What do you take with you on short hunting trips?

[Michael64]

G'day,

I usually just take my rifle and knife when I go hunting. What else should I take with me on a single hunting day trip? ie, no camping.

[marksman]

water, food, bino's, camo clothes, lighter to see wind direction

[Daddybang]

First aid kit always

[Michael64]

Thanks guys,

I want to buy some high quality camo, any recommendations?

[Daddybang]

The closest to camo I wear would be a green flannie it's not really needed for pigs. Some of the deer hunters will be able to point ya in the right direction when they wake up

[AusTac]

At a minimum i have a map of where i'm shooting/likely to wander into, a proper gsw first aid kit, torniquet/chest seal/quik clot etc, knife, extra rounds say 10 ish, learnt to bring a bore snake one day when i stabbed my gat into the ground lol, was using sticks all day trying to get the mud out, range finder and cold weather gear if it's a bit nasty, and i usually try to squeeze in a museli bar or 3 if space permits

[Michael64]

I'm anal about keeping my guns clean, I think a bore snake is a great idea, thanks!

[sungazer]

If your that anal about it just put a condom on the muzzle secured with a rubber band like they did back in the 60's

[Oldbloke]

See this thead

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If deer hunting also take a basic butchering gear.

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[Die Judicii]

Thanks guys,

I want to buy some high quality camo, any recommendations?

I guess you deserve this,,,,,,,

The really good camo clothing is pretty hard to find.

[Oldbloke]

"I guess you deserve this,,,,,,,

The really good camo clothing is pretty hard to find. "

Gotta pay that.

[juststarting]

Toilet paper. Everyone seems to forget tp.

Just put some electrical take over the muzzle.

Everything else is highly dependent on terrain and game you're going after.

As for first aid, always, but keep it realistic. Going solo and far from help, you probably want to consider a PLB.

[deanp100]

I always find ammo is crucial as well.

[Member-Deleted]

W.W.T.S.& G.

[albat]

Short hunting trips can quickly turn into long hunting trips if you dont think of what could go wrong , never go without gps , plb , compass and uhf, even if you think you know the area

[juststarting]

As luck would have it, or lack of, my bag was soaked in blood, so I had to unpack...

Here you go...


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After lunch, I always carry headlamp and spare 18650 battery.

If alone, I have a radio and Garmin GPS, if in a group, then Rino650.

[bigfellascott]

Rifle
Spare ammo
water

[juststarting]

No knife?

[bigfellascott]

No knife?

Nah my mate brings enough of them so no need to double up.

[Lorgar]

Nah my mate brings enough

Ahh.... you're that guy

[juststarting]

That guy!

[bigfellascott]

Nah my mate brings enough

Ahh.... you're that guy

Yep I'm the smart one

[wrenchman]

i have a day pack set up and it can change time of year and were i am hunting but the things i take every time are ammo knife rope bottle of water some thing to eat extra socks and gloves and a light a compas and something to make fire.
some of the places i hunt a day hunt can turn into a all night stay

[YoungBuck]

My non-overnight hunting backpack includes:
- Water (bottle at the moment, will be buying a camel pack soon)
- 2 x knives
- 3 x different whistles
- Allen keys that fit my rifle bolts and scope ring screws (you are fked if a ring comes loose while out there)
- Multi-tool (fold-out pliers type)
- Traditional compass
- Fully charged phone with offline Google map pre-downloaded
- Binos
- Range finder
- First aid kit
- latex gloves (for scalping)
- snap lock bags (for scalps)
- lighter
- flint lighter
- small LED torch
- 5-10 extra rounds
- Handheld UHF
- small micro fiber cloth (for cleaning dirty lens when needed)
- Firearm license (wallet usually stays in the car)
- Husky waterproof jacket (weather pending, non-padded scrunch up type that ends up being only slightly larger than a can of soft drink)
- Water proof gun sock (weather pending)
- Gloves (for warmth in winter only)
- Enough food the day

[Oldbloke]

IN SHOULDER BAG
Knife
Ammo
Fox Whistle (s)
Pill bottle with styro foam
Puffer bottle
Head light
Ear plugs
Face mask & gloves
Tape
Mobile ph with compass
Shooting sticks
Water bottle
Ammo holder 2 -3 rounds
Latex gloves
Lighter/Matches
Small sharpening stone

ADDITIONAL I MAY TAKE IN SHOULDER BAG
Hide/Tripod/Stool
Carpet underlay
Shears for blackberries
Food/Snack
Birthday candle
Panadol/Bandaids/Crepe bandage
Binoculars
Mirror
Whistle
Pull through
Fishing kit (small)
Safety pins

ADDITIONAL BUT IN CAR
Change of clothing
Food
Esky
Spare boots
Dressing tools
Pillow slips
Plastic bags

[slickncghia]

knifes, first aid kit, headlamp, garbage bag, lighter, rubber gloves, little bit of hootchie cord, maybe some salt if its leech terrritory

[Rikta]

if hunting game youre going to keep, take someone to carry it for you haha

[Rikta]

In all seriousness last time I went for a days hunting i drank 1L of water at the start, took a 1.25L of coke and a knife and my gun with ammo

[darwindingo]

What's the mirror for OB ? (is it for checking if the gimp suit and ball gag is fitted correctly ? lol....) seriously though what's with the mirror ?.... Signaling ?



Jeff

[Oldbloke]

What's the mirror for OB ? (is it for checking if the gimp suit and ball gag is fitted correctly ? lol....) seriously though what's with the mirror ?.... Signaling ?



Jeff

That's it. Gotta check the lip stick too

Speak of the devil. The rocky horror show was on TV tonight.

No, signal mirror in case I get lost. An old one out of the budgie cage. But only take it if in rough or new territory. It looks like a lot but weighs bugger all.