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<blockquote data-quote="porkchop401" data-source="post: 932254" data-attributes="member: 29195"><p>Well Fellas I am considering returning to the CO. Rockies after being unsuccessful this past year due to a combination of factors in the second rifle season.</p><p> </p><p> In the past two years I have camped where the truck could go and strike out on foot from there. The elevation is around 10K and the terrain steep steep steep , long story short after 2hrs reaching the areas I hunt I am ringing wet , half naked in 12F weather so misery is quick to come . </p><p>I have always wanted to spike camp in and had planed to but something sways me from the Idea, this past year I let some first timers in camp talk me out of spending a few days on the mountain alone . Safety being their main concern. </p><p> </p><p>Ultimately I only make a hunt or 2 in the areas that have appreciable elk and lite hunting pressure simply because I am not willing or able to make that trip every morning of the season and end up hunting near camp. </p><p> </p><p>This year I plan to spike in to those areas , my concerns are staying warm over night , staying dry in the event of snow .</p><p> </p><p>I have a super large spike pack , micro stove, 3man 4 season tent (though it is a little heavy ). I have a 0F Browning sleeping that I have froze my *** off in 15f temps while trying to sleep (on a cot and a foam mat in a tent) . </p><p> </p><p>I guess What I need to know is what is a sleeping bag/ mat combo that will keep me warm!!!!! </p><p>Also what about tarps ? I am not sure I understand the concept. I am not planning on moving camp daily but I am not ruling out moving a time or to while spiking</p><p>Finally I am 6' 1" 270lb and am willing to pack some extra weight to ensure comfort at night . </p><p>Any and all suggestions are Welcome</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="porkchop401, post: 932254, member: 29195"] Well Fellas I am considering returning to the CO. Rockies after being unsuccessful this past year due to a combination of factors in the second rifle season. In the past two years I have camped where the truck could go and strike out on foot from there. The elevation is around 10K and the terrain steep steep steep , long story short after 2hrs reaching the areas I hunt I am ringing wet , half naked in 12F weather so misery is quick to come . I have always wanted to spike camp in and had planed to but something sways me from the Idea, this past year I let some first timers in camp talk me out of spending a few days on the mountain alone . Safety being their main concern. Ultimately I only make a hunt or 2 in the areas that have appreciable elk and lite hunting pressure simply because I am not willing or able to make that trip every morning of the season and end up hunting near camp. This year I plan to spike in to those areas , my concerns are staying warm over night , staying dry in the event of snow . I have a super large spike pack , micro stove, 3man 4 season tent (though it is a little heavy ). I have a 0F Browning sleeping that I have froze my *** off in 15f temps while trying to sleep (on a cot and a foam mat in a tent) . I guess What I need to know is what is a sleeping bag/ mat combo that will keep me warm!!!!! Also what about tarps ? I am not sure I understand the concept. I am not planning on moving camp daily but I am not ruling out moving a time or to while spiking Finally I am 6' 1" 270lb and am willing to pack some extra weight to ensure comfort at night . Any and all suggestions are Welcome [/QUOTE]
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