When you get a response from Gene Wensel, its always an honor. He has a great imagination. I like Gene's quote from our film, "Primal Dreams" that said, "Bordum is an unimaginative state of mind." So, when I told Gene that the first thing I do after packing gear up from the floatplane is set up my tent and blow up the Big Agnes. Never realizing Gene did not know that the Big Agnes is a company that sells air mattresses. Hahahaha!
As Gene eluded, there are a few things I don't leave camp without, which include, the satellite phone, my survival pack, video camera, and side arm. These items, in a way, help relinquish natural fears and allow me to venture out into the wilderness alone. Since I had both knees replaced in 2019, I am so blessed to be able to continue to pursue my passions including chasing the Alaskan moose. One of my mottos that comes to light during these hunts is, "What I fear the most is losing the will to be tested!" So, get out there and pass your own personal tests.
You can read about many more of my solo hunts in Alaska by searching the TradGang archives, or checking out the Journal section of my website Herdbullproductions.com
For hunts of this duration, there are many more experience that I hope to share in the future through videos, writing, or personal presentations. Mike