I do use trekking poles, but do not hunt with them. They are great for the pack in and pack out especially if you are making multiple trips with meat.
    Once you use a set of poles I think you will realize the benefits, I wish I had started using them years ago.

Kifaru Sawtooth tipi, with titanium wood stove, and my kifaru UL3700, together, weigh just over 10#, great for getting way back in, and bringing some creature comforts, don't really need another cooking stove unless you want hot meals during the day.

Good luck on your trip.

X2 for trek poles.  I took Tater's advice last year and I was glad I did. My left knee gave out on me on the way out.  Four miles would have really been tortuous without them.
Gary

Great Tater I have been planning a TD self bow now I may have to move it up on the to-do-list. I could see the benefits of trek poles on packing meat.

I've never used treking poles in the past but bought a pair for this years hunt.  Like Tater, I don't plan to hunt with them but plan to use them for packing in /out and packing meat.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to give them a good workout.

I don't have trekking poles yet, but do have a walking stick for the pack in and out. Either one is a big help.

I'm a big believer in the Kifaru tipi.  Use a really big one in Alaska and a 4 man is perfect for even foul weather hunting the back country.  My problem with tarps and such is that when it hits the fan you are very vulnerable.  Believe me I've been there done that and have the the tee shirts.

Stuff can and will happen.

Mike

great tips guys. i have not tried trekking poles yet...  seems so strange to carry the extra weight, but so many good bowhunters can't be wrong!      

I've carried trekking poles a lot but haven't used them a lot. Lots of good advice on tents and hammocks. Just got to find out what you like and your budget can afford.