Hi JJ:

If you are only going in five miles, you willbe better off just packingwater in those 2.5 gallon plastic containers at the grocery store (and they make GREAT boxes for packing out your garbage and are easy to hangto keep your trash/food away from the bears,a slit down the top and you have great storage, collapsible when needed). I would much rather carry in water than boil it in a 2/4/6/8/10/12 quart pan and lose 90%, and burn a bunch of fuel.If you are packing in two days early, one guy should have plenty of time topack in more water than you would need for the entire hunt.

Since you will be so close to the trailhead, consider leaving the 2nd pair of boots, pants et al in your vehicle, in case they are needed. Leave additional backup gear, e.g. food, water, clothing, extra cartridges and even a rifle,in the vehicle so you can get to it.

You don't need a fire starter if you won't be starting a fire.

Have you done this before?

CE