Hi JJ:

Are you going in for the entire season? How far in will you be hiking? Are you all staying in the same tent?

Map, compass, GPS, flashlight/headlamp, knives & other game cleaning gear (sharpening stone), game calls, liner socks, "safety stuff", e.g. orange vest etc and don't forget your TAG!

I don't know how cold it will be, but we get always get to 10 degrees during the October seasons athigher CO elevations. Make sure your bag is sufficient. I would'nt bother with two pair of boots, but you might consider a pair of lighter shoes for around camp. I no longer carry dehydrated food. Expensive, not enough calories and plenty of good, light stuff in the grocery store. When hiking (in & out), I wear a pair of shorts and then only carry one pair of pants. Bring a toothbrush so you don't scare your buddies. Last year I stole a bunch of baby wipes from my son to washwith and they worked very well, unless you like jumping in cold lakes (ecologically unsound??). I also carry in a larger water container (empty) and end up filling it closer to camp, is very convenient than only haveing a quart or two on hand. Seal the end of your barrel with electrical tape.

Good luck,
CE