RE: Opinions wanted. Drop camp or DIY?
IF you are driving to Colorado & you own quality camping equipment? I would DIY. A DIY camp will give you more hunting area options. A DIY hunt will also be cheaper.If you do not own quality camping gear? You have two options.
1) Book a drop camp hunt & see what the outfitter provides? wall tents, wood stoves, tables, chairs, cots & lanterns. After the hunt decide if you want to hunt like this again? If you do want to elk hunt again? Buy your own gear.
2) Pool your money together & buy the camp gear you need.
One drop camp booked with an outfitter will cost you as much as buying your own camping gear.