olmos1010 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 I'm going to try something new this year that I've never done before. I drew an early archery 27 tag And I'm wanting to to bomb off into the wilderness and do a backpack style hunt. I'm not New to elk hunting but I am new to backpack style huntin. I plan on doing a few 2 the 3 day trips beforehand Just to get the feel of it. I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has done this type of hunting before and info on what gear I need to look into. One piece of equipment I'd like to get right away so I can start using it is a largeI Backpacking pack.Something at least 6000 cu in. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunthard Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Kifaru hoodlum or ma deuce would be my recommendation 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 I've only done it once or twice but the biggest things I've learned: Pack more water than you think youll need. And same for food. Nothing worse than being hungry and thirsty because you didn't plan/bring enough. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 A water source is key. During your scouting trips find a spring or drainage that always holds water and camp near it. As for packs….you can’t go wrong with the big three. Kifaru, stone glacier, or Exo seem to be the best in this dept. Good luck on your adventure and keep this thread alive as the hunt gets closer! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted March 9, 2022 If you have to dry camp for your hunt, carry in and cache as much water as you can on your scouts even if you have to cache it partway in. Just think of it as leg day in the pines. Have a plan for getting an elk out. There's some good packers in the area that can do it for a few hundred bucks provided fuel isn't over $20 a gallon then. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Talk to Scott Adams 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Just have a plan for what to do when you kill one. It’s easy to get 6-8 miles back with just your gear. Getting 250# of meat out of there is the tough part. I would plan on stock animals or not do it at all. Later fall coues deer hunts are made for bivy hunting. September elk hunts, especially off the rim are not. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, yotebuster said: Just have a plan for what to do when you kill one. It’s easy to get 6-8 miles back with just your gear. Getting 250# of meat out of there is the tough part. I would plan on stock animals or not do it at all. Later fall coues deer hunts are made for bivy hunting. September elk hunts, especially off the rim are not. I'm going to try and get in touch with an outfit with mules or horses for the pack out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 As far as pack goes I've had a few decent packs but nothing with the space I'll need for this hunt. I've had an outdoorsman, eberlestock, and exo mountain k2. I'm going to try on a stone glacier sky talus 6900 here at lunch. I don't mind spending the coin to have quality gear and make this hunt as comfortable as possible. Definitely will be looking for a year round water source on my shorter trips. I appreciate all the info and feedback. Keep it coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler1215 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Get a jet boil. They're awesome for back packing. Just got back from a trip in the grand canyon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted March 9, 2022 32 minutes ago, olmos1010 said: I'm going to try and get in touch with an outfit with mules or horses for the pack out. Contact MulePackHunter, he had a guy lined up to pack meat out by mule, cheap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Good rain gear! I had Sitka last year in Alaska and it worked great for 7 days. The other guys had OR and that worked well too. Getting soaked can ruin a hunt fast. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted March 9, 2022 if you go on top you shouldn't have any problems with water, i have a Mistery ranch metcalf and always been great on my backpack hunts, Spotx to text if i need anything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted March 9, 2022 I can get 5 nights in my Exo K3 4800 but you could go up to the 6400 for not much more weight and $$$. Definitely invest in good, ultralight gear such as shelter, quilt and pad. That gear isn’t cheap but just bite the bullet and use it for the next decade. My Exo pack is my favorite piece of gear I own. Love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted March 9, 2022 Get a garmin in reach. Never know when the worse could happen. Maybe even an extra insurance rider should someone need taken out by chopper. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
