Hunters Gear

Gear

Recommended for all Hunters

CLOTHING

HUNTER’S EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
For Extended Backpack and/or Horseback Guided Hunting trips
  • Check out Kryptek Altitude set (Chad Millers favourite)
  • Socks (1 pair/set for every 2-4 days); Darn Tough, Bridgedale, Lorpen, Kenetrek, Icebreaker or Smartwool q Briefs/Boxer briefs (1 for every 2-4 days); Kryptek Hoplite
  • Base Layer Tops – Zip T (2); Kryptek Hoplite
  • Base Layer Bottoms – Kryptek Hoplite (1 for Aug. 1 or 2 for Sept/Oct.)
  • Pants – (2) Kryptek Tora or Bora
  • Shirts - (2 long sleeve) - Kryptek Arma Hoodie, Arma fleece, and Arma Tech
  • Gloves – fleece, wool or knit (2) and a weather/waterproof glove w/ removeable liner (1)
  • Hat (1 light – ball cap and 1 warm – w/earflaps or stocking cap type)
  • Raingear – Jacket and Pants - Kryptek Takur
  • Jacket (1) – Medium weight - Kryptek Tora or Bora
  • Insulated Jacket or vest - Kryptek Ghar
  • Cotton Handkerchiefs (2)
  • Travel clothes - 1 set - wear to and from airport

FOOTWEAR

  • Boots (1 or 2 pair) – high quality waterproof w/new laces and well treated/greased if leather
  • Camp shoes (optional) – No boots inside the lodge
  • Goretex socks (Cabela’s 13” non-insulated) – for emergency situations or wet boots
  • Blister kit (Moleskin, Band-Aid Blister covers/pads, athletic tape and Duct tape)

SLEEPING

  • Sleeping bag (mummy style) –10-20 Degree F rating for Aug. 0-10 Degree F for Sept/Oct.
  • Waterproof stuff/compression sack (OR, Integral Designs, Sea to Summit or Granite Gear)
  • Thermarest Sleeping Pad (Tough Skin, NeosAir, Prolite Plus), Exped Downmat 7, Big Agnes or Non-inflatables: Ridgerest, Z-lite or Bluefoam, all should be full length (72”), stuff sack & patch/repair kit.
  • Stocking cap or headband for sleeping

HUNTING EQUIPMENT

  • Large pack (backpack hunts) – Stone Glaciar, Kifaru, Mystery Ranch NICE System or Barneys w/extra 2” waste Buckley
  • Backpack Rainfly (Kryptek, Barneys, or Outdoor Research)
  • Daypack (horseback/riverboat hunters) – 2,000 – 3,500 cu inches. Use as carry-on on plane
  • Binoculars – waterproof (minimum of 7 power and 30 mm objective); laser rangefinder type is best
  • Lens cloth and/or Lens Pen; cotton handkerchief in a Ziploc bag (for fogged lenses)
  • 1 compact hunting knife (sharp) and small stone or Eze-lap Diamond Stone OR
  • Havel's Orange Handled Piranha Scalpel Knife w/60 XT blades (5-10) & size 21 Scalpel blades (5-10) Rifle Hunters
  • Gun & Scope (Bolt action preferred, .25 caliber minimum – no handguns in Canada); well cleaned
  • Rifle Sling & Scope cover (Bikini rubber, Neoprene scope boot or Butler Creek flip-up type)
  • 1-2 boxes of shells (Premium factory or reloads) & 8 or 10 round nylon shell holder (Uncle Mikes)
  • Acu-Sight Laser Bore-sight for your caliber w/extra batteries (optional)
  • Compact cleaning rod (3 piece aluminum or Otis) w/brush, patch end and solvent
  • Cotton patches (1-2 dozen)
  • Electrical tape for barrel – High Quality, like Scotch 3M Super 33+
  • Gun Oil – Teflon based like RemOil (action) & grease (between barrel/action & stock)
  • Wrench for tightening scope mounts and stock screws
  • Hard weapon case

Bow Hunters

  • Compound or Traditional Bow (record brace height, knocking point, axle-axle, etc.) q Extra string and/or cables (shot in)
  • Extra rest and sight pins
  • 2 releases (mechanical, tab or glove)
  • Bowsling
  • Armguard
  • Moleskin or adhesive fleece for arrow rest area
  • Arrows (1-2 dozen)
  • Bludgeon, Field and Judo points (2-3 each)
  • Broadheads (sharp) – 1 dozen
  • Compact/portable bow press (optional); depends on bow
  • Allen wrenches/misc. tools
  • String wax & string silencers
  • Hard Bow Case
  • Arrow Tube – Plastic, adjustable by Easton

Muzzleloader Hunters

  • Gun (.50 or .52 caliber)
  • 20 – 250 or 300 Gr. Sabot type slugs or larger (Barnes and Swift work well)
  • Pyrodex or Triple 7 powder or pellets or equivalent (90 gr. Minimum/load) – may need to pack in shotgun shell cases, with Sabot and factory shell box to meet airline requirements
  • Magnumcaps/Primers
  • Quick loaders (2-3)
  • Breech tool
  • Allen wrench
  • Cleaning rod and jag
  • Bulletpuller
  • Breech plug grease/lube
  • Cotton Cleaning patches
  • Old toothbrush
  • Cleaning solvent (or use hot water/soap)
  • Waterproof bag/sack for gun to protect from rain; Kifaru Gun sock works well.
  • Electrical tape – High Quality, like Scotch 3M Super 33+

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Camera: w/extra battery, 2nd memory card & waterproof case/bag
  • 2 Headlamps w/extra bat: LED (Petzl, Princeton Tech, Mammut):1 compact (AAA), 1 large (AA or CR123)
  • 1 Liter sized hard water bottle (Nalgene) or Gatorade type bottle
  • 2 Liter size Platypus or Nalgene wide mouth collapsible Water Bladder (very important for sheep)
  • Matches in waterproof container and a butane lighter (don’t pack in carry-on)
  • Bug repellent (1 or 2 oz bottle)-Deet is best (especially in July & August)
  • Compassw/mirror
  • Sunglasses w/head strap
  • Ziploc Bags (2 or 3, 1gallon size) or zip bags by Watchful Eye Designs
  • Garbage Bags (2 or 3, heavy duty kitchen or larger type – compactor bags best)
  • Game bag/pillowcase (2), for taking home capes, boned meat & dirty clothes
  • Book(s)(smallpaperback)
  • Hunting & Fishing License (We will purchase for you, but you need carry on you)
  • Airline Ticket, Passport/ID, Firearms permit (sign at Customs), Wallet, C. Card, Contact # list
  • Trophy Fees, Royalty & Tip money (US Cash, Bank/Cashier’s Check or Traveler’s Checks)

PERSONAL

  • Toothbrush, Toothpaste & Dental Floss
  • Small (1-2 oz.) liquid soap (no-scent hair and body) or shampoo
  • Toilet Paper for backpacking (Kleenex pocket packs or TP in a Ziploc)
  • Lip balm w/SPF 10 minimum
  • Small towel and wash cloth
  • Deodorant (baking soda or no-scent type)
  • Babywipes (unscented)-(travel pack of 15 is plenty) or a couple Scent Shield Bath Towels
  • Prescription medication (Optional or if required – personal things, Antibiotics, etc.)
  • Glasses or contacts (if required)
  • Advil or aspirin & Mobic or Celebrex (anti-inflammatory)
  • Band-Aids, medical tape & antibiotic cream
  • Athletes Foot/Jock Itch Cream
  • Nail Clippers and disposable razor
  • Sunblock – SPF 20-30 – Important in snow and for fair skin

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

(Mandatory for Backpack hunters)
  • Stream crossing waders (Wiggy’s nylon waders (sheep/goat) or Sourdough Slippers (moose))
  • Gaiters: Kryptek Takur
  • Range Finder w/new batteries (Leica CRF 1200 (best)) or just bring Binos with range finder.
  • GPS – Garmin is best w/extra batteries – Vista C or Legend models are compact and light.
  • Leki or Black Diamond, Telescopic Trekking pole (Titanium or Carbon is best) – Bring one or two OPTIONAL
  • Spotting Scope-Variable (at least 30 power) – each guide will have one though
  • Tripod-Compact (around 2-4 lbs - Slik, Gitzo, Bogen) - with quick detach head – guide will have q Video Camera w/extra batteries.
  • Fishing pole (3 piece or smaller), reel, lures & misc. – bring if you want to fish.
  • Safety Blanket (Light wt. Foil type) or light weight Bivy Sac
  • Face Paint or camo facemask/head-net (Bowhunters only, but not necessary)
  • Extra bow or bow limbs (Bowhunters) (only if you’re prone to falling a lot)
  • inReach/Satellite phone – handheld, Iridium w/extra battery and charger - recommended
  • Water Filter (Katadyn Hiker), Steripen and/or Iodine/Katadyn Water Pure Tablets
  • Small notepad and pencil/pen
  • Specialty food/snacks/jerky/gum or other food if you require a special diet.

PACKING TIPS

  • For the commercial flight to the area, pack gun or bow in a lockable, hard plastic or metal case.
  • For the commercial flight, pack the rest of your gear into one checked, large duffel or backpack and/or the gun case/duffel combo (50 lbs or less/bag) and one carry-on/daypack, 2,000-3,500 cu in (around 20-30 lbs), containing essentials – 1 pair hunting boots (wear these), camera, binos, paperwork, Jacket, a few clothes, etc.). Bring 1-2 smaller Nylon or rubber/waterproof bags/duffels, approx. 3000 cu in (for the flight to camp, taking trophies home and/or for horse packing). You’ll likely use one of these bags to take home your salted cape. The total weight of all equipment should be 70-85 pounds that you’ll be taking to camp. If you are bringing a backpack, I recommend putting it inside a large duffel for better protection before checking it in.