Lyle's Shed Hunting Pack Dump
Spring is rapidly approaching, and it's hard not to start dreaming about stretching my legs in search of big brown elk sheds.
I started shed hunting at an early age, picking up my first shed on the ranch of a family friend. I was instantly hooked on the experience, and shed hunting has become something I do every year.
Over the years, my tactics for finding sheds have changed. In the early days, I spent countless hours with my boots on the ground, zig-zagging across the mountain, searching for horns. Now, I try and work my way up to high points adjacent from large burnt off faces and let my spotter do most of the work. I still spend plenty of time in the dirt, but as I get older, I try to work smarter, not harder.
I have hauled countless heavy loads off the mountain, so a good pack is essential to being comfortable while under a heavy load. I have been running our EVO Frame for the past three seasons. I find the EVO to be incredibly comfortable, and I like the weight savings as well.
Below is a breakdown of the gear I will be using for shed hunting this year. My trips typically consist of 1-2 days in the backcountry—my pack usually weighs right around 30 pounds.
Lyle's Gear List
- Stone Glacier EVO 3300 Pack - Large Belt (My waist size is 37")
- Blackhawk® SERPA CQC Holster (Glock 20 10mm Auto)
- Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15° Sleeping Bag (10 Liter eVent® Compression Dry Sack)
- NeoAir® XLite™ Sleeping Pad
- Inflatable Camp Pillow
- Stone Glacier SkyAir Ult Shelter
- Stone Glacier SkyAir Ult Vestibule
- Stone Glacier SkyAir Ult Flatfootprint
- MSR® PocketRocket® Deluxe Stove Kit
- Stone Glacier Compression Strap Extender Kit
- Baby Wipes & Toilet Paper
- SG Ram Logo 32 oz. Wide Mouth Nalgene Clear
- TITANSTRAPS® Utility Strap – 18″
- Stone Glacier Grumman Goose Down Jacket
- Stone Glacier Swingout Pocket - Gear (Fire Strater, Rope, Batteries, etc.)
- Stone Glacier Swingout Pocket - Medical Items (Quickclot, Band-Aids, Blister Care, etc.)
- Goal Zero Venture 30 Power Bank
- Titanium Long Handle Spoon
- Platy® 2.0L Bottle
- Food Bundle (1400 - 1800 Cals/Bundle)
- Mule Deer Jerkey
- Chicken Teriyaki with Rice - Pro-Pak®
- Stone Glacier M5 Jacket
- Stone Glacier M5 Pant
- Extreme Gear Bison Down Gloves
- Petzl® Tikka Headlamp
- Natrapel 12-hour Insect Repellent
- Nuun Sport + Caffeine
- Duckworth Knit Watchman Hat with Visor
- Leatherman® Topo Signal®
- Gerber® Exchange-A-Blade Saw
- Glock 20 10mm Auto
- Leica APO-Televid (82) Angled
- Field Optics MicroLite FT
- Sirui K-20x Ball Head
- Sitting Pad (Made from carpet padding)
