Travis Warren - UPCHUKAR Summit XT Gear Dump
Chukar hunters are a unique breed. Chasing Chukar up and down steep mountains or climbing down rocky cliff faces in pursuit of the masked bandit, one this is for sure: Chukar hunters know the value of preparation.
When deciding what gear “makes it” into our upland packs, sometimes it comes down to the simple issue of space. I have toiled, re-packed and looked for alternatives in order to compile a conscientious assortment of gear that is always in my upland pack every time I’m in the Chukar hills. Below I have organized my list based on the configuration in which it is stored in my pack.
Upland Pack - Final Rise Summit XT system
Left front storage pouch:
Ammo: Boss Shotshells- 20g 3” #7
Left front storage pouch zipper pocket:
Nevada Chukar coin
iPhone 11 Pro
Truck keys
Right front storage pouch:
Snacks
First Lite Tag Cuff Beanie-Merino wool
First Lite Shale Touch Hybrid glove
Upchukar neck gaiter
Right front storage pouch zipper pocket:
Chukar call
Chapstick
Head Clip (clip-on style for hat brim)
Left rear side pocket:
Wire cutters (for cutting snares/traps etc)
Havalon Piranta (knife)
Zip ties
Compass
Right rear pocket:
Mountain Money (TP)
Vet wrap
Interior rear pocket
Possibles pouch (Osprey UL pouch –Large)
-Pelican VB3 head light
-tourniquet
- Altoids tin fire starter kit (lighter, matches, Wetfire, e-candle)
- SOL 2- person survival blanket
- contact lenses
- My Medic chest seal
- Tenacious Tape
- KT tape (small square)
- medication/bandage pouch
- eye drops
- Nasacort allergy nose spray
- Pen
- tweezers
Gauze dressing
Interior water bladder sleeve
Sawyer Squeeze water filter
Rear Jacket lashing:
- First Lite Vapor Stormlight Ultralight rain jacket
- Water bottles x 2 (Early season I also use a 2 liter bladder)
I’m sure the staples of; shells, water, snacks and first aid may resemble items you already carry in your pack. Hopefully, some of the items I listed will spur some thought and consideration when focusing on preparation when heading into the field.