Pack Dump - 7 DAY Backpack Hunting Gear

It's spring time in Idaho and we're gearing up for the spring bear hunting season. I'm packing all my hunting gear for a week long backpack spring bear hunt in Idaho's backcountry. We'll be backpack hunting huge tracts of public land, glassing bears as they feed on grassy mountain slopes. In this video I go over all the camping, backpacking, and hunting gear I'll take with me. In this pack dump we'll go over everything from my binoculars and traditional bow hunting setup to the freeze dried meals.

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[tonymessina]

This video is a breath of fresh air. Love the simplicity, a lot of guys on a 7 day hunt are carrying 5000+ cubic inch packs and a crap ton more gear, it's just not needed. Great stuff per usual!

[JohnsonsOutdoorAdventures]

My buddy bought one of those freeze dryers and we took some of the meals to overnight ice fishing trips and they turned out fantastic.

[johnde]

32 pounds for 7 days is really light, I'm going to draw inspiration from your pack!

[jamiebeers]

My first season of watching alone. Was the 2021 year I think. But I knew from the very beginning u would win because of your knowledge and skill. Great job man.you inspire me!

[Alaska_Mac]

If you haven't figured it out yet, I think you're gonna LOVE your harvestright. I've had one since 2018, they're FANTASTIC. Thanks for your vids!

[xtreme]

Man Clay, I found this video strangely better than most of the pack dump videos I've watched. I'm leaving in 2 weeks for a NV mule deer bowhunt, and I know my pack is going to be so much heavier than your's. This video shows you're not taking ANYTHING you won't be using, and makes it simple. I'll definitely being using this video to reevaluate my load out. Thanks for putting out solid stuff man.

[Irondoor]

I would add: Battery brick for phone and camera unless their batteries will last the 7 days. Base layer and extra socks, unless what you're wearing are the only ones you'll take. Merino beanie. Light pair of gloves. Paracord.

[AnonYmous-iitc]

I have some friends through-hiking the AT right now. Their packs are 32 & 33# with a resupply about every 4 days. Yea, you’re going very light! Great video Clay. Thanks for sharing.

[technicaldifficultiesgamin]

Looking forward to the videos and how the freeze dried food works out

[ItsGoodintheWoods]

The pack looks awesome! Seek Outside makes fantastic gear! Best of luck on your hunt

[wyomtnhippie]

Definitely got your gear dialed in at only 32 lbs!

[Nunya_Binness]

Wow, that’s some confidence in your survivability! That’s a really lean pack for 7 days. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[Lt.Dans_Legs-freespAk]

Dude, those freeze-dried home meals are clutch 😮😮

[windyloweryking]

Another awesome video, dude. Think I'll share this with my brother-in-law, think he could get some great ideas here.
Side note: if a bow on the bull at the end of the drive way means a new addition to the family, Congrats on that.

[TamadorStoneskin]

The family bought a harvest right freeze dryer a few years ago and it has to be some of the best money we’ve ever spent. I no longer dread backpacking meals.

[adrianhernandez]

I'm more interested in your stand alone freeze dry unit. It'd be really cool if you did a small video series on it. Like as a review, using it, tips/recommendations, cost. Etc

[robshipley]

That’s light for seven days your gear is top notch loved the video can’t wait for the bear hunt video

[aaronwilcox]

Really enjoy the videos. Fun to watch. I of the mind that most of that freeze dried purchased meals are garbage food with unhealthy ingredients and too much preservatives and sodium content. It's fantastic your making your own and getting better nutritional value and overall better meals.

The only real changes I would make would be an Exotac lighter and an 40count pack of non-scented wipes. The wipes I keep in my vehicle and daily kit bag as they make the body clean and help keep skin intact. I also use an Bison Gear day pack for a gear bag. They once were big in the trad archery world.

[thomashashoutdooradventure]

I went by trail days today and picked up the vargo bot HD. It is the newer model with handles. I told the rep that you had been recommending that piece. He was intrigued with your brand and said he would check you out.

[josegodoy]

Hola buena cacería y esperando para ver el vídeo, hice un arco de árbol de tala da frutas chiquitas y lo trate con calor pero con una estufa eléctrica tiene 2 tubos que se llaman velas quedó muy bueno saludos