Originally Posted by cranium
navlav8r above pretty much summs it.l would suggest a packable down jacket in your backpack.That last 2 hr of sitting gets cold. Also a good GPS and maps.After 35 without missing a year of tent and camper hunting in colorado and Montana the older l get (68) l like my toyhauler more.Tell the guys walk slow and watch and cow call intermittently while walking and sitting.Good luck.Hope you have as much fun as my son,friends and l have had for years.l have always gone unguided and we have our share of elk under our belt.My son started at 12yrs old with a .270 win to tag a 360 class 6X6 with one shot.He then stole my .338 win mag and never looked back.
If you use a map program like OnX on your phone, it might pay to carry a power pack to recharge the phone. That aforementioned 2 last hours of sitting and playing solitaire can really drain the battery and leave you having to resort to a primative compass and paper map for the hike out.


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