The one item you would not go without...
#23
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 287
RE: The one item you would not go without...
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.
#24
RE: The one item you would not go without...
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.
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.
#25
RE: The one item you would not go without...
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
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
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ......
Posts: 3,643
RE: The one item you would not go without...
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 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)
#30
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 11
RE: The one item you would not go without...
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!