Coming out, I wash everything except for the jacket. Then I'm good for another 7 days.
Hunts from a car/wall tent/house/cabin I'm sure you could alternate as much as you wallet could handle.
I'd have a spare set just incase you get muddy, really dirty, or just want a new pair of cloths.
If packing everything on your back, think light, layers, and extra socks.
If you're backpacking in, what you're wearing plus a change of socks and underwear, a jacket and raingear some lightweight merino wool long underwear and maybe an extra shirt for layering. You'll want to use your raingear and be careful not to get soaked since you don't have a change of clothes.
For a basecamp hunt you can have at least one complete change of clothes at camp in case you get soaked, really dirty, sweaty or bloody.
I have not had a campfire in elk camp since the 1990s. There were so many fire ban years we just got used to having a cold camp. I now prefer it.
For 3-5 days. The answer is two. To me it doesn't matter if you basecamp or bivy. Gotta have a spare of most clothes just in case. If it's a bivy it's very light stuff and I would plan on wearing my rain gear and everything else I have brought if it's cold.
I generally take two pairs of Sitka pants for hunting, the lighter Ascent if it's warm, the 90% if it's cooler.
Last year in AZ I would change throughout the day, wearing the 90% in the morning, and changing mid-day when I got hot and ate lunch at the truck.
Other hunts I've worn one or the other pair for 7 to 10 days straight.
Bake
Hahah. I KNEW I was doing something wrong!
I take a couple of Merino shirts of different weights to allow for drops or increases in the temps. Space Rain Jacket and down vest is the only other thing I need...I'm good down to the mid 20 degree range.
Best of Luck Jeff
You wont beat the wind
For a two week hunt (10days in the field) I'll Pack 2 pairs pants (and just added a pair of KUIU attack pants in a darker solid color to travel in. Awesome pants to fly with. they make 3 pair to hunt with if needed)
Three to four pair base layer shirts. One pair base layer bottoms, maybe two if I have extra space and weight. One or maybe two second layers (heavy shirt/sweater) Outer layers a merino wool vest, puffy, and a Yukon rain jacket for my outer shell.
Spike camp usually just what I'm wearing (one of each) plus the outer layers above and an extra pair of socks. I'll pack 3 or 4 pairs of socks for the trip. Socks are the only thing I'll double up on for spike camp. Take care of your feet. I'll pack my normal hunting hat and a beanie for colder stuff and to sleep in. Don't neglect your head, both sun protection and weather.
If this thread was IRT scent control, that is for your camp mates. After a couple days just your pack will stink (if it didn't already) not to mention your hat, your bow and and everything else. Clothes? Change your clothes out from hermetically sealed bags all you want. By the time you hit the top of the ridge with everything else.....
Personally, I just get used to what it is. Hunt the wind.
Sweaty is for sure underwear/socks change everyday---
Blood from a harvest means outer wear change for next day---
Heavy rain or all day drizzle/muddy means change--dry out--change-- dry out--
I agree, I think you have a good plan in mind.
Good luck, Robb
Wear one outfit. Wool socks, merino briefs, base layer pant, first lite outer pants(I love these), merino base top, wool army shirt, 90% jacket.
A spare pair of merino briefs and a few spare pairs of socks.
Maybe a spare merino base layer to sleep in our change if really wet.
And rain gear.
For Alaska, one more layer that is a bit heavier/warmer. For a3-5 days elk hunt, not sure you need that.
And a hat, gloves and neck gaitor. Those can be merino. They won't weigh anything but will and a lot if heatfif needed.
Most over pack when it comes to clothes.
For a hunt from a tent or camper just use what you have and don't worry about changing your clothes every day. I will wear the same shirt and pants for days unless they get wet, muddy, or bloody. If in a camper then change your clothes if you are able to take a shower.
Even going in for a week, I never have more than what I'd wear in the AM on a cold day, although I have separate long johns/dry socks for sleeping in.
shirts, pants, base layers - 7 days outer fleece, hat, gloves - entire season socks, underwear 3 days
I plan to go for 12-14 days, so 2 complete changes of clothes, 5 socks, and 5 underbritches
git r done
1 camo rain gear 1 warm camo (if needed and if driving) in case I sit 1 light weight all around use, quick drying. Add layers for warmth, walk dry if you get wet.
An extra set is nice if possible though.
Brilliant.... I'm gonna try this! Ed F
