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[@paulellsworth7679]

One of the best bag dump videos I've seen. You can really tell the experienced from the inexperienced by the amount of stuff they pack.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Cheers!

[@scottryker11]

Instablaster

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

Going on a 14 day DIY caribou hunt in 2 weeks with my good friend who drew the tag in northern BC. flight is booked, now i just gotta figure out my pack. thank you so much for this wealth of knowledge and experience, Billy. cheers from BC. Your videos have been great inspiration and motivation. really appreciate you posting all of it!

[@1977Mappy]

Great content, excited to see the filming videos.

[@Macmathews1]

Love your stuff Billy !

[@evantriesstuff924]

I like how everything has a very specific purpose. Nice video.

[@razedbywolves8505]

Great tips and much appreciated for you taking the time to offer them!

[@robertyoung8001]

Fantastic gear dump episode. Both concise and comprehensive. Learned alot

[@SMD28101]

Billy you are the man! i love your reviews. its like having a good friend who is a pro giving you the real info. Cheers!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

If you need quick access to your rifle and want to have hands free hiking for trekking pole use, etc.. I would ditch the rifle sling and get a Kifaru Gun Bearer. Pretty cheap...$35-40 but an awesome way to easily pack you gun and have quick easy access to it. Just a suggestion. Great video Billy.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thanks for the tip! I will check it out. Quick rifle access is a must in AK!!!

[@Idaho4x4Bronco]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 kifaru and mystery ranch both have that. Love you footage, stay safe my friend.

[@paulellsworth7679]

The Kuiu rifle attachment made for that pack is about as fast as humanly possible.

[@markcampise5057]

Slik Sling is another option. Simple, cheap, and easy access.

[@guglegulag]

Excellent Vid! Thank you for posting! extremely informative.

[@prestont5769]

Thank you Billy. Good list. Really helpful info👍🏻👍🏻

[@After5Outdoors]

Excellent informational video as are all your videos. I hope that you keep on uploading!

[@robertnevarez7599]

Great review, love that pack!!!

[@MichaelJones-be2ke]

Another GREAT video. Cant wait for the next one!!!!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you! Always open to ideas to things viewers would like my to share.

[@twinman08]

Billy's the best! Looking forward to viewing this season's hunts. ROCK ON!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Too kind. Season 4 was filmed in 2010. My most recent hunts are on DVD (available at www.billymollsadventures.com) and waiting to be produced. Will be posting more older hunting content on YT soon though. Appreciate your support.

[@mrichards1234]

Welcome back! Looking forward to this season's footage 👍

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you! Season 4 was filmed in 2010. I have 10 times the footage available on DVD as I do on KZbin. DVDs available at my website www.billymolladventures.com

[@joelmcmahan7386]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 thank you MDMM. A reply from you is better than a Tom Cruse autograft. Love what you do and how you do it. God bless you and your family and keep your hunters safe

[@glenhayhoe]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 anyway you could upload your DVDs to a website for purchase? I'd love to purchase some from you but don't watch many DVDs these days.

[@brianmorrow9815]

Awesome video just found your channel. I love your no nonsense approach to it all. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrgboxx]

Informative video. Patiently waiting for this season's hunting vids!!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

All my newer stuff is available on DVD. I WILL be posting some of my oder footage soon!

[@jasonwebster418]

Fantastic video. To the point no BS and covered almost all my questions

[@clarkansas6590]

Great job. Helps a lot.

[@jlancaster4145]

Thank you for this brother. Much appreciated.

[@coywest8509]

This was super informative and very helpful. Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucenilssen1235]

Thanks Billy

[@dagliestl8188]

Top tip for crossing stream/camp shoes is Crocs clogs! Lightweight and easy to put on.

[@michaelpurvis4019]

Thanks for your insights/information. Always looking forward to the next video. You are top notch for sure.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Much appreciated. Stay tuned, much more coming...

[@jeremywags]

Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

You bet!

[@zeke1eod]

Very informative from someone who's actually been there done that.

[@meld9556]

Very helpful - I owe you a beer. I'm prepping for a caribou hunt this August and your advice was solid. I added a couple things to my list I didnt think of and took a few bs items off.

[@swalt59]

Welcome back

[@wolverinekut]

Great job 👍👍

[@zanemichel4742]

Thank you This was top shelf and very informative

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Glad it was helpful!

[@youtubedino76]

I really enjoy your videos

[@rifleman1873]

True professional!! I would love to hunt with you some day.

[@donpatsy3152]

Great information! Always good to listen and learn from someone with experience.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonjones846]

Sorry about your lab! I had one for 18 years. I live in Wisconsin as well

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you!! Too soon to get another dog, but I think I'll get another lab. Great companions.

[@MrMITCHELL959]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 Sorry to hear of your loss of your companion!! Thank you for your great videos! They are both well made and interesting. They are also quite informative and (REAL) as far as hunting goes!! Yes, labs are the best! I bred and trained labs for 10 years for waterfowl and upland bird hunting. I had 4 REALLY GOOD LABS over the years, but there was "ONE", (RUGER), which was the "BEST". Both as an intelligent dog, ((300 yard "BLIND" retrieves with just a whistle and hand commands)), and as a DEVOTED COMPANION at my side for 12 years 24/7!! I will miss that dog FOREVER! I also helped guide black bear hunts in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan 98-2004. I lived in Michigan (30 years), Wisconsin (2 years), now in Minnesota (3 years). I live vicariously through your hunts, as I am on oxygen now, (4th stage COPD), and am limited as far as strenuous hunting goes. Would LOVE to go deer hunting with you in Wisconsin! Just by chance, what would you charge? You can reach me at [e-mail].

[@tanksouth]

Thank you.

[@67REBELSSTAMC]

Love your videos. Being from Indiana and moving to Wasilla Alaska this coming May you’ve showed me a lot. Thanks for sharing in your adventures and your faith.

[@justsomesaltyboi8716]

oh hey what's up, I'm from Indiana too looking at Alaskan hunting!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you! More faith discussions coming in a MDMM podcast that will also air on this YT channel.

[@nealbushnell1247]

Sorry but I gotta laugh a little bit Bill. Your words of wisdom about "usually only get one sheep skull per sheep", had me and my wife laughing our asses off. Thanks Bill. 🤣

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Ha! I meant one skull per blade😊

[@nealbushnell1247]

It was obvious and entertaining. I so can relate because as another life long wilderness hunter I often lose my verbal intent. I watch, relate to and appreciate your wisdom and experience. Be well and thanks for your videos Bill.

[@bulldaniels7412]

thanks mister

[@bryantlittlefield2248]

Great information here keep it up!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thanks, will do!

[@TheJonesn]

Good stuff

[@TheGozman100]

Awesome video

[@UnclePen2090]

Good stuff! I would love to see a video of what's in your fly-in camp box.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Will do that sometime. Thank you!

[@clarkansas6590]

Great info

[@stephenellwoodakacharleysh6906]

Excellent video on what to pack. Listen to what Billy says because I worked with Billy in 2008 for spring brown bear hunting on the Alaska peninsula and I'm grateful I asked him so many questions because I learned a lot.

[@msa4548]

Are you the guy that packed a bear skin out on your shoulders?

[@stephenellwoodakacharleysh6906]

​@@msa4548nope

[@ChainmailQueen]

Thank you for doing a very informative yet concise bag dump video. Its refreshing to see what the guides typically bring/use rather than just what some outdoor company is trying to sell. Would you do a video of what you usually bring in a day pack & what circumstances &/or season you would bring those items? Thanks!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Glad it was helpful! Will consider that.

[@tbox8638]

Always a wealth of information. Really enjoy your videos. If you're ever in Homer we'll have to grab a coffee ! Lord Bless!

[@bryanjaeck4828]

Good video , good ideas...

[@hawks2252]

I understand your loss of your lab retriever, but your current dog really likes you, just saying. You can tell by what he/she does. Your vids are awesome, camera work, narrating, etc. is something else, you are talented. Maybe we will cross paths in Alaska in the mountains. I generally stay south Alaska, but sometimes get north. Rock on and keep the passion!.

[@jamiekull2898]

going for caribou on the Haul Rd., needed this info., great video.

[@jerrymcaneney5861]

Can I go?

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Good luck!

[@timgray8614]

Hey Billy, awesome videos- admittedly I didn’t read all he other comments, but you probably bring them, rifle cleaning kit, short rod sections, 1 brush litte oil and patches. I don’t like bore snakes (have had other hunters fill their barrels with snow) and tape!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Nope. I just cover the muzzle with electrical tape.

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

What a great channel this dude should have a million plus subs.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

🙏🍻

[@apachescorneroutdoors4039]

I like watching your videos. I just finished watching this one where you have everything packed away and bring to Alaska to guide for bear, moose, Caribou, etc. The last part of your video which includes the camera, video recorder, optics, rangefinder, etc. would help me a lot on where to wear the GoPro, video recorder, etc.. The sit on a seat with a tarp over head really is a classic. If you get a chance comment or something.

[@apachescorneroutdoors4039]

Thank you

[@AndrewMossOutdoors]

Keep it up MDMM, Huge fan. God bless!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you! More Content on the way.

[@AndrewMossOutdoors]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 that's great news, I've been binge watching all of your KZbin videos. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada and im really motivated to go get a nice bull caribou... Thank you for the Inspiration!!!

[@tristandagley6869]

Hey billy, I watched this video at the beginning of my guide career to help with what I should buy. Now I’m about ready to take my test and certify at the end of this season. I’ve watched most if not all of your videos, Thankyou for the guidance and teaching (even though you didn’t know you were) it has helped me a lot.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Glad I could help!

[@eruston]

25:51 absolutely correct.

[@JL-xn3zy]

Great video 👍

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thanks 👍

[@Ridgeripper85]

Check out the initial ascent packs as well. Super solid packs and can take weight

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

great video, liked and subbed👍🍻

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Awesome channel. Obviously you are more hardcore and better hunter than me. I watched all your videos. Great stuff! If i had one suggestion it would be carry 100 ft of paracord and one carabiner for river crossings. You can your packs in garbage bags clip them on a line and use the current to drift them across and or use it as a safety line. Light and compact. You do my dream hunts every year. Maybe one day i will make it out.

[@slynn5138]

Not to mention paracord has about 10 million other uses and it’s light and doesn’t take up much room. Just super handy to have while hunting.

[@Jasonjjohnson91]

My brother i pray for your safety out there im glad your home safely. Hope your back and feet are in recovery lol. Love ya man some day we will hunt together ive hunted all my life taking my vacation every year and never have shot a buck I watch deer hunting all the time im hunter at 365 days. Year preparing on off season but I hunt public land here in northern Indiana never have shot. Buck over pressure sad hole to shoot a elk near year talk later grwat hunts and videos.

[@ecleveland1]

In cold weather, I like to wear silk longjohns or the ultra-lightweight wool version that wicks sweat away from my skin into the next layer of lightweight wool. I use sock liners that are made of the same material and my feet stay warm and dry. The ultra-lightweight silk or ultra-lightweight wool longjohns and liners make all the difference in the world. Before I learned to use them I was either hot and sweaty or sweaty and cold. I regulate my core temp by layering like everyone else. That's another major factor in staying warm and dry don't put on too much when starting out. You are going to be walking and if you have too many layers on you will start sweating and get way too hot then you will be cold the rest of the hunt. Spend your hard-earned money on good hunting clothes and leave the cheap crap at Walmart on the shelf. You will be more comfortable and it will last much longer than the cheap stuff.

[@joshtaylor6748]

Are you trying to say contractor bags ? lol Love your videos Billy, best on the tube.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Compactor bags is what I meant to say, but I do use contractor bags some times. They work well for meat and double as a nighttime pack cover.

[@pecheqc452]

Great video as usual! I would really like to see some sort of video about how to go about sleeping in bear country and what are the actions you take to ensure security. Thanks!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

I just keep firearm handy, make sure I'm good with God, and I sleep like a baby!

[@slynn5138]

It’s funny how often this question comes up. The bears in the interior of Alaska are extremely fearful of humans. The smell of people tends to keep bears away from camp.

[@taylorheintz30]

Good stuff Billy...turning into quite the Kuiu commercial though

[@taylorheintz30]

I can't give you too much crap though...I have used their pack for like 5 seasons and I like it

[@longgone9869]

Transiting through Seattle into Sitka TSA, I believe, cut open all four locks on my case then resealed it modifying it with duct tape. I was so damn mad!

[@joelmcmahan7386]

May god keep you and your family safe. Thank you for showing me hunts I will never get to go on myself. Maybe if I win the N.C. lottery then I can go. Good luck and good hunting god bless B.M

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Thank you Brother! More videos on the topic of Christian faith coming soon!

[@joelmcmahan7386]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 thank you. You are a true hero to me. And what I would call a tv star. May god keep you, your family and hunters safe. (THANKS)

[@aksalaman4689]

Pay attention to this!!

[@20cameron1]

Brown bear hunting in Alaska is at the top of the to-do list. If I was a guide I would require the hunter to have a sidearm. If I can’t get to my revolver fast enough, the hunter can get to his. Safety is both the guide and the hunter’s jobs.

[@DakotaDinwoodie]

i see you're not a guide.

[@beasonxiong4806]

Yeeyee!

[@growchiropractickanab3730]

Just subscribed to your channel and I'm loving your videos! How did the stone glacier pack carry heavy loads compared to the other packs you have used?

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

SG is a great pack. Shoulder straps are a little thin for 80+-pound loads, but the pack can certainly handle it. I you're frequently packing heavy loads I'd suggest a Barney's pack.

[@frontierwoodsman4373]

You could be a spokesman for Kuiu... great video. Thanks for sharing. Our packing lists are very similar.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Their stuff is top-shelf.

[@slynn5138]

Kuiu, Sitka and First Lite. These 3 brands all make excellent field proven gear.

[@slynn5138]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 have you reached out to them to be an endorsed athlete?

[@johnpossible6292]

I gotta tell ya Billy if i seen one of those bears less than a 100 yards from me im gonna need more than one or two pairs of underwear.

[@TyinAlaska]

This was the longest Kuiu commercial I've watched.

[@danielwhitcraft9573]

And me and my wife Amanda is going to move to talkeetna and one looking for guide to go on a moose and grizzly hunt and I watched most of your videos and you're the man for the job you know what you're doing I will let you know when we're up there I have a 300 win mag and my wife has a 7 mm mag they will both do the job I've been hunting for 36 years tomorrow I'll be 56 years old and I always wanted to go on a moose hunt and a grizzly hunt you are the best Billy believe that

[@arklaskanadventures]

Thanks for the video. Do you have a video on the type of food you carry. I won’t be in a camp just a very remote southeast Alaska wet environment. Thanks

[@geneaikenii1092]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND LOVE THAT YOU ARE A CHRISTAIN MAN AND ALL AROUND GREAT GUIDE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS BILLY. KEEP 'EM COMING.

[@russellfisher5047]

I don’t see it on your gear list, what is the name of your 10’ tarp/fly? That was the best idea I’ve heard in a long time! Great video & content.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Hilleberg

[@justinjoiner4903]

Hey Billy! Thanks for the video! Have you ever had an airline damage your backpack or gear? I've seen how they handle luggage and it make me nervous. Thanks again!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Not really. Another reason one needs good gear.

[@atv55803]

OK THAT'S ALL GREAT INFO BILLY ,BUT IM CURIOUS ABOUT THE SASQUATCH STORIES U HEARD ,ANY GOOD ONE`S ? LOL

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Ha! None... Thus far.

[@atv55803]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 oh come on, i suppose once u get on site, u just talk with the clients and there mostly all desk sitters wealthy type

[@atv55803]

go to howtohunt.com youtube he`s a guide in bc he has tons of stories people mail into him ,im on the fence think most is bs but some are interesting missing 411 is also very interesting

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

@@atv55803 I watch very little video, but I do like that guy.

[@atv55803]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 yeah he puts out a lot of content great backdrops east of Vancouver area 4 guys went missing recently in his area and 2 down near mt rainier dogs found no trace very bizarre

[@waynegraham7611]

Billy’s the shit 👍 🙏🇨🇦

[@Jasonjjohnson91]

Like the beard marty stauffer

[@jagjeetbajwa609]

Hey Billy! Just recently came across your channel and I’m telling you I can’t stop watching your content. Now that I heard the word “plandemic” from you, I like you even more lol. I’m just somebody who’s learning and wanting to get into more deep wilderness hunting like you show on your channel so that I can get into DIY hunting before I get wealthy enough for guided hunts and you best believe, YOU will be my guide of choice. Excellent content, be safe out there, God bless!

[@stevenrochon2513]

A great interesting and useful video. What about making a video about what annoys you about a client. Maybe doses and don'ts that potential clients can learn from. I imagine you have some very funny and not fun stories about your past guiding experiences. Just an idea. Thanks again for the video👊👊👊

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Love it! Thanks for the idea! I will do that around a campfire someday... But 95% of my hunters are great.

[@stevenrochon2513]

@@moderndaymountainman8130 Thanks for the reply but there is that 5 percent....lol. just kidding. Have a safe winter 👊👊👊

[@Luke-eg1gn]

22:00 Interesting choice of hunting dog.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

I wasn’t sure at the time, but now I’m not too proud to say that I love that little mutt!

[@robertthomas6880]

My favorite thing, you having the New Testament with you. Thanks for all the info though. Deodorant? Or any other personal hygiene stuff? No shovel for #2?

[@edshaw4192]

Great info. How do those Seek outdoor tipis hold up to the wind for you Billy? Ever use the lightweight stoves they make for them?

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

TIPI is excellent. Never used the stove.

[@granthw]

Hey Billy. Great info on the amount of stuff to pack for extended stinky hunts. Question - knowing you are in grizzly country all the time, what is your best practice on food containers and smell to try and prevent attracting bears ? And then one other question - items like tooth paste - are you storing those smelly items away from camp, and like brushing your teeth and spitting your toothpaste / mouth wash out well away from campsites ? Or, do you just not worry with that stuff and just keep your head on a swivel for those snoopy hungry bears ?

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Keep a rifle, or at least pistol handy and don't worry about anything else. As you watch my videos you'll see that I, like most guides who live with bears for months at a time, don't follow what the "experts" say.

[@slynn5138]

The bears where Billy is hunting are SUPER fearful of humans. Even though there’s food, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. the scent from the people at camp keep them away.

[@serverlan763]

I got the same revolver as you...

[@0wnedYaToo]

Quick question, probably never get back to this haha. Have you ever had a grizzly bear attempt to try to enter or tamper with your tent while staying out there, when you aren't stayin in a cabin? Thank billy, love your videos

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Yes I have. Several times. Stay tuned for videos!

[@kennycoye3907]

Its a Cabelas gun case! Their bullet proof one! ICC is who makes it. Impact Case Company! It's Funny, my sister and B-I-l own the business! In Hayden lake Idaho! I have a few of them. How, rifle, and pistol, and fly rod. Great vid, always live his gear!!

[@canadoescalling1800]

Such valuable info you've shared, thank you! Of your fleece hoodies, is there one you use the most/versatile.. Kuiu 210/240/260/280? My use is for colder weather. Cheers

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

260

[@GlennLRiggs]

Great video of absolute needs on Alaska hunt......I do have a question on your weapon container....did the airlines allow weapon and ammunition in same container....I used AMERICAN AIRLINES few years ago for Elk Hunt in Idaho and the customs folks told me I had to seperate the ammo from weapon , in other words had to put ammo in duffle bag and weapon in it's container.....what airlines did you use that allowed this..???? Many thanks and good hunting...

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

I think all airlines allow ammo with firearm now.

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

Billy what sleep system do you use. Sleeping bags sleeping pad ect.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Neo air pad by Thermarest. Montbell makes great bags. Kuiu and Stone Glacier are also top-notch.

[@danielwhitcraft9573]

Hello Billy I was just wondering if you had a thermacell mosquito repellent in Your arsenal it's a green it has a canister that you put into the bottle of it and you push a button and it heats it up you can't smell it so I think that would be a good tool for you in Alaska and I think it's good for 12 hours

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Never used one. I've heard they work well.

[@msa4548]

Can you actually have the ammo in with the rifle? Or do you have to carry it separate in a different bag? I bought my .375 Ruger in the hopes of getting to Alaska. It's currently my only centerfire rifle so I use it for everything. Very informative and helpful video. Love your channel

[@RockyMountainHunter2]

Interested in what air to ground radio you use. It wasn't listed on the website gearlist.

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

Not sure on the brand. I don't know if mine is any better than any others...

[@rotaman8555]

What brand of puffy pants do you recommend? I had a hunt at Chicken this year and nearly froze while glassing!

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

I've used Montbell and Kuiu. Both are great.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Wonder if Adam Weatherby knows about you? Wonder if he'd sponsor you.

[@davidkrehbiel332]

What weight sleeping bag do you use?

[@moderndaymountainman8130]

25 degree for backpack/early season hunts. 0 otherwise.