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Gear and Guns



UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Guns carried by the party during our float/hunt


.340 Weatherby Magnum, Weatherby Mark V

.338 Winchester Magnum, Ruger Model 77 Mark II
  • Leupold riflescope, Var-X III, 3.5-10x50mm
  • Federal Premium Safari cartridges, 250-grain, Nosler Partition (20)
  • Remington Corelokt cartridges, 225-grain PSP (20)

    .300 Winchester Magnum, Interarms Mark X
  • Redfield, 3-9x40mm

    .300 Winchester Magnum, Remington 700

    12 gauge, Maverick, 3-inch magnum

    .500 S&W Magnum, Smith & Wesson Model 500

    .44 Magnum, Colt Anaconda
  • Garrett Super-hardcast Hammerhead 310-grain (12)
  • Alaska Backpacker, hardcast, 320-grain (12)

    .22 LR, Armalite Explorer




  • Personal Clothing and Equipment List
    These items are what I brought on the float trip. Other items which I did not personal carry, such as spotting scopes, radios, perimeter intrusion detectors, fishing gear, etc., were brought by others in our party. On this particular float/hunt weight and bulk were not major concerns. The only limitations were imposed by the air carrier.


    Backpack, 5100 cu in
    Bag, utility, waterproof, G.I. issue
    Bag, waterproof/tight, 1000 cu in
    Bag, ziplock, plastic (10)
    Balaclava, nomex, G.I. issue
    Batteries, AA (16)
    Batteries, AAA (8)
    Belt, nylon web, w/buckle
    Bib, insulated, waterproof, breathable
    Binocular, 7x50, waterproof w/compass
    Bivy bag, Goretex
    Blanket, fleece
    Boots, leather, insulated, waterproof, breathable
    Bungee cord (2)
    Calculator, small
    Camera, digital
    Camera, film, 35mm, one-time-use
    Can opener, G.I. issue, P-38
    Candles
    Cap, baseball
    Compass (2)
    Cooking set, stainless steel
    Cord, parachute, 100 yds
    Cup, plastic, w/lid
    Detergent, dish
    Ear plugs
    Eating utensils
    Emergency information card
    Eye glasses, prescription, photo-grey (2 pair)
    Fire starter blocks
    First Aid Kit
    Flashlight, minilight
    Flashlight, 1-million CP
    Fuel, Coleman
    Fuel bottle, aluminum (2)
    Game bag, large (2)
    Gloves, fleece
    Gloves, neoprene (make sure you have one right and one left)
    GPS
    Gun case, floating
    Gun cleaning kit
    Hair brush
    Headlamp, LED
    Headnet, insect bar
    Health insurance card
    Heat pads, disposable
    Hunting license and tags
    Hunting regulations
    Identification, driver's license
    Jacket, cotton/nylon, ripstop, G.I. issue
    Jacket, windproof shell, nylon
    Knife, fixed blade
    Knife, large survival
    Knife, multi-interchangeable blades
    Knife sharpening tool
    Lighter, butane, disposable (3)
    Machete, w/scabbard
    Maps, USGS, Contour, in plastic cases
    Mirror, hand, signal
    Mittens, insulated
    Muff, insulated, fleece
    Multi-tool, w/case
    Nail clippers
    Pants, cargo, cotton/nylon, ripstop, G.I. issue
    Pants, denim
    Pants, fleece
    Pants, Goretex, G.I. issue
    Parka, Goretex, G.I. issue
    Parka, insulated, waterproof, breathable
    Pen, ball point
    Pencil (2)
    Poncho, nylon, rubber-coated, G.I. issue
    Pot scrubber
    Rope, climbing, 3/8-inch, 50 feet
    Rope, flotation, 50 feet
    Ruler, 6-inch, clear plastic
    Saw, take-down
    Sharpening stone
    Shirt, cotton/nylon blend, long sleeve
    Shirt, fleece
    Shirt, sleep, nomex
    Sleeping bag, -20 degrees F rating, synthetic fill
    Sleeping pad, insulated, closed cell
    Sleeping pad, self-inflating
    Soap, bath
    Soap case
    Socks, wool/synthetic blend (4 pairs)
    Space blanket
    Spade, hand
    Stove, backpacking, multi-fuel
    Sunglasses, prescription
    Sweater, fleece
    Tape, engineer's fluorescent marking
    Tape, duct
    Tarp, 5x8
    Tent, 3-person, 3-season, w/stuff bag, poles, pegs, and guy lines
    Thermal undershirt (2)
    Thermal underwear (2)
    Toilet paper
    Toothbrush in holder
    Toothpaste
    Towel, hand
    Underwear (4)
    Vest, fleece
    Vest, safety, fluorescent orange
    Waders, ankle-fit
    Water bag, 2-gallon, collapsible
    Water bottle (2)
    Water purifier/filter bottle
    Whisk broom
    Whistle
    Wristwatch, with temperature/sunrise-sunset display




    Group Food and Beverages


    Beef stew, canned
    Bread
    Bread mix
    Candy bars
    Cheese, cheddar
    Chocolate drink mix
    Crackers, cheese
    Crackers, saltine
    Cream of Wheat, individual pack
    Drink mix
    Granola
    Ham, canned, chopped
    Jam, orange marmalade
    Jelly, grape
    Mango, dried
    Margarine
    Meat, processed, canned
    Milk, powdered
    Noodles, teriyaki
    Nuts, mixed
    Oatmeal, individually packaged
    Olive oil
    Pancake mix
    Peanut butter
    Pepper
    Pineapple, dried
    Potatoes, baking
    Potatoes, mash, powder
    Raisins
    Rice
    Salt
    Sandwiches, Poor Boy
    Sausage, summer
    Soup, dried mix, individual pack
    Spaghetti noodles
    Spaghetti sauce mix
    Sugar
    Tomato paste
    Trail mix, dry
    Tuna fish, foil-packaged
    Tuna Helper




    Group Rafts and Equipment


    SOAR inflatable canoe, 16-feet (2)
    Raft, round
    Paddles
    Personal flotation vests (4)
    Pump, foot




    Group Medical Kit


    Medication, personal, prescription
    Surgical/medical kit, 4-person


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