If you are a hunter, from your experience you can tell that success in a hunting expedition depends on having all essential gear within your reach. In this context, range bags are an essential carrier of every hunter. But, do you know how to pack a range bag before going for a hunting expedition? In this article, I will cover the topic.
What
Items Need to Stuff in a Range Bag?
First, fill the bag with protection gear since
safety first is essential in a hunting trip. Take below items
- Trauma kit
- Ear and eye protection
- Gloves
- Sun lotion
- Bug repellent
Personal information like your name, social security number, and cellphone number in a laminated ID card(in the event you get injured, this personal information will be immensely helpful. )
The next collection of items will go into a range
bag is a list of tools which include below things
- Binoculars
- Flashlight
- Multi-tool
- Screwdriver sets
- Cleaning kit
- Duct Tape
- Electronic Calipers
After tools, the range bag will house your gun
accessories and ammunition. These are
- Dummy ammunition and rounds
- Chamber flags
- Targets
- Gun oil
- Towel or gun mat
- Other essentials
- Water
- Snacks (filled with high-protein)
- Extra batteries
- Pen sharpie
- Shooting journal
- Freezer bag(empty)
- Trash
bag(empty)
- Golf Grips
Useful
Tips Regarding Packing a Range Bag
Label
Every Item
Take a permanent marker and label all of the items
that you filling inside the range bag. Double-check all the items to make sure
that you are fully equipped. Keep in mind that rechecking will ensure that you
will not miss an essential item when you are at the shooting spot.
Pack
Everything in Plastic Bags
Take all loose items in a clear plastic bag
including your ID card. As you know the plastic bag is useful to protect items
from sand, dust, and water. Take a large plastic trash bag in one of the
pockets of the range bag. If you experience a sudden downpour in the range,
toss the entire range bag inside the trash bag to keep everything dry and
clean.
You may not necessarily on a game hunting
expedition. You may go to take part in a shooting completion or need to
demonstrate your shooting skill to join a law enforcement agency or military.
Depending on your shooting mission, the items you need to pack in a range bag
vary from event to another. Below are several items that you may also take
inside a range bag
- Holsters
- Drills books
- Range finders
- Timers
Do you want to make hunting the trip a little
luxurious? if so, include below items as well
- Lip balm
- Hand sanitizer
- Extra hat
- Damp weather gear
- Hygiene items
- Camera
- Folding chair
Adjust
the Shoulder Strap After Loading the Bag
The last tip for you is you need to adjust the strap of the bag after filling it with all the essential things. This will save you time since you will no longer open the bag to add another item and readjust its the strap.
The primary purpose of using range bags is serving
your need whether you are in a hunting expedition, shooting completion, indoor
or outdoor shooting practice. If you pack the bag with these items we discussed
above, we expect that you won’t miss anything in a
mission.
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