What is it you always take to your hunts, that...

mikeraydj · Nov 7, 2014

A good attitude is a must. The thought that today is the day for the big find. A screwdriver for shallow finds. An extra pack of smokes. The bank card for beverages. Sunglasses. Sunscreen. Extra batteries. Hat. Ben Gay for the sore muscles afterwards. And the determination to do it all over again tomorrow.

Goose MKII · Nov 7, 2014

mikeraydj said:
A good attitude is a must. The thought that today is the day for the big find. A screwdriver for shallow finds. An extra pack of smokes. The bank card for beverages. Sunglasses. Sunscreen. Extra batteries. Hat. Ben Gay for the sore muscles afterwards. And the determination to do it all over again tomorrow.

Yup. Keep on going after the ever elusive paydirt moment

bigscoop · Nov 7, 2014

Depends on the hunt, who can get free, or who might want to go? There are some places I don't want to go by myself and probably shouldn't, safety and that sort of a thing. There are also a few places I only go by myself.

Keith123 · Nov 7, 2014

I keep a hand file with my detecting equipment. Each time before I leave my car, I put a fresh edge on my shovel. If you hunt in the woods like I do, it can save lots of time being able to cut through a pile of 1" diameter roots instead of digging around them or carrying extra cutting equipment.

lookindown · Nov 7, 2014

Reading glasses, loupe, gorilla tape and a cooler.

AugustMoose87 · Nov 8, 2014

Water bottle and my pocket knife - I don't go anywhere with out those two.

Turbo21 said:
Toilet paper. Lost way too many right hand gloves lol

You just need to alternate - Use the right this time, and the left next time, and you still have a pair left over :laughing7:

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Nov 8, 2014

All you need is..... :icon_scratch:

Pair of pants with front and rear pockets including change pocket. (Trash goes in back left pocket, clad change goes in front pocket. Silver and gold goes in change pocket) Shovel, pin-pointer and metal detector and..
That's all you need !! :dontknow:

Keep @ it and HH !! :hello2:

pa plateau hiker · Nov 8, 2014

Turbo21 said:
Toilet paper. Lost way too many right hand gloves lol

Nature provides you with grass and leaves for doing that task.

Turbo21 · Nov 8, 2014

pa plateau hiker said:
Nature provides you with grass and leaves for doing that task.

Not in the snow.

bigfoot1 · Nov 9, 2014

I try to ALWAYS take a designated driver.Driver must also love to dig,happy to fetch beer,look great in a butt floss bikini and have absolutely no memory skills.
I do love this hobby !!!

Jason in Enid · Nov 9, 2014

lookindown said:
Reading glasses, loupe, gorilla tape and a cooler.

So you want to be able to see something really small and then seal it inside a cooler so it can't escape?

Bitpusher · Nov 9, 2014

My every-day-carry includes a flashlight (Surefire 6P), a small multitool, OC spray, and a pocket pistol (Kel-Tec P-32). If I'm planning on being out more than a few minutes, I generally add a Glock 31 in an OWB retention holster.

CincinnatiKid · Nov 9, 2014

It's been said, but a cell phone.
Today, I was traversing semi-harsh terrain and 30 minutes deep in the woods. I realized I had forgotten to make an important call before entering woods. I reached for my phone and... nada. I nearly panicked. Made it back to the truck in 10mins and made the call. I was so beat after my 10min return, I went home. Sad, but true...
Peace

pa plateau hiker · Nov 10, 2014

Turbo21 said:
Not in the snow.

Ha. You don't know how many times I've kicked snow away to get to the leaves. The cold will cure your hemorrhoids. Real outdoors men don't carry toilet paper.

Turbo21 · Nov 10, 2014

pa plateau hiker said:
Ha. You don't know how many times I've kicked snow away to get to the leaves. The cold will cure your hemorrhoids. Real outdoors men don't carry toilet paper.

And that's why I won't shake a "real "outdoors mans hand. Haha

Goose MKII · Nov 10, 2014

Gloves, take some gloves!
Yesterday I was hunting on a community walking trail where I found a 1990 U.S Quarter, and while digging for a hit on the ground along side the walking path, I stuck my hand on a fresh pile of dog poop.
That was disgusting and bummed my hunt.
So, yes, gloves, water for cleaning, and towels.

Goose MKII · Nov 10, 2014

Bitpusher said:
My every-day-carry includes a flashlight (Surefire 6P), a small multitool, OC spray, and a pocket pistol (Kel-Tec P-32). If I'm planning on being out more than a few minutes, I generally add a Glock 31 in an OWB retention holster.

That's what I'm talking about.
I carry my high grade (Grizley) Bear Pepper Spray. And while it gives you a sense of security, it may sometimes put you in a vulnerable position if it's windy and the wind is in front of you.
Best bet, pack some heat. Here in Colorado if you go deep into the woods, you never know what you might encounter.
Glock 22 or the G31 are my favorites

DigIron2 · Nov 10, 2014

water,bandanna,extra batteries,extra screw and nut for coil just in case, knife,Plastic bag for machine in case of rain and a can of tobacco, I am good to go

DigIron2 · Nov 10, 2014

pa plateau hiker said:
Ha. You don't know how many times I've kicked snow away to get to the leaves. The cold will cure your hemorrhoids. Real outdoors men don't carry toilet paper.

That's funny,I know a guy that was raking hay one summer,had to take one, and the dummy wiped his butt with poison ivy leafs. :blob8:

Makes me laugh just thinking about it.If push comes to shove I will cut my shirt tail if need be.

Goose MKII · Nov 10, 2014

DigIron2 said:
That's funny,I know a guy that was raking hay one summer,had to take one, and the dummy wiped his butt with poison ivy leafs.Makes me laugh just thinking about it.If push comes to shove I will cut my shirt tail if need be.

Holy crap!!!
You can't be serious! :happy2: