How does everyone set up to carry all their gear?
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hunt0168
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Primarily a night caller. Lanyard for hand calls. Reese Outdoors chest pack with Thermal scanner and e-caller remote clipped / tethered to it, each in their own dedicated side pouches. Rifle on tripod over my right shoulder. E-caller slung so it rests on my left side. That's pretty much it unless I'm toting in a seat which is a compact 3 leg stool with a strap that also gets slung over my shoulder. I don't have decoys to mess with.
I would guess the backpack would be the way to go for you and I would probably also carry my e-caller in or on it as well. Everyone figures out what's best for them though. Usually within the first few trips it becomes obvious what needs fixing. Necessity is the mother of invention after all! I'm sure you'll figure things out! Good luck!
I would guess the backpack would be the way to go for you and I would probably also carry my e-caller in or on it as well. Everyone figures out what's best for them though. Usually within the first few trips it becomes obvious what needs fixing. Necessity is the mother of invention after all! I'm sure you'll figure things out! Good luck!
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I always hunt near the jeep, so my bino pac carries everything I need except folding chair & sticks in one hand, Foxpro and decoy in the other, rifle on sling.
Everything else is attached to the bino harness. Installed two female snaps to the harness to which I can fasten various combinations of hand calls (two of my favorite pairs {4 calls} pictured below). The call remote fits in a mesh pocket between chest and binocular pac and is tethered to the harness via a carabiner. Remote for decoy fits in another mesh pocket on side (visible on left side), and spare batteries for remotes in opposite pocket. 2 calls per strap will also attach to snaps on rifle rack in truck, as well.
Everything else is either in my pockets or carried in hand. My coyote drag is 18" of para cord w/loops tied in both ends to form a noose on each end and fits in pocket along w/range finder.
Everything else is attached to the bino harness. Installed two female snaps to the harness to which I can fasten various combinations of hand calls (two of my favorite pairs {4 calls} pictured below). The call remote fits in a mesh pocket between chest and binocular pac and is tethered to the harness via a carabiner. Remote for decoy fits in another mesh pocket on side (visible on left side), and spare batteries for remotes in opposite pocket. 2 calls per strap will also attach to snaps on rifle rack in truck, as well.
Everything else is either in my pockets or carried in hand. My coyote drag is 18" of para cord w/loops tied in both ends to form a noose on each end and fits in pocket along w/range finder.
AWS
Custom Accessory Maker & Retired PM Staff
I have a back scabbard for my rifle, shooting sticks and stool attach to the scabbard, spare hand call, knife and drag go in a pocket on the scabbard and extra AA decoy batteries go in cartridge loops on back of scabbard. The caller has a carabineer to attach it to a D-ring on the front of the scabbard shoulder strap and my decoy mounts on the top of my trekking pole. I can deploy my decoy and caller without having to take off the scabbard.
Getting a duffel bag to carry stuff in.
Usually carry a Cabela’s hunting lounger, cushion, caller, lanyard.
Decoys are a new addition this year. (Coyote and rabbit.)
200 mile drive yesterday saw several road kill yotes and 2 live in the ditch after dark on the way home. Lots to call for the winter season.
Usually carry a Cabela’s hunting lounger, cushion, caller, lanyard.
Decoys are a new addition this year. (Coyote and rabbit.)
200 mile drive yesterday saw several road kill yotes and 2 live in the ditch after dark on the way home. Lots to call for the winter season.
Rogerthatout
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I just expanded my obi system which I started when I was shooting PRS.
It’s an expensive system but it is really awesome and once you get completely fitted, you get your hands back when you need them.
I use a battle belt and have these hooks on my suspense straps and on my belt, I can walk in total comfort now w free hands.
Here, in my NY area, I need to hike in a fair distance to do a set and I really needed a solution for ruck….thought you should check it out
It’s an expensive system but it is really awesome and once you get completely fitted, you get your hands back when you need them.
I use a battle belt and have these hooks on my suspense straps and on my belt, I can walk in total comfort now w free hands.
Here, in my NY area, I need to hike in a fair distance to do a set and I really needed a solution for ruck….thought you should check it out
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Hunter55
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I have to have my stool however, I don’t walk as far as I used to, mostly use my ATV or SXS.
When in transit I have a small backpack to consolidate everything and spare stuff if/when I need it, and I don’t carry the backpack. I use an Eberlestock chest pack, with molle cell phone, xtra mag, & remote holder, etc. I sling my ecaller and my stool. My rifle stays attached to my ARCA rail and tripod, and then I shoulder my rifle with the tripod legs hanging behind me. I can’t let loose of that rifle and bear the thought of it falling on the ground!
When in transit I have a small backpack to consolidate everything and spare stuff if/when I need it, and I don’t carry the backpack. I use an Eberlestock chest pack, with molle cell phone, xtra mag, & remote holder, etc. I sling my ecaller and my stool. My rifle stays attached to my ARCA rail and tripod, and then I shoulder my rifle with the tripod legs hanging behind me. I can’t let loose of that rifle and bear the thought of it falling on the ground!
Dirty Steve
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I look for surplus USGI molle load bearing gear. There can be good deals on e-pay or at surplus stores.
Hunter55
Well-known member
I used to roll with this and it worked VERY well. The Eberlestock ran a sale and couldn't resist.
K-22hornet.
Well-known member
I'm a minimalist, and can usually fit everything into my jacket pockets.
Rifle, extra ammo, water bottle, shooting sticks, foam seat cushion, binoculars, range finder and 3-4 handcalls, are usually all I take with in the field.
Rifle, extra ammo, water bottle, shooting sticks, foam seat cushion, binoculars, range finder and 3-4 handcalls, are usually all I take with in the field.
Hunter55
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everytime I look at your bipod/stiks I think the same thing, I like it and should implement that, makes total sense.
So, what did you make your camo from?
Not a blind, but makes a great "portable bush" to block slight movements, especially when using hand calls. I picked up a camo netting from https://allpredatorcalls.com/ years ago. It was regular net w/hemp camo woven in. Here is link to details:
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2181379
ShortStack
Member
I use a small-med camo backpack, then one of those small tripod chairs, with or without the backrest, and sling it over my head.
Jasonc78
Member
what’s the Best harness or something like that for a mouth call, remote for e caller and thermal scanner? Right now they just all hang on my neck on their own lanyard. I can’t stand it. It’s better when I have a hood I can put them around but for warm weather that’s not an option. They always get tangled up some too. Maybe just a better way and I just don’t know better.
One of our custom gear makers has what you need. Contact IndexFinger and I bet he can hook you up. Here's just one example of what he can make.
skinney
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