Hunter’s Checklist
A good rule of thumb is that your entire pack, excluding rifle, should not exceed 60 lbs.
GEAR
- Firearm and lots of ammunition
- Soft gun case (very important)
- Sleeping bag
- A small back pack for carrying lunch, water and other small items
- Hunting knife and sharpening stone
- Binoculars, GPS and/or compass
- Camera, spare batteries
- Insect repellent (September)
- Personal toiletries such as comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and shave kit
- Sunglasses
- Sun block and lip balm
- Medications that would not be part of a standard first aid kit
- Flashlight and batteries
- Rubber boot repair kit
You will not need pillows; these will be provided.
CLOTHING
- Thermal underwear, wool socks
- T-shirts
- Cotton and wool shirts
- Warm jacket
- Light footwear for lodge
- Comfortable walking pants (jeans or jogging pants not recommended)
- Quick-dry outer pants
- Wool or fleece sweater
- Warm hat and hunting gloves