2016 Utah Game + Elk Hunt

[SapperDawg]

Great list. I have no idea where to start when preparing for a pack hunt. Thanks for the info.

This is year two of elk prep for me. Kentucky was a warm up for the real thing last year. I built a pretty good budget layering system with Minus 33 merino wool base layers off Amazon, and Gander Mountain Guide Series outer shells. Combined with a heavy weight layer of miliary poly pros, this was super warm, flexible and budget friendly.

If I had to buy packable rain wear today, it would be the Cabelas Space Rain pants and jacket. Really impressed with these.

Here is the Guide Series outer shell:

Jacket: http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...acket&i=781737

Pants: http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...-Pant&i=781738

Had my eye on this puffy layer last year, but thought it was too high. On clearance now, could be a good buy: http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...acket&i=781739

Another good puffy option and less than $40 - I have this one with a hood and it is very packable: http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabel...&Ntt=Primaloft