I had originally planned on going up there with my wife this year but with covid we just postponed it. We are looking at starting to plan and we aren't really sure where to start as far as planning with restrictions or plan assuming they will be lifted.
I shouldn't necessarily say upgrades as much as just modifications. The rifle right now shoots 1/2" groups at 100. I personally do not like the bright stainless barrel nor the close spiral flute. I am thinking about going with a proof barrel or at least at the very least a dark earth...
I have a Seekins Havak Element in 6.5prc and I love the way it shoots and the weight of the rifle. I also really like the large palm swell in the stock as I have really large hands. I don't think you can go wrong with Seekins. Not to mention their customer service is awesome.
I tried a hammock with a sleeping pad and mummy bag. I can say that it was a bit loud and not too comfortable. If I was to go with a hammock again I would definitely use a quilt and under quilt.
I am looking into backcountry hunts in the mid to northwest chasing mostly elk. I was wondering pros and cons of a mummy bag vs a quilt. I know that in certain instances a quilt saves weight without the hood but does it make it more difficult to stay warm?
Down vs synthetic?
weight vs...
I know this is a long way out from when this is written but does anyone know how covid has affected the ability to get up to Alaska and has it affected the companies that are flying into the backcountry? Are there any new requirements?
Thanks,
We took 52 quart coolers with us to Alaska and they fit right at the 50lb mark on our flights back. There were 4 of us and each of us had two coolers as checked baggage. We had our gear in them for the flight up and then we paid for one oversized bag with all our gear for the flight back.