Little things needed for September Colorado elk

[Lark Bunting]

I forgot camp shoes one time on a 7 mile backpack trip (not hunting) and HATED myself. Last thing I wanted to do was wear my boots around camp as my feet were hot.

I could probably make a list of things NOT to do or pack since I've only been doing it for a few years. (One year my son packed his own food for a 3 night trip...he had six CapriSun drinks in his pack)

One thing I enjoy is a light at camp/tent. I buy those $1.00 solar lights and remove the stick.They don't weigh much at all and I like not having to have my headlamp on constantly at camp.

 

[DmrbigEshotT]

Are you packing in a ways, or camping by your vehicle?

X2 as this will determine A LOT

But either way:

-Chapstick
-Small section of floss
-Ibuprofin, melatonin
-Boost oxygen can if it takes you a bit to acclimate (or go too hard the first day or so and have a pounding headache)
-Lots of batteries to fit your GPS, flashlight, headlamps
-A candy to suck on as you're hoofing it up the mountain (found this to be very handy)
-Extra knife that is sturdy
-Leuko tape (tape your feet the first day you get there before you even start hiking)
-Mole skin
-Knife sharpener
-Extra boots
-Extra release

 

[spike camp]

Been archery hunting elk in Colorado back country for over 20 years, and I take maybe 4-5 things listed so far...

 

[darcytribe]

Clean clothes, shoes, toiletries for the trip home. Second pair of hunting clothes in case you want to switch out at the truck mid-trip. Only extra clothes in the pack are a second sock & undies.
leaukotape- strips not a whole roll
Brush, paste & FLOSS!
Backup bow in truck and release in the pack
Little bit o sunscreen

 

[cjl32]

September in Colorado can be warmer than you anticipate. I have experienced rubbing and chaffing in the balls and crotch area with a lot of hiking and walking due to sweating and the warm mid day temps. I always bring a few baby wipes and a small tube of neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment. Wipe off at the end of day and apply ointment if necessary before sleeping and I'm good as new the next morning. Monkey butt may not stop you but it's much more comfortable without it.

As previously listed, camp shoes and Leukotape should make the list too.

 

[LIWolverine]

Boudreaux’s butt paste is a must for me. Wet wipes. 1 extra pair of socks. Wet socks SUCK. Make sure you take enough food. I made the mistake of taking WAY too little and suffered bad. Leuko tape for feet. Camp shoes. All the big extras (bow, boots, etc) I leave in the truck. I can always walk back to get them if needed.


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[swamphunter]

Eyedrops

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[carsonkeys]

Chapstick and mole skin

 

[Seth]

Chapstick, floss, and vitamin I (ibuprofen) will help a lot

 

[sndmn11]

Writing pens, hunter safety proof if not already verified, zip ties, half a green scotch brite.

 

[5MilesBack]

Leukotape and Tenacious Tape.

There are a lot of little things you can fit in an emergency pack like...........floss, serving, extra nocks, d-loop, the tapes, extra lighter, etc, etc.

 

[CraigBTE]

Little things that make you comfortable are a must! Nemo Fillo is a great pillow option and for sure extra socks! Nothing lime clean socks halfway thru a trip. A good water filter, fire starter, a small packable camp towel, i wrap electrical tape around my lighter (always end up using it), i put vasoline on cotton balls and put in a dip tin for fire starter. I like to pring a small hatchet for kindling too.

 

[Birddog3]

Extra batteries
Inreach if alone
Charging device phone/gps
Wind indicator
Confidence
Be in shape
Have multiple plans
Game bags
Small first aid kit
Small cord/rope-

 

[Scooter90254]

Another vote for:

Chapstick
Camp Shoes
Leuko Tape

 

[ChrisAU]

Extra spoon
Firestarter like PyroPutty or Trioxane

I like to buy short 6" power cords for charging phone or Garmin InReach from my Anker.

An extra spoon? What happened to the first one? I'm curious lol.

 

[Dos Perros]

An extra spoon? What happened to the first one? I'm curious lol.

Who knows man. I swore I put it in the bag with all the food. Think I found it in my duffel a few days later.

 

[Poser]

Who knows man. I swore I put it in the bag with all the food. Think I found it in my duffel a few days later.

I’ve lost 2 titanium sporks in the last 3 years. Fortunately, both instances have been on the last day -just didn’t make it back home with them.

 

[Mesplay]

Leukotape, small pillow, and a book are the few small items I like to make sure I have

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[Garrett58]

moleskin can be a game fixer

 

[Puttncut]

Carmex lip balm
Backup light source
A good book
extra pairs wool socks
hard candy
water flavoring additive - like Crystal Lite liquid
tooth picks / floss
Rolaids
ear swabs
moleskin / super glue
Jennifer Lawrence