Chicago_Hunter Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Don't know much about it, but I think reverse osmosis is the way to go. We used to use one on the boat. They make backpack size ones for camping and backpacking that would probably be great for hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... wisconsinJ, You'll want to get a water filter. I use one made by Sweetwater and it is great. I had one made by PUR which was also a good unit but I wore it out. the first one I had was made by First Need and I cannot recomend it. One of the features I like about the Sweetwater is that it has a good prefilter which will save you a lot of grief with your main filter. I ususally leave my filter in camp and hunt with a full camelback pack. I also carry a survival kit with water purification tablets in it. Get the two part tablets that have purifying tablets and ones that will take the bad taste out of the water when added 15 or so minutes after the purifying tablet has worked. They won't hurt you drinking the small amount of water that you will purify. I've had Giardia and I guarantee you you don't want it. If you end up near Grand Junction get a hold of me and you'll have a shower, bunk, and a cold beer . Phaseolus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... Johnnie, I like powerbars but some people don't because they are hard to chew. I also highly recomend a electrolite drink called Cytomax. I get mine from REI. It much definatley reduces muscle fatigue and aids in recovery from hard exercise. It is head and shoulders above those sugar concotions like gatorade. The new freeze dried meals are a big improvement over ones I rememebr from years ago. The only suggestion would be to double the serving portion. How many people they suggest they feed on the package will starve me out. they aren't that expensive so try a few before you go to find out which ones you like. Another suggestion for people coming from lower altitude, to avoid altitude sickness, is to arrive a couple of days before your hunt and to reduce alcohol and caffeine intake and really drink a lot of water. Most new comers to elk hunting tend to over call. Most videos suggest doing lots of bugling. That used to work 15 years ago but in most places where bulls have been hunted they respond by disappearing. Use your bugle only as a locator call and then sneak in silently. Use cow calls when you get close to interest them in coming closer. Only during the very last week of the season will bugling be very effective in most places. Elk will pinpoint your location very quick so having a partner back behind you doing most of the cow calling can be very helpful. Often times a cow elk will be the first to come check you out. Shoot straight and don't hold out for a monster if you have a chance at a raghorn. Most Coloradoans don't use treestands but I have found them to be very effective placed over a wallow or watering hole especially in the afternoon to evening when you are tired out from the morning hunt. Phase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... Oh yeah, one other thing. I can;t even count how many bulls I've lost because I didn't get set up in a good location before calling. Don't call from a trail or in the open because they can be like ghosts and show up and spot you while you are standing out in the open with a dumb look on your face. Phase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... I will chip in a few words of wisdom here. It is not possible to carry too much water with you. I recommend you take at least a gallon of water if you plan on hunting all day and drink even if you do not feel thirsty. I use a water filter (also carry purification tabs in survival kit) and, as stated above, Sweetwater makes a good one. If there is reliable water sources where you will be hunting then you can get away with carrying less as long as you take your filter along, or use a purification tab when you fill up. As far as food goes, high carb, high fat meals will give you energy. The new freeze dried crap ain't half bad. If you like peanut butter it can be a great source of energy. You would be amazed at how big of an energy boost you can get from a small fire, a cup of hot soup (cup o' noodles) during a middle of the day rest break. Take heed in some of the advise in the above posts, hunt hard and seize the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... Wjohnie, Get a real water filtration pump, not one of the cheap bottles with a squirt doowah. I shot my first archery elk on Rabbit Ears Pass just south of Steamboat Springs, I grew up there. It was a small raghorn and it nearly ran over me when I bugled it in. My body was so full of adrenaline after the shot that I was literally dancing in place. Wish that bugling was still that effective. PHASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Re: dying of thirst... Try this link for filter info. http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?n...vcat=REI_SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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