Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
09-10-2008, 09:29 AM
#21
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: omaha NE
Posts: 287
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
snacks and water!!! There is nothing worse than sitting in a stand hungry or thirsty. Especially on the all day hunts during the peak of the Rut, or maybe I am just the fat kid that thinks about food all the time!!!! lol
09-10-2008, 09:41 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southwest PA
Posts: 1,244
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
Rob, great reminder. Not sure I ever even thought to check on the Range Finder. It's in there and I use it but honestly just sorta forgot about that one.
09-10-2008, 10:43 AM
#24
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
Good reminder, Rob.
I changed out the batteries in EVERYTHING I had before leaving for Colorado... Alarm clock, camera, both flashlights, rangefinder, and GPS.
I also carried four fresh, brand-new AA batteries with me at all times in my fanny pack, and had a monster pack of extra AA's from Sam's Club in my big duffel back at the tent from which to reload with.
I ended up changing the batteries in my camera 3-4 times, even though I didn't use it that much just due to the temps being in the upper 20's when we'd wake up in the morning...
I also changed out the ones in my GPS a couple times because I leave it on constantly as I'm slipping through the mountains; I love the security of knowing EXACTLY where I am in relation to already-marked waypoints. And, yes... I do carry a top-of-the-line compass with me as well just in case. Had to end up using it one day to make it out due to some inclement weather and the inability for my unit to track satellites.
I changed out the batteries in EVERYTHING I had before leaving for Colorado... Alarm clock, camera, both flashlights, rangefinder, and GPS.
I also carried four fresh, brand-new AA batteries with me at all times in my fanny pack, and had a monster pack of extra AA's from Sam's Club in my big duffel back at the tent from which to reload with.
I ended up changing the batteries in my camera 3-4 times, even though I didn't use it that much just due to the temps being in the upper 20's when we'd wake up in the morning... I also changed out the ones in my GPS a couple times because I leave it on constantly as I'm slipping through the mountains; I love the security of knowing EXACTLY where I am in relation to already-marked waypoints. And, yes... I do carry a top-of-the-line compass with me as well just in case. Had to end up using it one day to make it out due to some inclement weather and the inability for my unit to track satellites.
09-10-2008, 11:50 AM
#26
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Huntersville, PA
Posts: 215
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
I am always so jazzed to get out in the woods I am bound to forget a thing or two. I have a list that I keep and check before I leave to make sure I have everything I need. I have been known to drive back to the house to get my bow... [:@]
Wayne
Wayne
09-10-2008, 03:02 PM
#27
Boone & Crockett
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
ORIGINAL: stickler
I am always so jazzed to get out in the woods I am bound to forget a thing or two. I have a list that I keep and check before I leave to make sure I have everything I need. I have been known to drive back to the house to get my bow... [:@]
Wayne
I am always so jazzed to get out in the woods I am bound to forget a thing or two. I have a list that I keep and check before I leave to make sure I have everything I need. I have been known to drive back to the house to get my bow... [:@]
Wayne
I need to change my battery in my rangefinder, hopefully tonight I'll remember.
09-10-2008, 03:13 PM
#28
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin/Michigan
Posts: 9,679
RE: Something I Sometimes Forget, Batteries.
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
DOH!
I need to change my battery in my rangefinder, hopefully tonight I'll remember.
DOH!
I need to change my battery in my rangefinder, hopefully tonight I'll remember.
