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Gear Planner

What you own, what you need, what you can rent — reasoned by species, terrain, and season.

Layering

4 items
  • ownMerino base 200 wt
  • ownGrid fleece midlayer
  • needPuffy — 850 fill
  • ownRain shell

Footwear

3 items
  • ownBackpacking boots (broken in)
  • ownMerino hiking socks x4
  • ownCamp shoes

Optics & weapon

4 items
  • own10x42 binoculars
  • rentSpotting scope + tripod
  • ownRangefinder to 1200 yd
  • own.300 Win Mag rifle

Sleep system

3 items
  • own20°F down bag
  • needInsulated pad R-5
  • rentUltralight 2P tent
Total pack weight
28.4 lb
Target ceiling · 32 lb
Coverage
Own14
Need to buy2
Rent locally3
Why this list

Tuned for 9,500–11,500 ft archery elk in Colorado, second week of September. Cold rain likely, snow possible above 11k.