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Hunting Gear
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items All the Hunting Gear I’ve accumulated over the years and ACTUALLY use. Spans everything from Early Season Archery Whitetail in Virginia to Moose Season in Alaska
Sections
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Outerwear (Cold Weather Hunts)
Outerwear (Hot Weather Hunts)
Base Layers
Footwear
Accessories
Sleep System
Outerwear (Cold Weather Hunts)
All the best pieces of outerwear for your hunting trips
The WARMEST puffy goose down jacket for those LONG glassing sessions when the wind and cold just won’t quit. Stuff’s down into its own pocket when not in use.
Ares jacket
Soft shell vest that adds core warmth as well as some wind and water protection. Great piece to have to keep your layering system versatile
Dalibor Vest
When extreme cold comes calling, the aegis jacket and bibs are your Trump card. Fully wind proof and waterproof and insulated to be able to stare any temps down into submission. This jacket will quickly become your go to when nothing else will do.
Aegis Jacket
The Aegis bibs to go with the jacket of the same name. Fully windproof and waterproof, kneepad compatible, durable and even breathable thanks to its full length leg zippers. The best bib to have when no other bib will do.
Aegis Bib
The ultimate stand alone rain jacket for those long-haul, leave the truck at 4am, 15+ mile days when the weather won’t cooperate but you won’t quit.
Stone Glacier M5 Rain Jacket
The Ultimate Uninsulated Rain Pant to go with your M5 Rain Coat.
Stone Glacier M5 Rain Pant
Outerwear (Hot Weather Hunts)
For those 85° sits waiting on an early season bruiser or a big ole tom. Stay cool when it matter most.
Kryptek ML Tech Hoodie
Another great hoodie option for when the temperature is soaring but the toms are actin up so you gotta get out there.
Kryptek Banks Bamboo Hoodie
A great hunting pant for those HOT days in the field.
Kryptek Sonora Pant
A great hot weather option for when you have to move in silence.
Kryptek Stalker Pant
Base Layers
The foundation is the most important part of a house is the foundation. Your base layers are the foundation of your clothing system. Don’t get it wrong!
The best merino wool base layer for chilly fall mornings. Wicks sweat, holds heat and has natural anti-microbial properties so it will fight odors much longer than other materials. Tight athletic fit, true to size. I recommend ordering your normal si...
BATTLEGROUND MERINO HOODIE 260G
My go-to pair of mid-heavy weight Long Johns for cold mornings and even colder nights.
Grundéns Grundies Mid-Weight Bottom
Footwear
All the footwear for any trip from South African Safaris to late season Alaskan Caribou hunts
The best all around hunting boots when you need a little extra insulation for some early snowfall, long sits or just colder temps. Insulated with 200g of GORE insulation to keep you comfortable in the cold.
Nevada Legend Insulated Hunting Boot
The best all around hunting boots for early to mid season or if your feet stay hot. Uninsulated. Very durable.
Crispi ® Nevada Non-Insulated Hunting Boots
The best hunting boots for extreme cold late season hunts when the rain or snow won’t quit and the temps are lower than ever. Made from full grain leather to be extra durable and insulated with 800g of GORE Duratherm insulation. (Also available with ...
Wild Rock 800 EFX | Crispi USA
Accessories
Everything from Gloves to Hats to Socks
These are the best gloves to add to your glove layering system. Comes with a puffy interior glove and a water/windproof shell. Great for versatility.
Altimeter Gloves
The best Merino Wool beanie for cold mornings in the backcountry!
BATTLEGROUND MERINO BEANIE
A great addition to your glove layering system. These work amazing alone or paired with a thin merino base layer glove. Or put both of those under a water/windproof shell for the ultimate cold weather glove system!
Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves
The best merino wool base layer glove. I love running these gloves under the OR Fairbanks Fingerless gloves I have linked in this same section. Fit is true to size.
Merino 150 Sensor Liners
The best gaiters I have ever used. Very similar to OR gaiters but better fitting and very durable. 100% waterproof and tight enough around the cuff of my boot that you won’t get wet at all on the occasional creek crossing. Highly recommend these gait...
STORM CASTLE HUNTING GAITERS
The best trekking poles for those long haul pack outs when you’ve got 100 lbs on your back and you need an extra leg to stand on. Combines durability with extreme lightweight construction by using aluminum and carbon fiber in construction. Ive had th...
PEAX BACKCOUNTRY ELITE TREKKING POLES
One of the best head lamps on the market for hunters. Rechargeable battery with up to 69 hours of run time included. Available in White and Red OR White and Green. Not all three in one.
PEAX BACKCOUNTRY DUO HEADLAMP
Sleep System
All the recs you need for sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, tarps and more.
My personal favorite sleeping bag. Synthetic insulation so it’s a few oz heavier than down but it retains 100% of its insulating capabilities even when wet so you don’t have to worry about the weather turning sour. Comes with a unique top zip design ...
Kifaru Slick Bag 0° Sleeping Bag
Another favorite sleeping bag of mine. Hydrophobic goose down insulation so it’s ultralight but water resistant. Contoured footbox to actually fit your feet. Top zip design for convenience and even has slots to get both arms out of the bag. Great for...
PEAX SOLACE 15 SLEEPING BAG
Packs
All the packs I recommend for everything from all-day treestand sits to 10-day backcountry excursions.
The Premier expedition style hunting pack. Lightweight, durable, full of features and backed by outstanding customer service. I have this pack in the color foliage on a medium Xcurve frame and love it. Great for carrying HEAVY loads over long distanc...
Stone Glacier Sky Talus 6900
A great option for those shorter hikes or hunts where you only need 1-4 days worth of gear.
Solo 3600
Cook System
All the best cook systems for any style hunt, be it fly-in, or hike-in.
The best option for when weight is a priority but not a top priority and you only need to boil water. Think coffee, tea and dehydrated meals. This is what I use personally and I LOVE it. Boils a liter of water in under 3 minutes.
Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System - Bottomland
Out with the old Coleman CampStove. This is the new go to for when weight doesn’t matter and you want full versatility like you would have at home.
Jetboil Genesis Basecamp Cook System
The ultimate ultralight cook system. Boils 0.8L of water in under 3 minutes. Weighs under 8oz.
Jetboil Stash Cooking System
If you’ve ever eaten out of a mountain house meal pouch, you know why the handles so long. Ultralight and ultra durable.
PEAX BACKCOUNTRY Ti SPOON
Optics
Any piece of kit with glass, you’ll find it here.
The best do-it-all pair of binoculars. Especially good in the whitetail woods. If you’re looking for a new pair exclusively for western hunting, check out my other linked binos.
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42
The best size for hunting out west or in wide open spaces. Any more zoom than 12 and you should really be using a spotting scope + tripod. I own these and love them. They stay in my truck year-round.
Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50
If you’re looking to eliminate weight, one great way is to replace your binos and range finder with rangefinding binos! 2 in 1.
Vortex Fury HD 5000 10x42 Rangefinding Binos.
This is a great spotting scope for just about anything since it ranges from 20x - 60x. Great price for such a versatile optic and with a great warranty to back it up!
Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope
My personal favorite rangefinder. Capable of ranging reflective objects out to 3000 yard and deer sized game out to 2000 yards.
Viper HD 3000
Kill Kit
The kit we all hope to be able to use at the end of our hunts. Its the kit you reach for when the work has truly begun!
The best game bags for hauling the meat to the truck. Ultralight, ultra-durable, ultra-breathable. I can personally vouch for these as we used to use them on moose in Alaska every September. They are worth the extra cost.
Magnum Pack Small - M.O.B (Meat On Bone) for deer, sheep, blk bear, antelope
The perfect size knife for field dressing or processing any sized game from coyote to moose. A good point for clean entrance to vitals, enough belly for some skinning work.
Montana Knife Co. WHITETAIL KNIFE
The perfect do-it-all knife that leans toward skinning and processing.
Montana Knife Co. THE STONEWALL SKINNER
Drop Point Perfection. Sharp enough for detailed work, robust enough to replace your hatchet in a pinch
Montana Knife Co. THE SUPER CUB DROP POINT HUNTER
The Do-It-All knife that is equal parts a bushcraft, skin and process knife. Comfortable in the hand, capable in the field.
MKC x MEATEATER - STUBHORN
A fantastic blade from a reputable company that is slept on by hunters due to its domestic reputation. First hand experience tells me that this exact knife with a serrated edge will stay sharp after processing 4 LARGE big game animals. And when it fi...
Cutco Drop Point Hunting Knife
Archery
Flies like a field tip, has 2.2” combined cutting diameter for quick recoveries. I love these broadheads for deer sized game and thin-skinned game like black bear.
Sevr Ti 1.5 4-Blade Hybrid Broadhead