Whats your Favorite early seaon elk gear

[Scoot]

An empty poweraid bottle to pee in at night. So much better than getting out of my tent.

 

[wytx]

Our wall tent and wood stove, you never know what Sept weather might be.

 

[caseybratten]

Boots and socks are the most important piece of gear you can put on your body. I wear Danners and darn toughs, but find the setup that works for you and break them in. Boot break in looks different to a everybody, if you want tips on what I do just ask. $25+ a pair for socks seems steep, but I take 3-4 pairs for a ten day hunt and don't have to worry about switching socks in the middle of the day or dealing with odors or anything of that nature. If I stop to glass I untie my boots and let them air out for a bit then I'm good to keep going. Cheap socks bunch up and lead to blisters.

 

[ndfb35]

I really like the Intercept pants from Sitka. I wore them until the snow flew this year and only changed to have a pant with a waterproof seat.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Earplugs (snoring buddies)
Small/travel size dish detergent
More butt wipes
Extra pants
Moleskin
6 Liter Water Bladder
Gravity filter instead of squeeze
Electrolyte Packets

 

[martie88]

Thanks everyone for all the great responses. Definitely helps!

 

[VAHunter23322]

Yep, I'm reading everyone of these type threads. Went to CO last year but truck camped. This year heading into back country. Need all insight I can get..

 

[Bigborealaska]

Ambien haha. Helps me sleep like a champ even in the worst possible areas.

 

[Wapiti1]

I'll tell you to get a bigger pack than 5000 for a backpack hunt. I like my 6500 cube pack for a weekend or week in the back country. I can never get everything packed back into it as nice and neat the second, third or tenth time. Extra space is nice, IMO.

Other than that, the lists that you find on the sheep forum for gear are what you want.

Must have, for me, though is a big baggie of chocolate covered coffee beans. Not only a good energy boost, they are a nice little treat.

Jeremy

 

[wyogoat]

Unless I missed it being mentioned but I’m a big vest guy in September. A nice down vest can be the perfect little layer to cut the cold early in the day or a nice little pillow later for your nap.

 

[Buffalo170]

Crocs
Chapstick
ibuprofen
windproof lighter (2)
TP!

 

[ElkArcher918]

An old Exo 3500 K2 pack and Kuiu Kutana pants. Go light and cover lotta country.

 

[mobohunter]

An empty poweraid bottle to pee in at night. So much better than getting out of my tent.

@hubbs77 dude this!

I would say wool base layers are a must for September Elk Hunt