man that is up to you and your comfort level if yourspiking because your close to elk i wouldn't obviously just make sure you kill it in the morning bury it cold to the touch
Not usually. Maybe if I get real wet or cold,which doesn't happen often with my gear anymore.
I sometimes have one after a successful hunt, to cook some fresh meat.
I usually am out from o'dark thirty to o'dark.....and just have quick meal,then climb in the bag to dream of tomorrow.