What's your Luxury Elk Hunting item?

[5MilesBack]

I'm a simple guy, my luxury elk hunting item is A&W root beer. But I don't think that helps in your case.

 

[summs]

I've been pondering that....Looking at the Vortex Fury HD 5000. They have 15% off right now, so that'd put them at $850.

Only hangup is I just bought a set of Vortex Vipers last fall. LOL

Wait till Monday and it combines with cmmsave10 for an extra 10% off.

 

[OkiechasingElk]

So after pondering....I think I'm going to upgrade my optics.

Vortex Razor 10x42 (w/ Pro Tripod Adapter) and upgrade to a Vortex Viper Rangefinder from my 5 year old Vortex Crossfire model.

Will be able to get the 15% vortex discount and I'll wait to order on Monday and stack another 10-15% for club member discount. Saving around $350-400 on the whole ordeal.

Still not top of the line. But after years of hunting with $150 glass, I think I'll feel like it will be worth the investment.

 

[kcm2]

Get a good pellet grill to cook the elk steaks. And maybe the Fuji binos, too.

 

[Muledeerfanatic]

wet wipes

 

[insanelupus]

Looks like you've made a decision. I have a few Vortex items, but do not plan to purchase more. Knowing I'll likely be using their warranty sites not install confidence.

In your situation, I would be willing to consider tossing in a $300-$400 to what you have and the 10% discount and consider looking at the Swaro EL pretty hard as an upgrade.

Not sure I'd pull the trigger, but it would be an option for me.

 

[velvet muley]

I know you said a truck camp tent but if you've ever stayed in a nice wall tent W/ stove they are hard to beat.

 

[Indian Summer]

I know you said a truck camp tent but if you've ever stayed in a nice wall tent W/ stove they are hard to beat.

If an elk hunter doesn’t have this that should be the number one priority. A rock solid place to regroup warm and dry.

 

[Okie84]

A travel shampoo bottle with cooking oil and a ziplock sandwich sack with red pepper and Head Country seasoning for grouse. Depending on the hunt, every once in a while I may take a mini fishing pole and use the oil and seasoning on trout as well.

 

[The_Yetti]

I agree with the rangefinding binos. They make a huge difference!

 

[Hasslehoff]

Kenetrek boots and a suppressor were my big upgrades this year. Worth every penny!

 

[SuperDUECE22]

Threads titled "What's your luxury Elk item" and you settle on VORTEX. The only luxury there is customer service recognizing your voice.

 

[Ol’ Capt.]

I see OP has made his decision. Reading through, I was gonna suggest booking a hunt or fishing trip through WTA. Use the points towards the price of the trip.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Threads titled "What's your luxury Elk item" and you settle on VORTEX. The only luxury there is customer service recognizing your voice.

Yeah, after 6 times or so, I was well known.

Back to the subject, hot food and a comfortable camp chair. I'm pretty simple.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Tipi with a wood stove.

 

[OkiechasingElk]

Threads titled "What's your luxury Elk item" and you settle on VORTEX. The only luxury there is customer service recognizing your voice.

That's fair. Although having the points at Bass Pro/Cabelas does limit my options.

I actually pivoted on Monday. I upgraded my tent to a Kodiak 10' x 10' canvas hot tent instead of the Razor binos, and then upgraded my Rangefinder to the Vortex Viper. Going to hold off on the Bino upgrade for now.

Certainly not a luxury item as you suggest. But free upgrades......

Regarding Vortex: Some people piss on them, and that's fine. I've never had issues with them with their cheaper lines and as a guy who is typically limited to one elk trip a year and the rest of the season I'm whitetail hunting with my boys. Dropping more than $1k on binos doesn't fit my narrative just yet. When I book that Alaska or Yukon hunt in a few years, I'll pair that with a major bino upgrade!

 

[SleepyJones]

The way it's going, I'd save that money for fuel.

 

[GrandFir]

Another one for next time you build points - I absolutely love using a chamber sealer instead of the standard vac sealer for meat processing

 

[cravingame]

Could use a Rangefinder upgrade.

Lets explore that idea. For the guys that have Rangefinding Bino's how do you feel that impacts you when archery hunting elk and trying to get last second ranges when working an elk in to a setup?

For long range viewing and rifle hunts, the LRF Bino's hit all the boxes. For archery I'm curious if it could become a limiting factor when trying to range trees 30-40 yards away?

Thoughts?

I had to add back a stand-alone LRF for in close one-handed archery ranges. The ranging binos are too big and heavy for one handled operation in-close ranges. Also the Power "10X" is to high for finding your target at archery ranges. Pretty sweet having both, but am considering selling the Range-Binos for Stabi-Binos.

 

[Marine4life]

Regarding Vortex: Some people piss on them, and that's fine. I've never had issues with them with their cheaper lines and as a guy who is typically limited to one elk trip a year and the rest of the season I'm whitetail hunting with my boys. Dropping more than $1k on binos doesn't fit my narrative just yet. When I book that Alaska or Yukon hunt in a few years, I'll pair that with a major bino upgrade!

Vortex offers a good mil discount and have had several of their items over the years but 3 have had to go back. A rifle razor scope and two binos. With kids it was a cheaper option to outfit them. Now the binos go in the truck, boat and blind bag.
I have a different opinion on quality glass. I bought Swaro ELs in 2000 and used them for 23 years and sold them for half of what I paid. Replaced them with NL Pure in 2023. I use them the most out of all my hunting gear. Regardless of what weapon and game they are on me and getting used, scouting trips included. About the only hunts I don’t take them is waterfowl.


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