Yep, the sheep threads are a great resource. There are some pretty experienced guys on here. i can add a couple things: an external pack frame will let you carry far more than an internal frame pack when you kill something. Best socks are made of merino wool, I like icebreaker mountaineering socks best, but smart wool works too, as does fox river poly if you can't do wool. Try all your gear on shorter trips to expose any weaknesses. A knife made from S30v will hold its edge a long time, as long as it is only used as a knife. Learn the gutless method (youtube fred eichler gutless elk)so you don't have to pack a saw/extra bones. Paracord is worth more than gold in the back country. No cotton clothes. Ok that's enough, this really will turn into a book. Where ya headed?
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