Pack List: Elk Hunting Essentials
Forgetting important items like a foam sleeping pad can mean several restless nights in the woods. And a bad back. Oct 2, 2007
First aid kit
Water purification tablets
Flashlight with extra batteries
Knife
Folding saw
Cooking pot with lid
Water bottle
Thermos
Rope to hang game
Tent
Sleeping bag for unpredictable cold weather (you can always sleep outside of the bag if it gets warm)
Foam sleeping pad
Pillowcase (stuff extra clothes in the case at night)
Waterproof matches
Lighter
Tinder material
Toilet paper
Camera
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Game bag
Trash Bags
Fishing Supplies
Utensils
Cooking stove
Hand/dish soap
HUNTING GEAR Small daypack
Compass
Altimeter
Bright tape to mark trails
Rifle/bow
Ammunition/arrows
Tags/licenses/hunter education certificate
Binoculars
Maps
FOOD Instant hot cereal
Pancake mix & syrup
Instant coffee
Hot Coco
Trail snacks (jerky, dried fruit, Granola)
Summer sausage (great for lunch and it lasts several days without refrigeration)
Macaroni and cheese
Powdered milk (use for Mac & cheese)
Dehydrated dinner meals
Salt/pepper packets
Add bacon, pork and beans, eggs, fresh fruit, etc., as long as you can pack it in
CLOTHING Rain gear
Thermal underwear
Fleece
Extra socks
Extra gloves
Warm stocking hat
Brimmed hat for hunting
Camouflage
FOR THE RIDE HOME
Large coolers for game (foam coolers are perfect)
Dry ice
Clean clothes
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