As the title says, how do you transport your gear (clothes, boots, accessories) to and from a hunt? I hunt on family land with a cabin so I leave 90% of my stuff at the ranch year round. I take what is dirty home and back via a duffel bag with plenty of pockets, etc for shoes, ammo, pistols, etc. that go every trip. As a result, I have never really thought about long trips or trips where I have to take all of my stuff.
I am going on a bear hunt in May and we are driving to Ontario. The truck will have a camper shell so I'm not too concerned about the drive up other than room. However, once we get "there" we will park and ride on boats in to the lake and cabin with multiple portages, loading, unloading, etc. So I'm looking for suggestions on how to take everything. I'm thinking my options are either duffel bags (various sizes) or rubbermade type storage containers. I will have my bow case(s) so some stuff can be stored with my bow(s). Here is what I'm thinking on each:
Duffel Bags - Advantages: Straps so I can throw over my shoulder and carry them myself, can "shove" places do maximize room, flexible for odd shaped items like boots, I already have plenty so no purchase necessary; Disadvantages: Not protective so breakables aren't protected, not water proof so I could end up at camp with everything wet
Storage Containers - Advantages: Stack-able, rigid so items are protected, should be water "proof" barring submerging it, latches over zippers; Disadvantages: Would have to buy, Has to be carried (more than likely with both hands), may take up more room than what is in them
So from some of you that have traveled to hunt, are there any other options? I guess regular luggage w/ wheels is an option as well. Am I missing anything with advantage/disadvantages that could swing me on way or another? If you do use storage containers, what do you suggest as far as size, staying closed, price, etc. Thanks in advance.
I am going on a bear hunt in May and we are driving to Ontario. The truck will have a camper shell so I'm not too concerned about the drive up other than room. However, once we get "there" we will park and ride on boats in to the lake and cabin with multiple portages, loading, unloading, etc. So I'm looking for suggestions on how to take everything. I'm thinking my options are either duffel bags (various sizes) or rubbermade type storage containers. I will have my bow case(s) so some stuff can be stored with my bow(s). Here is what I'm thinking on each:
Duffel Bags - Advantages: Straps so I can throw over my shoulder and carry them myself, can "shove" places do maximize room, flexible for odd shaped items like boots, I already have plenty so no purchase necessary; Disadvantages: Not protective so breakables aren't protected, not water proof so I could end up at camp with everything wet
Storage Containers - Advantages: Stack-able, rigid so items are protected, should be water "proof" barring submerging it, latches over zippers; Disadvantages: Would have to buy, Has to be carried (more than likely with both hands), may take up more room than what is in them
So from some of you that have traveled to hunt, are there any other options? I guess regular luggage w/ wheels is an option as well. Am I missing anything with advantage/disadvantages that could swing me on way or another? If you do use storage containers, what do you suggest as far as size, staying closed, price, etc. Thanks in advance.
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