#10MinuteTalk

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

Y’all should do a kit presentation when y’all do your promised vintage hunt.

[@bzedzachrel5691]

Sounds like part of my hunting evolution. When I started, I had a rifle, knife, and binoculars. When going out into the field, add food/water. Over the years a bunch of gear was added because "experts" said it was needed. Eventually, carrying all the stuff got annoying and I learned all I really needed was a rifle, knife and binoculars.

[@ThatThang17]

7:02 Cutting items because I didn’t use them for a couple seasons…. I reckon I’m just gonna leave my bow at home next year…

[@adamturnbull6157]

Been there 😂

[@willg5013]

Good topic. One thing that was missed on this topic is the extra weight 90% of us carry it's a lot easier to carry 5lbs of extra stuff when you cut that extra 10 to 15lbs of body weight. My biggest issue is taking shooting sticks. I hate dealing with them but in the end, I am usually glad I had them!

[@JimYeats]

Bringing a tourniquet but not one extra pair of socks on a multi-day backpacking trip is an interesting choice to me.

[@MadMaximusOWNSU]

Yeah I would bring both.

[@JimYeats]

@@MadMaximusOWNSU Yeah, I don't have any issue with someone bringing a tourniquet, I have one in some of my packs. It is an interesting trend though. I feel like no one worried about needing a tourniquet up until about 10 years ago when it became a bit of tactical fad/trend. Either way, I'd much rather have at least one extra pair of undies and socks.

[@MadMaximusOWNSU]

That could be. I know around 15/20 years ago the thoughts around tourniquets changed from a last resort to an essential item. I’m a vet (not a combat guy, but a technician that received a lot of basic first aid) and I was in when that changed, and because of that I consider it essential. Very possible the tacticool guys ran with it after all that.

[@JimYeats]

@ I work in the ER and we might see someone who actually needs a tourniquet for a legitimate reason a few times a year, if that. And that’s a pretty busy ER. Combat would certainly be a different arena. But for a typical individual, I think the likelihood of actually needing a tourniquet for true high volume arterial bleeding is similar to winning the lottery. Best option would be to pool resources and one person carry one for the group (as long as you would be together).

[@MadMaximusOWNSU]

@@JimYeats I agree. Accidents happen and id rather have one close by just in case. Cheap and lightweight insurance.

[@exodusz19]

You forgot to bring more stuff than I usually bring! Obligatory 9.3x74mmR, Lead Balloon 25WSSM, .338 ARC

[@sportsman48]

Great list and discussion. Ive gone barefoot in creek crossings to keep boots dry even though some sandals would have improved comfort- cut that weight

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

The crocs without holes make better camp shoes. They don’t allow dust and debris into the shoe. I’ve found that this makes a big difference when my campsite has dry and dusty dirt. It keeps my sleep socks clean which prevents bringing dirt into my sleeping bag. Seems inconsequential but I keep my bags/quilts super clean to avoid having to wash them.

[@peterconnan5631]

Backpack hunting is not big here in South Africa, and I have only had the opportunity to do it twice. The first time I took 50 rounds for my rifle and 100 rounds for my pistol. Now I hunt with single-shot rifles, and typically have one round of ammo in each pocket, plus one extra for the chamber.

[@300-blkout]

Forgetting the Crocs? Can't believe this... That's the best footwear for the back country! No other shoe has attack AND defense mode, both vital for bear hunting.

[@strugglinoutdoors]

Don't forget they are fully amphibious as well

[@coldandaloof7166]

I will probably never be able to afford taking a back country hunt out west, but 1 pair of socks for 5 days! My feet would rot off for sure lol. Never hunted where I was not back at the camper or truck by dark. I need a fresh pair every day. Most of the time I am home that evening to sleep in my own bed lol. I usually carry my rifle, box worth of ammo, a knife, water or thermos depending on weather and snacks for the day. I do have a lighter and a hankie in my pocket.

[@Eliassimonfilms]

Fantastic topic! I’m big on ultralight backcountry hunting and believe the hunting community packs way too heavy. Bring Lightweight Dave on for an ultralight gear dump and have him share his spreadsheet!

[@philiptrump8472]

I hunt western WA black bear a matter of fact I took a nice one this year not far from where Mark was hunting. I run Diamondbacks 8x32 off a tripod and I will usually leave my micro spotting scope at home unless it’s during deer season. I like having a very wide field of view because black bear are pretty easy to spot.

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

The crocs are so needed when we are out in the field for training. Those boots need to come off. Especially when out there for a few weeks

[@cdncampcook8680]

That was an excellent video! Great idea.

[@ethan5.56]

I’ll likely leave half the crap I really need and not realize it until I’m in the field 😂

[@greasemonkey4god]

My antelope this year I glassed at a mile with cabelas brand 10x42’s.

[@joshmech215]

Would love to see you guys do a show on arguably the most unique and versatile hunting handguns ever created. The T/C Encore and Contender. As a bonus it’d be cool to hear Ryan’s thoughts on the spattering of JDJ wildcats out there. I mean, what other handgun (or even rifle) can claim it’s killed everything from smallest of North American game, to the largest African game? Love the show! Keep doing what you guys do!

[@SpartanHEX]

375 JDJ is a pretty neat cartridge.

[@Westerner_]

9.3x62 video please 🙏🏻 Also waiting for a 338 arc lead ballon

[@Drakehilt]

I ended up leaving the spotter at the base camp. Not worth carrying into the mountains. A good set of binos does the job

[@jmc041071]

What multi tool is that?

[@michaelogden5093]

None of that stuff on the table looks like it's ever been used anyway. Maybe the socks.

[@donaldanderson3249]

I wish my body would still let me do the back country hunts but I'm old and beat-up now 🙃

[@40calnut]

You’ve got all the fire starter you need inside your cartridge, dual purpose as long as your carry that leatherman!

[@backcountrydreamer1996]

Speaking of glassing…. Bring on some stabilized binolculars!

[@Savoy_6]

For a five day hunt = five pairs of socks. Always change your socks. Always take care of your feet. Day 1 first lesson of any military.

[@jasonwebb4871]

What did you take that you wouldn’t next time, or what would you take next time?

[@nelsondoan8271]

A thorn will go through the sole of a crock like a hot knife through butter…ouch!!!

[@ken8990]

No undies needed when Depends diapers will do the job.

[@stoyasmussen5831]

Ounces add up to pounds and pounds are pain. You need to shed more weight smart water bottles will help. Study what the backpacking through hikers use and apply what you can.

[@texpatriot8462]

I bet you left your 6.5Creedmoor at home. 😂

[@1bobharvey]

I cut the weight, length, and ammo weight on my rifle. Went from an aught six that was light ish and very long to a Q fix in 6.5 and added a supressor. Also dialed down weight by going to a lighter lower power scope (vortex 2-10 illuminated) over the 18x vortex I have on the Tikka. Love that tikka I built, such a smooth tack driver, but it's unwieldy in the alders. That little Fix folded is shorter than my terminus 7k where the Tika even with the supressor off was always way longer and getting caught on stuff. I will only use the "mtn rifle" now for tundra or brown bear hunts. Everything else is going to be the light little 16" folder. At least until I decide to get a 8.6 12" barrel. I've also gone from a traditional hunting knife to a havalon folder that lives in the bino harness. Was skeptical of the havalon at first due to its size. But I've done a sitka blacktail, bear, and 3/4 of a moose with it now, and it does everything needed since it's sharp. For reference a whole moose with me doing the majority of the cutting took 3 blades. That's to include decapitation and busting knee joints with it. I will always bring 2 extra pairs of high loft 100% wool socks. It's just way too high a moral boost to not be able to cycle through them. Also it's alaska so they are going to get wet, it will be cold, and my feet are what carry me into and out of trouble 😂. No blisters, no foot pain, no wet feet is fair more important than any other piece of gear except a way to kill the animal. If all you had was a stick bow,comfortable boots, and time you could survive and get the job done, that can't be said for most pieces of gear.

[@michaelogden5093]

They need to sell practice tourniquets.

[@glenhoddinott3799]

Ryan missed his calling as a comedian

[@OGBRADASS]

We don't "work on calories" Calories have nothing to do with the human body. Calories are a measure of heat, we aren't a furnace....