good boots; i use Danner's good socks too

i gotta packframe, rope, good bone saw, knives, knife sharpener
in case i get lucky

marker tape, GPS (optional)

compass

i don't need glasses where i hunt; but you might

zip- lock baggy fer the liver

flashlight

same stuff ya need fer deer

elk meat is realy good; i take rope and stuff with me.i fielddress it right away. then after retreaving my pack frame from camp the meat goes from skin directly to canvas meat bags fer transport (keep it clean and cool).
i also take a pencil and a little piece a bailing wire to tag the ear/carcass.

early