Toilet Paper AKA Mountain Money

A first aid kit. Two pair of well used hunting boots. Lots of wool socks. I prefer the Smartwool brand of wool socks.

Speaking of wool socks - has anyone used the Merino type of wool for socks and or 1st layer? I hear it doesn't itch as bad. I use silk 1st under wool now but I was wondering if I could eliminate the silk layer for merino wool and avoid the over heats when the weather changes.

I started using the merino wool socks about three or four years ago. Now I will not wear any other type of sock while hunting. That wool is soooooo soft it is hard to believe that it is actually wool. No need for a liner sock any more to keep from iching. Definetly try them out this upcomong season. You won't be sorry. They hold up a lot better than the regular wool does too.

Believe it or not Wal-Mart has a really good selection of merino wool socks by Rocky, Woolrich and one endorsed Ducks Unlimited. They usually carry a light weight, medium weight and an expedition weight.

Since you all covered of TP, footwear, hoisting devices, gps, maps, etc. One thing I learned the hardway that will never happen again, is giving the wife a kiss goodbye even if it is 4 am...hard to believe I know but the one time I slipped out of bed and headed up for a week of archery moose without kissin' the ms. was the most miserable trip I have ever been on and when I got home she was still stoked about my get away in the predawn darkness(of course this was before we had kids)

If you don't have a better half or significant other, any one of the other suggestions is good but if you do have one add this little item to your list. Side note a few flowers never hurts either

Poluke & bigbulls,
SmartWool socks are made from 100% pure Merino wool. Give them a try if you see them on the shelf. You will like them.

Thanks, I'll look for them next time I'm out shopping for hunting stuff.

A knife and good boots!!!!!!

Wyoming Bone Saw - a neccessity

I also won't go out without a cig lighter and pine knot. Regardless of how bad the weather I can start a fire with that combo

I also am liking my little Stanley razor knif. Ultra light, ultra sharp, ultra handy

Also, lacing cord (12 ply waxed nylon cord)

i'd bring a whole lot of sandwiches and beer cause i ain't ever heard of anybody bringing down elk in montana this time of year! but seriously, i would bring a .22 pistol like someone else suggested and good army grade knife. good luck!