# THE PACK WEIGHT STRATEGY THAT KEEPS YOU ELK HUNTING | 🎙️ EP. 179

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Podcast: [Backbone Unlimited Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backbone-unlimited-podcast-7365967)
Published: 2026-05-15T20:35:24+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down the hidden cost of carrying too much weight in the elk mountains. A heavy pack can feel like preparation before the hunt starts, but once you are climbing, sidehilling, fighting deadfall, and trying to stay sharp for multiple days, every unnecessary pound starts taking energy, mobility, focus, and opportunity. This episode is not about going dangerously light or leaving essential gear behind. It is about building a smarter pack system that keeps you safe, capable, and functional when the mountain starts wearing hunters down.

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