Elk Camp 2010

[GregE]

A collapsible one gallon water jug tied to a tree with soap in a baggie on a nail makes a nice handwashing station.  A small luxury we usually manage to get into even minimal camps.

[nocklehead]

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That thing is is gonna save us alot of money! just tested it last weekend camping with 15 or more people and it worked great!

A solar shower bag and a tarp or shower tent! get clean!
liquor, a 44 wit some hollow points, poker chips n cards, hopefully some fresh venison backstraps!
a hamock for the midday naps that occur, a big frikin spotlight to see if thats tweakers or bigfoot you hear out there.... LOL what else?

[ICEMAN]

A propane oven. I have used one for years and it is my fav' thing at camp. Keeps the tent warm, keeps the food hot.

Anvil pruner, very valuable at camp and on the trail.

Baby wipes.

Washclothes, lots. Every return to camp, wash the face and hands, every night clean up before hitting the sack.


Instant coffee.

Extra propane regulator, plus a couple of other propane hoses and fittings...seems like something always breaks or gets forgoten...


Extra mantles, matches,

Tie an extra key to your rig under the vehicle, wrap it tight with elec tape to a cross member or something...

[engelwood]

These are some great ideas. Keep em' coming guys, I think this is helping more guys than just me!

[wapiti hunter2]

Mr. Buddy propane heater

[MIKEXRAY]

Portable archery target to shoot in camp.     Bucket & scent free laundry detergent to wash clothes since I don't have enough clothes for a week.   Rope to hang them.    Tool box in case anything needs to be repaired with lots of allens to fit the bow.   Two of the biggest plastic totes made to put the meat in ( iced ) for the trip home.  Mike 

[nocklehead]

grouse seasonings!
 

[Caseyd]

Satalite dish

Cellphones dont work but the satalite still picks up football 

[Alchase]

I keep all my camping gear in three clear plastic bins with lids. They stack well, and I can see what is in each bin without opening it. I also take two more bins for dry food and pots and pans. So when I resupply I only have to pack the two (dry goods and pots and pans). A 5 gallon propane bottle and a tree with three more propane connecting points. The BBQ and stove attach to the sides and the lantern goes on top. A 12 x 12 pop-up canopy with bug net is our cook shack. One thing that made a difference in our 12 x 18 tent is a coat rack that can hold "allot" of coats or wet things. two folding tables, one 3' x 4 ' for inside the tent for the Little Buddy Heater, and pocket stuff (extra mags, change, etc..) and a Costco 4' x 8' folding for inside the cook shack for food prep and BBQ/stove. Two pieces of carpet. A doormat sized one at the tent entrance and a bathroom carpet between the cots keeps you toes toasty while getting dressed. Extra large hefty bags for dirty clothes. You can't ever have to many tarps of enough para cord. A broom and dust pan. I use to use a five gallon plastic water jug with spigot, but I found it easier to just buy one gallon jugs, easier to fill canteens/water bladders and stuff.
I found it was easier to just go to a designated spot to do "number 2 business" I never liked dealing with a porta potty. And "number 1" wherever you happen to be, lol. Disinfectant wipes for hands and cleanup. Preperation H wipes (singles) in your pockets and pack.

I forgot duct tape and Zipties Various sizes! 

[ICEMAN]

grouse seasonings!
 

Yep, plus chicken flavor rice-a-roni too!

[floorem]

I have been watching the site for awhile now. This will be my 2nd year hunting in Washington sense moving from Montana. I am a flooring installer and would like to offer carpet remnants if anyone is interested. just let me know what size your looking for i travel all over the state and might be able to meet up. Main things we take is chain saw, gas, tow rope, jumper cables, tool box, cum along, extra cable, wall tent, 12x12 cook shack, stove, bbq, lanterns, dutch ovens, cast iron pans, rack to go over fire, cots, sleeping bags, water jugs, tables, chairs, axe, portable shower bag, turkey cooker to warm up water, pellet gun, cases of beer and whiskey. the darker and drunker you get the more fun the pellet gun becomes lol

[BigD]

Horse shoes for mid day, and a couple bags full of deer jerky. And yea gota have the mouse traps.

[runamuk]

I dont have a deer or elk camp never been in one even.... but think if you have one..... you definitely need a hammock for an afternoon nap

[520backyard]

baby wipes for that fresh feeling

Unscented of course.

[royalbull]

5 gallon bucket 1/4 full with water and a little peanut butter smeared on the inside works better than those sping type mouse traps dont have to keep resetting it all the time