BrotherBrown
FNG
I am starting to gather gear for my first ever elk hunt in Idaho next fall. It will be an archery hunt on public land with a 3+ mile hike into base camp and day hikes from there with a group of other men who have done this before.
I have been reading lots of threads on here about high dollar gear and how you have to have xyz to be successful. With four kids at home, dropping $$$ on gear just isn’t in the cards. From what I gather your boots, pack, and raingear are the most important. What would all of you say are the critical things to spend good money on, and what are some things you consider absolute must haves for a backcountry hunt? What are some other things where I could save a few bucks and buy good enough to save money for tags and other hunts?
I have a year to gather all of this, but wanted to be ready to pounce if I find good deals on here or other late season sales. I am not necessarily looking to buy the cheapest everything, but I want to spend the right money where it matters most. Thanks for your help!
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I have been reading lots of threads on here about high dollar gear and how you have to have xyz to be successful. With four kids at home, dropping $$$ on gear just isn’t in the cards. From what I gather your boots, pack, and raingear are the most important. What would all of you say are the critical things to spend good money on, and what are some things you consider absolute must haves for a backcountry hunt? What are some other things where I could save a few bucks and buy good enough to save money for tags and other hunts?
I have a year to gather all of this, but wanted to be ready to pounce if I find good deals on here or other late season sales. I am not necessarily looking to buy the cheapest everything, but I want to spend the right money where it matters most. Thanks for your help!
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