For many years I have prided myself on having the ability to pack elk, and do it solo if necessary. For most bulls this means multiple trips for meat alone and going back in after camp after the pack out etc.
This past year I knew my distance in was going to be greater than my general unit stomping grounds. So I enlisted the help of two buddies who were able bodied packers and one might argue that they were adventurous souls for even wanting to go with me.
After that trip my assessment is that 4 able bodied grown men is what it takes to make the loads "comfortable" from a weight perspective. Heavy is heavy not matter how you slice it.
So, what say you? How many guys do you use on elk packing trips? Are you a horse exclusive guy and don't care because your beasts of burden do it for you?
This past year I knew my distance in was going to be greater than my general unit stomping grounds. So I enlisted the help of two buddies who were able bodied packers and one might argue that they were adventurous souls for even wanting to go with me.
After that trip my assessment is that 4 able bodied grown men is what it takes to make the loads "comfortable" from a weight perspective. Heavy is heavy not matter how you slice it.
So, what say you? How many guys do you use on elk packing trips? Are you a horse exclusive guy and don't care because your beasts of burden do it for you?