I’m finally getting my first chance at elk in western Colorado this October. I’m looking for any and all advice for a newbie. I’m not looking for spots or areas but more along things that could make or break a trip. Plan is to spike camp and hunt from there. Any tips or gear ideas are appreciated. Budget is tight for this trip so I’m not trying to be cheap but can’t break the bank either. What’s one thing you absolutely have to have that most people over look?