We just returned from a successful spring bear hunt in the Idaho backcountry. In this article we share our complete gear list spreadsheet, a podcast discussion with the hunt story, tactics, and takeaways, and also a helpful video on how to load and packout a bear on a K4 Pack System.
Story, Tactics, & Tips
On this hunt, Steve, Mark, & Justin from Exo Mtn Gear headed into the Idaho backcountry for a 4-day backpack adventure. They hunted an area that Steve & Mark had previous bear hunt success in, but the country was all-new to Justin.
On the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, the guys discuss the full hunt story, the tactics they used to kill two bears on the first full day of the hunt, and share some tips that are helpful for any backpack hunter...
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Complete Gear List
As usual, we packed for this backpack hunt by utilizing the free backpack hunting gear template that we always use.
Mark made an updated copy of this free gear planner, specifically for this spring bear hunt, which you can view or copy below. As you can see on the list, his base pack weight was ~21lbs, with food, water, and fuel, it was ~33lbs, and when carrying his rifle, he was just over 40lbs.
Complete List Spreadsheet: View | Copy
How To Load a Bear (Hide, Head, & Meat) on the K4 Frame
While on this hunt, the guys shot well over a dozen videos that will help users of K4 Pack Systems, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about backcountry or backpack-style hunting. The first of those videos is below. Be sure to Subscribe to the Exo Mtn Gear YouTube channel to get notified when new videos are released in the coming weeks and months.