Guided Horseback Elk Hunt Equipment List

[jahaze]

Ok,

It's time for me to get serious about my packing list. The outfitter provided a list, but it's always better to ask random people on the internet what they suggest.

I can bring no more than 2-bags weighing 30-lbs each. I will be in an outfitters camp, so no food, shelter, cots, stover (or other heavy things required). I know I need my gun, some ammo, and binos, boots, cloths, you know, basic stuff. Any other suggestions? Kegerator? Hot tub, massage table?...


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[JoeB]

I always take uncented baby wipes or similar to freshen myself, get's dusty sometimes fallowing other hoarses. Any snacks like jerkey or gummies/candy bars or protein bars or anything else you may want to make your trip better for you. Can you take your own pillow? thats a win for me for better sleep. sleeping bag too. Rain geaqr incase of heavy snow/rain. Binocs to help your guide locate animals, participate you'r not there to sit and wait for them to lead you to game. If they see you going all in helping on your hunt they may go harder for you!!

 

[Yoteassasin]

Man this thread makes me sad . Ya of course bring binos ,And a damn spotter with a tripod. Don’t pull the ms. Daisy with no gear . At that point you may just need to ride side saddle

 

[jahaze]

Man this thread makes me sad . Ya of course bring binos ,And a damn spotter with a tripod. Don’t pull the ms. Daisy with no gear . At that point you may just need to ride side saddle

Will ridding side saddle help? I don't want my ball sack to get hung up on the saddle horn.


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[DeepI In The Rut]

As mentioned above, wipes. I like the Duke Cannon Cold Shower wipe. Baby wipes are good too, but the Duke Cannon ones are larger and have some texture for a good full body wipe down. Gold Bond powder is a nice luxury. Grakksaw boot dryer is nice to get rid of moisture or wet boots.

 

[rvalleyp]

mole skin, and a spare pair of boots

 

[Recurve Man]

Few small things to take are chapstick, big bandaids, ibuprofen, wipes like others mentioned. I also have a powder I take for clotting blood. Never know what can happen while hiking or breaking down an animal. Half roll of black tape. Small knife sharpener. All things I’ve mentioned are in my pack and take up no room. If you’ve never been in the snow or wet mountains have a good pair of gaiters. They are a must in my book.


Shane

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

If you don't ride a lot, then you need to get some padded tight fitting bicycle riding shorts. I did a 33 mile, 9 hour horseback outfitted hunt and they really helped. Little or no soreness on my inner thighs and I was 72 years old.

 

[Tobe_B]

Will ridding side saddle help? I don't want my ball sack to get hung up on the saddle horn.


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It definitely helps. Makes it easier to pack a rifle on your saddle so it isn’t rubbing your leg the entire ride.

Pack some extra footwear. Something comfortable that’s easy on and off for camp. But don’t try and help with the horses in some soft toed shoes, you’ll regret it quickly. I’d take some type of hot hands or pocket warmers depending on the season. If you don’t ride much, your extremities are going to get pretty cold from lack of movement after a long period of sitting in the saddle.

If packing snacks for yourself, make it something that isn’t fragile. Bags of chips or crackers just get crushed, chocolate bars sitting in saddle bags often melt and get soft from the horses body heat.


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[EdP]

If you don't ride a lot, then you need to get some padded tight fitting bicycle riding shorts. I did a 33 mile, 9 hour horseback outfitted hunt and they really helped. Little or no soreness on my inner thighs and I was 72 years old.

This is great advice. I don't use bicycle shorts with the padded insert but do use compression shorts. The slick fabric slides on your skin and doesn't absorb sweat and bunch up like cotton. Think of it as a liner sock for your bottom.