1. mosquitoes are terrible
2. patience with EVERYTHING
3. bring a big tote full of produce for locals, use it to haul hide and horns for flight back
4. muck boots
5. salt for hide
That is my brother with that bear. I can assure you it is an 18 yr old (color phased) Black bear. I am also an Alaskan guide an Know what a grizzly looks like.