[John Popielarczyk]

in reply to: Keeping it simple and lightweight while ground hunting #170258

Interesting. I’ve watched a number of video reviews on them and guess I got the wrong impression. They look bigger than anything I’d want to carry although one of them seems turkey seat size. Just figured they’d be heavy based on the size. Heavier anyway.
I’m still trying to figure it all out. If I ever do, I’ll let you know.😀

[John Popielarczyk]

in reply to: Keeping it simple and lightweight while ground hunting #170249

I also carry a lighter/matches and a plastic garbage bag. Forgot about those. I don’t use binoculars anymore. I always figure they make me move around too much. If I have a shot, it will be close and I’ll see the deer without them.😀 Same with the gps. OnX on the cell phone covers that base.

[John Popielarczyk]

in reply to: Keeping it simple and lightweight while ground hunting #170240

I don’t have the waldrop seat but have looked at them and they seem pretty cumbersome to me. I have used a kayak chair on occasion. Pretty light, inexpensive and comfortable for a 2-3 hour sit. You could also try a Torges seat or one of the variations if you want to be higher off the ground. I couldn’t strap anything to my pack. Maybe a poncho. Are you just going out for the day or overnight?

• This reply was modified 5 months, 4 weeks ago by John Popielarczyk.

[John Popielarczyk]

in reply to: Keeping it simple and lightweight while ground hunting #170230

Pen, license, drag rope, knife, gutting gloves and compass. Usually in a small Kuiu back pack. The smallest they have. Sandwich/snack and platypus water bottle. Also in pack. Ground pad to sit on. I use a side quiver as well. Dress for the weather. Extra wool gloves and hat in pack if it’s cold. I never tried a ghillie suit.
I understand trying to pare things down. I’m always trying to do the same.

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