Gear List

· Rifle w/sling - (Stainless is preferred)  

· Ammo (2 boxes) -  150-180 gr. Barnes triple shocks

· Leather hiking boots - Kenetrek Hard scrabble

· Gaiters - Kuiu/OR/Mtn. Hardware

· Stocking foot hip waders - Chota Hippies/Frogg Toggs

· Wading shoes - Keen Voyageur Mid (1.5 size larger)

· Trekking pole (2) - Leki

· Camp shoes - Crocks/Sneakers

· Pack - (5,000 cubic inch minimum) Kuiu Icon 5000/Badlands Summit

· Sleeping bag (light weight) - Mtn. Hardware Ultra Lamina 15

· Compression sack for sleeping bag - Sea to Summit

· Sleeping Pad (light weight) - Big Agnes

· Camp pillow - Inflatable  

· Binoculars (8x42/10x42) - Leica/Leupold/Ziess/Swarovski

· Rain gear - Pants & Jacket (good, light weight) Kuiu/Sitka/First lite

· Puffy layer - (pants & jacket)  Kuiu/Sitka/First lite

· Wool socks (3) - Minus 33-Merino day hiker/Darn Tough  

· Under wear (3) - Minus 33-Woolverino 

· Tee shirts (3) -  Minus 33-Algonquin lightweight S/S

· Long Underwear (top & bottom) - Minus 33-170g or 230

· Light weight glove - Mechanix wear glove/Kuiu

· Water proof/insulated glove -  Kuiu/Mtn. Hardware/OR/First Lite

·  Pants (2) - Kuiu-Attack/Sitka/First Lite

· Shirt (2) - Minus 33-Midweight Wool ¼ zip/Kuiu/Sitka

· Jacket - Minus 33-Thermerino/Kuiu/Sitka/First Lite

· Socking Cap - Minus 33-Reversible shade wool

· Cap

· Handkerchief  

· Sunglasses  polarized w/case

· Knife - Havalon

· Headlamp (extra batteries) - Petzl Tikka

· Bug Repellent & Head Net

· Water bottle/camel back

· Camera/phone w/case (extra batteries/charger)

· Sunscreen

· Toiletries (toothpaste & brush, chapstick, deo. etc.)

· Any Medications or eyewear

· Blister kit/mole skin

· Paperback book

· Average temperatures: Lows in the 30’s - Highs in the 60’s

· ARWA guides will provide: Tents / Stove / Food / 1st Aid Kit / Emergency Blanket / Spotting Scope / Tripod / GPS / Rangefinder / VHF Radio / Satellite Phone / Water Filter / Bone saw / Rope 

· Obviously there are hundreds of different gear options to choose from. Our recommendations are the best products and have passed the Alaskan field-test. There is no need to spend a small fortune if you already have quality comparable gear. All gear should be either Camo or of natural colors. Hunter orange is not required. All of this gear should fit into 1- 50# pack + rifle case + carry-on, so please DO NOT over pack. 

· Final trophy prep & expediting can be arranged through the Outfitter with an expediting company of the client’s choice. Most use The Wildlife Gallery Alaska Depot – Aaron Pohl - (517) 206-3380

· Barneys Sports Chalet – 907-561-5242 / www.barneyssports.com (one stop shop / + talk to hunters) 

· Minuss 33 – www.minuss33.com – High quality merino wool products  

· Backcountry.com – www.backcountry.com (sleeping bags, gators, sleeping pads, clothing layers, etc)

· Kenetrek Boots – 800-232-6064 / www.kenetrek.com