are key here. - We love SOG
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- Insulation tape
- Popping some insulation (electrical) tape over
your firearms muzzle can stop mud and debris
from getting into your barrel and clogging the
bore. - We love Whatevers cheapest!
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Apparel Accessories
- Coping with tough outdoor conditions is key to
having a successful hunt. Invest in quality
outdoor apparel to stay warm and protected. Its
always a good idea to have some extras in your
pack in case the weather turns. - Shell Jacket Trousers
- If it starts to rain, its important to stay warm
and dry. Lightweight performance rain shells with
full seam sealing and 10K/10K water
resistance/breathability ratings are perfect.
Make sure you get a comfortable (not tight) fit,
as they should go over your fleece/merino layers
or trousers. - We love Ridgeline Packlite Jacket Pants
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- Beanie Gloves
- Merino wool is the best fabric for your hunting
beanie and gloves, because it is
thermo-regulating (keeps you warm or cool
depending on the temperature), non-scratchy and
odour-resistant. - We love Ridgeline Merinotech Beanie / Gloves
- Buff
- A neck gaiter (buff) is a lightweight multi-use
accessory that you can wear multiple ways. It can
increase your camo coverage, keep your neck warm
or sun-safe, block flies, or tie back your hair. - We love Ridgeline Neketai (Excape Camo)
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Safety Repair Equipment
- The great outdoors is beautiful, but
unpredictable. Things can and do go wrong on
occasion, so make sure you prepare for the worst
and keep yourself safe. These items will help you
in an emergency, whether youve gotten lost,
injured, or need to spend an emergency overnight
in the backcountry. - Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
- PLBs are small emergency devices that should only
be used in life-threatening situations (think
severe injuries, lost and exposed to extreme
weather conditions, pre-existing medical
condition flare-ups like diabetes, etc.). PLBs
transmit a distress signal when activated to the
global satellite system Cospas-Sarsat, which
redirects it to your local emergency service. A
rescue team is then dispatched to the coordinates
that the beacon transmitted. - We love KTI Safety Alert
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- First aid kit
- You are hunting wild animals, which comes with
many inherent risks. Always carry a first aid kit
with appropriate supplies. At the very least, you
should have alcohol swabs/antiseptic
wipes/antibiotic ointment, sterile gauze
dressing, bandages (including a snake bite
bandage), and forceps for tick and splinter
removal. If you have room, pop in some
painkillers, blister bandage, and trauma pads. - We love Aidplus or Adventure Medical
- GPS
- As handy as Google Maps is when navigating around
the city, youll need a sturdy handheld GPS to
guide you around the backcountry. A GPS will
prevent you from getting lost and help you reach
pre-decided destinations. - We love Garmin
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- Headtorch
- When it gets dark, a headtorch is the easiest way
to light your path because it keeps your hands
free. Check out battery life, water resistance
and light modes (e.g. red light modes can
preserve your night vision and enhance stealth
some headtorches also have green and blue modes
for different conditions). - We love Black Diamond, Petzl, Ledlenser. Check
out the Petzl Tactikka RGB! - Sleeping pad
- An ultra light sleeping mat makes a great rest
when you are glassing or for taking a break as
you wait for the deer to start roaring. - We love Thermarest
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Food Drink
- Getting hungry or thirsty can quickly ruin your
hunt. Your performance will start to suffer as
soon as you feel those hunger pangs. Keep
yourself fed and watered appropriately! - Hydration bladder
- Water is the most essential thing you will bring.
Invest in a quality hydration bladder with a
routable tube that you can sip from throughout
the day. If youll need to refill from natural
water sources throughout the day, take some water
treatment tablets as well. - We love Camelbak or Hydrapak
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- Ready meals
- Dehydrated (freeze-dried) meals are great for
multi-day hunts and hikes, but arent the best
for day hunts because they require you to carry
more water. Opt for ready meals full of protein
and sustainable energy. You can eat them cold, or
heat them up with an outdoors cooker and a
lightweight, collapsible camp pot. - We love Go Native Butter Chicken and Spaghetti
Bolognaise John West Tuna Protein Wholegrains
With Couscous - Snacks
- Nobody likes a hangry hunter! Keep yourself
fuelled with some nutritional snacks. Grab
something easy and pre-made like muesli bars,
energy bars or chews. If youre feeling fancy,
you can always make yourself some trail mix with
nuts, chocolate chips, pretzels, etc. - We love Uncle Tobys muesli bars or Clif Bars
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- Cooker
- You can leave this one out if youre struggling
for weight, but its a wonderful luxury to have
on a hunt. An outdoor stove like Jetboil can boil
water for coffees, teas and freeze-dried meals,
as well as heat up ready meals. - We love Jetboil, Trangia, Optimus
- Cutlery
- Grab a super lightweight camping cutlery set so
youre not weighed down by heavy metal. You might
only need a spoon or a spork - judge by your
ready meals. - We love Sporks or 3-sets bound by a carabiner
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Standard contents for a day hunting trip using
the Ridgeline Dayhunter Plus 35L backpack.
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- This list is perfect for a 35L daypack like the
new Ridgeline 35L Dayhunter Pack. If your pack is
bigger or smaller, your packs contents may vary
slightly, but this is a great starter kit! Plus,
it can be Personalised depending on your hunts
location, weather, and prey type by swapping out
individual pieces. - For example, if youre hunting in hot weather,
replace the beanie with a sun-safe hat or cap.
Other items, like a laser rangefinder, may be
more hunt-specific and only get included on
relevant trips.
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