RE: What's in your daypack? What's back at camp?
i would second the extra layer of clothing. i went out yesterday after my deer and it snowed on me yesterday morning. the weather out here changes constantly. by noon yesterday it was hot again, by evening the rain had started, the wind was blowing and it was cold.
i still would bring a saw even if you dont think you will need it. i bring the kind that has the bone saw on one side and wood saw on the other. you never know when a saw will come in handy even if it isnt used on your elk.