Many of you have been asking me what I am bringing and if I’d share my list. Sure I will share! I have gone up, down, around and through this list and while it’s not a perfect list, it’s my list. Each person takes whatever they decide they will need and I think I have much of it well thought out. It is my first time and with talking with many elk hunters my list is 99% complete. If you have any recommendations, tips or just plain constructive comments, please share. I know I have more than enough, but I would rather be overly prepared than under.
One of the items below goes with me on every hunt. The Buck Special knife is one my dad gave me around 20 years ago. It still out performs many of my hunting buddies knives due to me taking care of it and constantly keeping it razor sharp. It has helped butcher up more animals than I can count and while it is a heavier knife, it is one of those sentimental items that goes with me always. Thanks, Dad!
- Hunter Education Card (Must have in order to hunt non-resident in Colorado)
- Hunting License (Will purchase OTC when I arrive)
- Hunting Regulation Book
- PSE Bow Madness 65#
- Easton 340 Full Metal Jacket Arrows
- G5 T3 and Montec Broadheads
- Scott Archery Releases (also bringing a spare)
- Judo Points
- TightSpot Quiver
- Nikon Archer’s Choice Rangefinder
- KOWA 10×50 Binos
- KOWA 10×42 Binos
- Tripod with Ball Head
- Badlands Bino Pack
- Mountain House Meals (6 days worth, only camping for 4)
- House of Jerky Black Pepper Jerky
- Jetboil
- Jetboil Fuel
- Coffee Packets
- Wilderness Athlete Gel Packs
- Energy Bars
- Cookie Boy Cookies
- Trekking Poles
- Badlands 2200 Backpack w/96 oz. bladder
- Pure Hydration Water Bladder And Filter
- Commander Freighter Frame Pack
- Knives (Buck Special, SOG Woodline Fixed, Havalon Piranta)
- Knife Sharpener
- SPOT Locator
- Garmin Etrex Venture GPS w/HuntingGPS Maps
- Smith&Wesson Flashlight
- LENSER L7 Headlamp
- Nikon Camera
- Brunton ReSync Charger
- Camera
- Camera Case
- Digital Cards with extras
- Extra Batteries
- Schnee’s Wilderness Hunting Boots
- 6 Pair Of Wool Socks
- Camouflage Pants (Insulated and Non-Insulated)
- Camouflage Jacket (Insulated and Non-Insulated)
- 2 Pair of RedRam Merino Wool Base Layers
- Camouflage Gloves (Insulated and Non-Insulated)
- Camouflage Cold Weather Hat
- Brimmed Hats
- Rain Gear
- Alaska Game Bags (2 Packs)
- Multi-Tool
- Allen Wrenches
- Carbomask Facepaint
- Fresh Step Cover Spray
- Pure Aqua Tablets
- Paracord Bracelets
- Yellowstone 20 Degree Sleeping Bag
- Klymit Sleeping Bag Pad
- Marking Tape
- Cow Call
- Bugle Call
- Field Dressing Gloves
- Compass
- Lens Cleaner/Cloth
- Mole Skin
- Tape Measure
- Topographic Maps
- Tripod
- Water Bladders
- Whistle
- Wind Direction Checker
- Bath Towel/Wash Cloth
- Butane Lighter
- First Aid Kit
- Handkerchief/Kleenex
- Ice Chest/Cooler
- Magnesium Fire Starter
- Notebook & Pencil
- Plastic Trash Bags
- Shovel
- Forks, Knives, Spoons
- Emergency Space Blanket
- Extra Shoe Laces (Paracord)
- Toiletries And Personal Items
- Aspirin/Pain Reliever
- Cell Phone
- Chap Stick
- Dental Floss
- Contacts
- Eye Drops
- Extra Truck Keys
- Nail Clippers
- Scent Free Deodorant
- Scent Free Wipes
- Toilet Paper
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Pillow
- Waterproof Camera Case/Bag
- Zip Ties
- Nylon Rope
- Cash
My trip to Colorado is getting closer and closer everyday and I am extremely excited to not only hunt, but share some new memories with friends, capture some great photos and breathe in some clean, mountain air. Come on September!
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