Recommend gear bag and supplies

[Wheels]

I am looking at going on a rifle and bow Elk hunt this next year in Colorado. I am in the process of looking for some gear.


What do you recommend for a Gear bag and what Size?

What clothing do you take with you?

What boots do you use?



I am looking at 400 insulated and also 1000 boots.

I live in San Diego so those are boots that won't ever get used out in this area.

what do you all think?


thanks

 

[FTTPOW]

We need more info. What kind of hunt are you talking about? Will this be a horse back hunt where you ride in and back out everyday? Are you going in and out on foot everyday? Are you camping with/without horses? Are you camping beside a vehicle?
Describe your style of hunt better, it will change what you'll likely need.

 

[AZ Jim]

Ditto - need more info. Also what part of Colorado, what is the elevation, terrain and vegetation like. What time of year are the hunts ?


AZ Jim

 

[Wheels]

I most likely will go in by quad or polaris ranger but then will be on foot.


Also will most likely this will be day trips. Rifle and archery

I am not sure of the elevation that could all depend on the weather and where the elk are. It could be in the upper or lowers to early to know. Well my Brother lives in Rifle so I am sure over toward that area.

 

[sancho]

my feet have never been cold with quality socks and 4oo grams of thinsulate. i think 1000 would be too warm for a hike/spot and stalk type operation. now if you are sitting on a tree stand, maybe.

if you are moving out from a campsite, you can go relatively light. bring the usual suspects. stuff that you will need if you get stuck out over night.

packing out game requires careful planning. i like boning out, and ziplocing the entire beast.

 

[hank4elk]

Also check with outfitters as to what size limits they have for gear bags and such. Ditto what Sancho says on the boots, although I did get new Pack boots last year for snow. Not 1000 tho. Maybe MIN. or Mont.

 

[One Track]

Good for you. I hope to be bowhunting for elk in2009 as well.

Boots: I love the Meindl Ibex (at Cabelas) for all my hunting (San Diego included,) at least until the temps get below 30 all day. For snow and really cold weather, I bought the $89 Cabelas Snowboot. Great purchase! Probalby not great if you are going to be hiking five miles a day. But, they are comfotable and very warm.

And, the list goes on.

 

[hank4elk]

Ditto what One track say's on the Miendel's. I've worn the Ibex for ten years or so. But got Kenetrek hunt packs for snow or below 20. I wore out my Sorrels, took 30 years.

 

[AZ Jim]

Ditto on the 400 gram boots if you will be hiking. Wear wick dry socks as a first layer and merino smart wools as a second (my opinion) and bring extra socks.

Check out the Kelty backpack below at this link. Great for rifle or archery hunts has a mini built in frame for support. Can haul alot of gear and lots of pockets / compartments and a hydration bladder. Cushioned straps and back for comfort. If you are packing out your meat though it will be too small. If you can access your game by quad, truck or have a game cart this pack will work. Has a rain shield also. I bought mine for $60.00 on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse.

http://www.kelty.com/kelty/products.php?ac...pe=5&id=109


AZ Jim