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Anonymous
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I have gone backpacking numerous times and done numerous week-long hunting trips but never done a hike that long.
My suggestions are as follows:
1) when deciding what to bring, think very carefully about your list. Many things that you would think you need, you don't. And other things will come in handy that you never thought of.
For example, the 9mm is a poor idea to bring. Not only are there a lot of legal worries, but it is also a poor choice for a hunting weapon. If you absoloutley have to have a gun, reconsider your choice. The 9mm has poor ballistics. At distances where you could use the 9, a .22 will do just fine--and the 22 is much quieter, lighter, and easier to shoot accuratley. You can also pack a lot more .22 ammo than 9 ammo in the same amount of space.
A hunting knife is good. Bring a swiss army knife too--they are amazingly handy. Water filter, lifeboat matches, fishing line and hooks, "filter straw" for drinking water. A mangesium firestarter is also very handy. Whistle and a small mirror for signaling. Wire for snares. Plastic bags are a must. You can use them to collect food and water, to keep yourself warm, and to fashion a simple water purification device if you need it in emergency. Extra shoelaces and GOOD socks, including spares.
And, if you haven't already done this: make sure you get experience hiking, camping, fishing, trapping, shooting, and hunting. You don't have to do this for months at a time, but practice the skills you will need, just as if you were doing the real thing.
Also, plan some stops at civilization along the way. Mail yourself "care packages" before you leave so you can pick them up as you make your "pit stops".
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