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Some hunting buddies and I are hopeful for CO season 1 rifle, and first timers for CO. There's 7planning to go, we are wall tent / truck hunting. 3 of us want to spike camp 1 or 2 nights, that is, hike in 3-4 mi, find elk, then stay overnight in that area. for spiking, plan now is to bring my eureka solitaire tent, +35 north face sleeping bag, jet boil/dehydrated food/ meat hauler pack/rain gear / xtra warm clothes for sleeping .
2 of us spike camping have hunted MT and packed out 2 deboned elk a couple miles uphill so we have an idea of what will happen if we kill something in addition to our gear for spike camping.
Questions I have:
-I have a 'sea to summit -thermo reactor exteme' sl. bag liner, supposedly good for adding 15-20 deg to sl bag, anyone ever use this, and opinions if i need a whole new sl bag for this season?
-tent may be a bit sub standard if it snows or high winds/driving rain, we'll be 10-11K feet, advice? Im on a tight budget, would pay $150-ish for a diff solo or 2 p. tent to be 'somewhat' more comfortable, and safe
-advice on what to look for when pitching a spike camp(stay in the trees? near water? how far from where we saw elk? campfires ok?)
-Im 6-1, 220lbs, 'decent' shape, suggested spike-pack weight range? (ive read no more than 20% body weight)
Also any Gear advice for this type of hunt welcomed, thanks!!
2 of us spike camping have hunted MT and packed out 2 deboned elk a couple miles uphill so we have an idea of what will happen if we kill something in addition to our gear for spike camping.
Questions I have:
-I have a 'sea to summit -thermo reactor exteme' sl. bag liner, supposedly good for adding 15-20 deg to sl bag, anyone ever use this, and opinions if i need a whole new sl bag for this season?
-tent may be a bit sub standard if it snows or high winds/driving rain, we'll be 10-11K feet, advice? Im on a tight budget, would pay $150-ish for a diff solo or 2 p. tent to be 'somewhat' more comfortable, and safe
-advice on what to look for when pitching a spike camp(stay in the trees? near water? how far from where we saw elk? campfires ok?)
-Im 6-1, 220lbs, 'decent' shape, suggested spike-pack weight range? (ive read no more than 20% body weight)
Also any Gear advice for this type of hunt welcomed, thanks!!