DIY Elk Gear List?

[Zbearclaw]

First off what kind of hunt?  Base camp and spiking out, bivy, drop camp?

How are you getting in, foot or horses?  How deep are you going?  

Can't really determine the tools unless we know the job...

[twitchstick]

One thing I like to do is carry a dry bag full of my frist-aid and survival stuff,my "possible bag". I never worry about wet stuff that way. It also carrys in it my special medications and most important comfort meds. Nothing worse that heart burn,gas,chaffing,cough,or allergies 20 miles or more from a town.

[jhg]

... Does wool suck for a trip like this?  ...[/QB]

I think the right wool weights in combo with synthetics are effective and light solutions. The thinner wool fabrics are amazingly useful across a lot of conditions and light. Used with synthetics they are stellar.

 I recommend finding those combos in shakedown trips. I have my own tried and true combos that I prefer over going all synthetic. I have a light wool stretchy sweater and a really nice base layer in wool that I never leave without.

I would think the heavier wools would be out as they are too bulky/heavy and are really single garment answers and so inappropriate for a trip like this.
Better dealt with by using multi layering.

Joshua

[snag]

Ought to read the book "From the Old Bowhunter's Den". They carried 20lb packs and their bows for hiking and hunting here in the Oregon Cascades for one week. Kind of puts a whole different spin on our 50-60lb packs with all the high tech fabric and latest electronic gizmo. Traditional archery is suppose to help simplify things, come down to the basics, minimal. We may be loosing our ability to be great woodsmen by relying on technology. Just my look at it. I have alot of stuff that I just talked about...but I am questioning it.

[John Scifres]

I've noticed that old bowhunters tend to exaggerate     I am positive I could make a week with 20# but 30# is more fun.

Does wool suck?  Objection, isn't that a leading question?  

Wool does not suck, it repels moisture.  Cotton sucks but that's not always a bad thing.  I like synthetics but don't rely totally on them.  My favorite layering is done with Duofold wool/poly garments.

[Hess]

Hey John

Of course wool doesn't suck, sorry if I sounded a bit forward earlier.  I love wool socks...

And your 'resort' does look nice, I just tend to go in a bit lighter, which might be a bit more dangerous and stupid.  Luckily I'm still here enjoying everybodies opinion.  

I am a creature that does enjoy most of the high tech outdoor items that are out there today so I tend to have a little bit less gear.

[BRONZ]

Few things I learned:

Good footwear is not good enough.  Buy great footwear and use duct tape for blisters.  
Plastic bags over dry socks help if your boots are soaked.

Chapstick is essential.  This KS plains boy about bled to death at 10,000 feet from cracked lips!  

I will take two sets of rain gear next time.  One to wear while the other is still drying!

Have fun and good luck!

[KentuckyTJ]

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