YOU, and no offense intended, are the weak link. If you've not hunted elk before at elevation then you have no idea what you're about to deal with. Your gear is fine. Put it down. Get a restriction mask to simulate elevation, and work on your cardio like your life depends on it (because it may).
Gear is the least of your worries; concentrate on what matters.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
