DIY Elk hunt
04-14-2020, 05:40 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1
DIY Elk hunt
Well I finally got talked into putting down the duck calls for one trip and picking up the bow for a OTC elk hunt. Figured I might as well go when I’m young enough to still get off the beaten path 8-10 miles and chase them. Going with a group of 4 guys and was wondering a couple things on equipment. I’m looking at a mystery ranch terraframe 80L for a pack. Should be able to get 4-5 days of supplies and food in it to pack in. Anybody have any experience with this pack? I know it’s on the heavier side but at 6’7” 250lbs I am not as worried about a 3lb increase for the space and savings of the pack. Plus MR makes a great product from what I can gather.
Second does anyone know of a GPS unit that can link with other units so we can see real time locations of the other members in our group? This seems like a pretty obvious capability that somebody should have but the endless options of GPS units are overwhelming to say the least. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Second does anyone know of a GPS unit that can link with other units so we can see real time locations of the other members in our group? This seems like a pretty obvious capability that somebody should have but the endless options of GPS units are overwhelming to say the least. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
04-23-2020, 02:58 PM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 68
I really like my EXO mountain gear pack, I've used it to pack out 2 deer and a bear, no elk yet.
Check out the Garmin Inreach it is a satellite communication device that you can use to message you buddy in the backcountry, depending on the model you can use it as a stand alone GPS or link it via bluetooth with your phone. Each message you send will include your location. As a note it requires a monthly subscription to use the messaging features though.
Check out the Garmin Inreach it is a satellite communication device that you can use to message you buddy in the backcountry, depending on the model you can use it as a stand alone GPS or link it via bluetooth with your phone. Each message you send will include your location. As a note it requires a monthly subscription to use the messaging features though.
