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Elk season; 1 month out!!

Zero One Actual said:
Just out of curiosity or not understanding what type of hunting you are doing, how much gear are you taking?

Meaning, are you setting up a full spike camp with stoves and cots etc, or just you, whatever hunting tool (rifle, bow, etc) and a pack of gear? If setting up a full camp, then driving is the only option obviously.

For example. When I go, it's one rifle or bow case and one rolling duffle bag with everything else. Usually I'll ship all my food prior to a friends address or a hotel that I coordinate with to save on weight and space when flying.

The attached photo is everything I bring for seven days. Any more and I have to bump up pack size due to food.
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There are numerous YouTube videos on what and how to pack for certain types of hunts. Just search elk hunt packout or five day packout or whatever. This is just one of many. I hope this helps for flying versus driving. That was my main intent with my original post. I know out of state tags, airfare and food and gear gets real expensive real quick versus driving. It turns into the old time versus money debate in the end.

 
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