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Old 04-23-2003, 06:26 AM
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txhunter58
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Default RE: Necessities for the first elk hunt.

The BIG THREE for me for a comfortable hunt is to take QUALITY:

1) Sleeping bag: skimp here and you will be miserable on cold nights. NOT FUN. A sleeping pad also helps you stay much warmer.
2) Boots: skimp here and your feet will get wet, cold, blisters, etc.
3) Long johns: Cotton is a big NONO here. You must take good a ' wicking' pair. Moisture transport is the name of the game becuase you will be hiking is steep country and that means sweat! Skimp here and when you sweat the water will stay against your body and make you cold when you stop
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