Getting ready for spring bear
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From: peterk1234
23-Feb-24
The new setup for multi day backpack hunting.
From: peterk1234
23-Feb-24
From: Dthfrmabove1
23-Feb-24
Nice Pete !! How much does the stove weigh? Do you backpack it in or drive to a base camp
From: peterk1234
23-Feb-24
Stove is little over four pounds including the chimney. Tent with pole and stakes is 2.5 pounds. This is for hiking into the mountains and staying there. We will have to climb 2500 feet and go in a few miles for bear. Split between two of us, this weight is more than manageable.
From: Jebediah
23-Feb-24
Looking forward to the stories!
From: Will
23-Feb-24
Awesome set up Pete - that's going to be great!
From: Dthfrmabove1
23-Feb-24
Pete. Serious about switching trips this year. I can put you on the biggest bonefish of your life and shoot pigs and mountain goats out here. All you gotta do is spend some time in the woods with me at your state. Could even do an axis deer hunt on another island if you want to. Let’s work out the details. I am super jealous of the crap you get to go. It looks fantastic
From: peterk1234
23-Feb-24
Dth. No need to trade trips. Just come out.
From: fisherick
23-Feb-24
Peter, nice setup, need company?
From: Dthfrmabove1
23-Feb-24
Ok but you still Have to come Out here. Airfare isn’t that bad and we know enough people we can make the stay here affordable. We will talk in the next month or so. Really want to do some elk out there for a few days with you
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
23-Feb-24
Non residents can only pack elk meat ;)
From: Dthfrmabove1
24-Feb-24
Hahahahha well we better shoot a small one then !!!
From: Coondog
24-Feb-24
Can’t wait to get on a spring bear with my bow this spring!
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
24-Feb-24
Coondogs gonna live in the mountains all spring till he runs an arrow thru a blackie
From: Tekoa
24-Feb-24
Pete, What brand stove did you go with?
From: peterk1234
24-Feb-24
My daughter works for a company called Liberty Mountain. They are a whosaler of many outdoor brands but they have their own line call Peregrin. Their stove is awesome. All but the top is hinged. And it uses simple clips that are riveted on to lock it all together. No bolts and wingnuts to lose. We will be testing out on a hike tomorrow.
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
24-Feb-24
Pete that’s awesome!
From: Coondog
25-Feb-24
Got that right, MaPa! Then maybe Idaho too since they have inexpensive bear tags and you can buy two.
From: peterk1234
25-Feb-24
We have fire. Ya, this is not going to suck. Won't have to bring a cooking stove. Looks like we can cook on top of this thing. That offsets a little weight.
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
25-Feb-24
Looks terrible Pete. Where’s the AC!?
From: peterk1234
28-Apr-24
Next phase. Food. I've been dehydrating my own stuff for backcountry camping for about a year now. Decided to try canned cream of mushroom.
From: peterk1234
28-Apr-24
Success. A full 10.5 oz can weighs in at 1.5 oz with packaging. Rehydrated prefetly.
