Colorado Elk - Rifle

[Callem'In]

Good pack that fits right. Exo, stone glacer, Kifaru some thing with load lifters eberlestock are junk. Good boots that fir right and learn were to put leukotape on your heals before you get hot spots and good socks darn tough and always a spare pair to change out when you stop to glass. Good clothes that are light weight and can be layered. If sleeping where you could get wet a synthetic bag is heavier but you dont loose insulation when wet if wet isnt a concern a good down bag. Water filtration and make sure if its going to be cold enough to freeze you dont let it freeze. Then the most important part is being ready to be kicked in the nuts again and again and be comfortable being uncomfortable.

If your spiking in and then shelters come into play and that a whole nother can of worms.

Go to rokslide and you can find good deals in the classified and get a bunch of info

I have really liked my Eberlestock F1 mainframe pack. Get a pack that fits is number one!

 

[Kurtr]

I have really liked my Eberlestock F1 mainframe pack. Get a pack that fits is number one!

I thought i liked my eberlestock to till i got to wear a real pack. The difference in kifaru and exo when you have 100 pounds in the pack is huge.

 

[SDMF]

I have a couple Wyoming saws. One i leave in my truck during hunting season and one that is always in my pack. I've never seen one break and they do an excellent job but they aren't foldable though.

The Wyoming saw does break down to pack nice and small though, which is all I was getting at.

I haven't had an issue yet sawing the spine and ribs on the deer I've done with poking nasty stuff.

Probably similar to a knife. You either know how to use one, or you don’t.

 

[Tymurrey]

The best advice i can give as a helper on an elk hunt would be to not complain and let the tag holder make the decisions. Wear good boots, dress in layers, and have a good pack. Climb some hills around home to get used to hiking steep ground. I've found the value of good socks makes a big difference and don't forget to pack snacks/food and water for the hiking. Even if you don't feel hungry make sure you eat and drink while hiking.

Instead of starting a new thread, any advice on tents. I drew a Ewe bighorn tag in Wyoming. I will be hunting in october. I'm debating if a wall tent is worth it or if doing something along the lines of a 3 season tent. I won't be packing it in, but more so just no where to stay close to the hunt area.

My gear will be an eberlestock dragonfly pack (heavy but fits me well and is large)
I'm thinking 257 weatherby with 101gr lrx.

 

[risingsun]

How much room do you need for tent space? Do you ice fish? Any chance a bigger insulated pop-up would work out for you?

 

[Callem'In]

I thought i liked my eberlestock to till i got to wear a real pack. The difference in kifaru and exo when you have 100 pounds in the pack is huge.

I'm sure it is. I have had my pack weighed down many times and thought it was comfortable. I had a Mystery Ranch that I did not like, but I also at the time did not know how to adjust it correctly. It may have been a good pack.

 

[Tymurrey]

How much room do you need for tent space? Do you ice fish? Any chance a bigger insulated pop-up would work out for you?

I thought about taking my Eskimo which is the insulated double pop up. Heard from someone they aren’t very good in rain and worried it would be to hot during the early October hunting season. I may still take it and save my money for a nice cot and a few other things.

 

[JMF]

If you're not packing a rifle, pack a good camera and try to get it on video for him.

A loaded down exo K4 will blow your mind compared to the eberlestock, but maybe not necessary if you aren't packing heavy a lot.

I stayed in an insulated double eskimo 2 years ago for a September Wyoming elk hunt. I threw a cheap tarp over the top to protect from rain. It was never too warm, and I even had to use a buddy heater a couple nights to stay warm.