Got an invitation to go to CO on an archery elk hunt a few days ago, and barring no disasters here I'm going. Last year I had three opportunities fall through on me, so maybe this is a sign--I sure hope so!

I'll be going with three other hunters, all of them with a good bit of experience, but I figure it never hurts to ask for suggestions.

What methods have worked for you? What essentials do you take? We'll be packing in 4-5 miles and staying for a week. With a bum ankle, I don't want to pack more weight than I have to, but I don't want to get in and learn I left one or two essential items behind.

Chad