This is my standard fly-in or pack in gear list. As written, it is about 70 lbs. I tweek some stuff for hiking in to get down to 50 or even 40 lbs. The trick is to make sure you do not "double up" gear with anyone. One of everything, two of NOTHING!

Also, does the 50 lbs include your food? If not, you may consider getting an extra horse for some more gear. I am flying in on a SuperCub this year for moose, my gear limit is 50 lbs including food. I am chartering an extra load because I plan on staying out for two weeks.








4-season tent

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Pad

Dual fuel stove

Dual fuel lantern

Spare Mantels

Aluminum cot

floor protector

Folding Shovel

Axe

1 mess kit per person

1 cook set

100 ft parachut cord

dish soap and scrubs

1rolls paper towels

1 rolls toilet paper

1 box strike anywhere matches

5butane lighters



5-gallon water jugs (collapsable)

water purifier



Hunting Gear

Rifle

Ammunition - 40 rounds

Scope Cover

Diamond Hone

wyoming saw

buck knife -2

headlamp

Garmin gps

Compass

Camera

Film - 5 rolls

two-way radios



2 water bottle

external pack frame

tyvex suits

2 tarps

game bags

binoculars

spotting scope and tripod



Clothing



one pair waterproof gloves (light)

one pair waterproof gloves (heavy)

one pair wool gloves

one stocking cap

one waterproof cap

3wool socks

3undersock

2sets thermal underwear

Rain coat

Rain pants

Parka

Wool sweater

wool shirt

wool pants

one set clean clothing left in hanagar

hiking boots


hip boots

The best thing you can do to prepare is to prepare. Get in the best shape of your life. Lose weight, run, lift weights and be mentally prepared to be cold, wet, hungry, tired, up early, to bed late, and sleeping on the ground. If you are physically and mentally ready, you will hunt long and hard, and I bet you get your elk