Elk Hunting Trip Checklist…

Hunting Gear

  • Rifle (.30-06) + ammo (safely stored)
  • Scope & binoculars
  • Blaze orange vest/hat (if required by Utah regs)
  • Hunting knife & sharpener
  • Tags/licenses, hunter safety card
  • Game bags, paracord, tarp
  • Backpack (quiet fabric)
  • Headlamp + spare batteries

Camping

  • Tent & ground tarp
  • Sleeping bag (rated for cold nights)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Camp stove + fuel
  • Cook set (pots/pans, utensils, plates)
  • Cooler & ice packs
  • Food & snacks
  • Water jugs/bladders + purification tablets/filter
  • Chairs & lanterns
  • Navigation & Safety
  • Maps/GPS + compass
  • First aid kit
  • Bear spray (if in bear country)
  • Fire starter (matches, lighter, ferro rod)
  • Satellite communicator or walkie-talkies
  • Whistle

    Clothing

    • Base layers (merino wool or synthetic)
    • Insulating mid-layers (fleece/down)
    • Outer shell (waterproof/breathable)
    • Gloves (light + insulated)
    • Beanie & neck gaiter
    • Hiking boots (broken in) + spare laces
    • Camp shoes
    • Extra socks/underwear

    Personal

    • Toiletries & meds
    • Sunscreen & lip balm
    • Wet wipes & TP (in a bag for pack-out)
    • Phone, charger, power bank
    • Cash/ID/credit cards

    For the Drive

    • Snacks & cooler food
    • Entertainment (podcasts, music, cards)
    • Blanket & travel pillow
    • Emergency roadside kit (spare tire, tools, jumper cables)