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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    So ideally we’ll get the Sawtooth national park in 36. Just got my buddy to commit to that. Otherwise we’d be looking for northwestern 22, Lemhi range in 58, or Challis national forest in 50 (near like fall creek and moose lake).
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    Never used a bivy hunting, but did in the Marine Corps. That bivy was about 3/4 to a pound. Super light. Was just fine in everything but the rain. But a small tarp or even rain jacket will save your face there.
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    I was definitely contemplating a bivy. I’m torn now between a base camp of sorts and the bivy option. The base camp at least allows me to keep my gear somewhere dry at all times.
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    I’ll look into kenetreks. I’m looking for a good pair of boots and am not afraid to spend $400 on them. I know they can make or break the trip.
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    Top 11 is because tags are first come first serve after December 1. Not sure what I’ll be able to grab since I’m sure a few people will be trying to purchase once able. The units are based off of kill statistics (percentage of success by hunters) and some words from friends hunting the units...
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    What are you guys wearing for boots? I prefer something that goes almost up to mid calf.
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    Top eleven (not sure what I’ll be able to get so I’m staying flexible since in nonres) are: 66A, 22, 30A, 48, 29, 32A, 58, 30, 36A, 37, and 50. I would love to get a good sized bull, but it after 4 days I’m not having much luck I’ll probably take anything I can get. Looking more for success...
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    I’m looking to get a new pack. Current one won’t work. I’ll be archery hunting in early to mid September. I can get an older backpacking tent (a little heavier like 7 pounds), have a 20 degree bag, thermorest mattress pad, multiple backpacking stoves, cooking gear, paracord, gutting/boning...
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    Gear Choices for Idaho Hunt

    Next year will be my first back country Idaho elk hunt (or elk hunt in general). I’m looking for some gear recommendations. I’ll have about a $1,200 budget for gear/camo. Right now I’m looking for recommendations on buying more backpacking gear, or if I should invest more in camo. Currently...
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