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Zak Knodel Guide • Columbia Falls MT, Montana
Zak Knodel Guide • Columbia Falls MT, Montana

September/October Archery Elk.

This will contain what I have accessible with me over a 5-week archery season where the weather can be 90's down into the 20's. This list will also overlap a lot with rifle season.

Location: Montana
May contain sponsored links*

Optics

I am a big fan of Maven optics. Their binos and rifle scopes are exceptional in my opinion for the price compared to other big brands. The spotting scope is top-notch as well but does fall a little short in comparison with the binos and rifle scopes.

Binos

Maven B2 11X45 Binoculars
SITKA Mountain Optics Big Game Bino Harness
Alaska Guide Creations Kodiak CUB

Spotting Scope

Maven S.1A 25-50 X 80mm FL
FIELD OPTICS MicroLite FT-5017C
MAGVIEW PHONE PLATE
MagView
S1 SPOTTING SCOPE ADAPTER-S1
MagView

Range Finder

Sig Sauer KILO5K 7x25mm

Backpacks & Gear

Backpacks

Kifaru makes a heavier pack but it is a workhorse. I love the versatility/modularity of what you can do with it. Options are endless.

KIFARU Stryker XL
KIFARU 44 Mag

Knives

I am not a fan of replaceable blades. However, I do carry one but solely for caping if anything is heading to the taxidermist. A good fixed blade with the Worksharp field sharpener for quick hair-shaving touch-ups.

Argali Serac Knife
Havalon Piranta-Edge
GUIDED FIELD SHARPENER
Work Sharp
“EASY!”
HM65R Rechargeable Headlamp
Fenix Lighting US
Elite Hunt Membership
onX
Caribou Gear Wapiti Game Bag

First Aid

For first aid I use a custom put together one with the basics.

Accessories

Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Signature Series
Have used RMHC for several years and have no reason not to. They have a diaphragm for every style and are easy to use. Several open reed calls to suit your fancy as well.
KT Tape
This is a game changer for my poor knees.

Food & Nutrition

Supplements

I have occasional cramping issues and the Wilderness Athlete and Hammer Nutrition supplements have really helped me take control of it and not effect me while in the field.

Wilderness Athlete - Hydrate & Recover
Wilderness Athlete - Energy & Focus
Hammer Nutrition ANTI-FATIGUE CAPS
Hammer Nutrition ENDURANCE BCAA+
Hammer Nutrition ENDUROLYTES® EXTREME

Snacks/ Bars

Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles 16ct Box
Honey Stinger
Peanut Butta Protein Bars 15ct Box
Honey Stinger
Cookie Dough 12 Pack
PROBAR
Strawberry 12 Pack
PROBAR
Greenbelly Backpacking Meals

Freeze Dried Meals

Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet
Peak Refuel Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Clothing

Huge fan of First Lite merino. I have several Woolrich sweaters and I wear one almost every single day in the field.

Baselayers

First Lite Men's Wick Short Sleeve Crew
First Lite Men's Furnace Zip Off Boot Top

Insulation/ Midlayers

First Lite Men's Brooks Down Sweater
First Lite Men's Chamberlin Down Jacket
First Lite Origin Hoody
Woolrich Elite Men's Soft Shell Jacket

Outerwear/ Jackets

SITKA Gear Jetstream Jacket

Pants

First Lite Corrugate Foundry Pant
KUIU Axis Hybrid Pant

Rain Gear

FORLOH Men's Airalite Rain Jacket
First Lite Boundary Stormtight Pant

Footwear

BALTORO LITE GTX® RR
Zamberlan
CRISPI Guide Non-Insulated GTX
CRISPI Wild Rock GTX
Darn Tough Boot Heavyweight with Full Cushion

Accessories

Fox River Men's Ragg Glove
Stormy Kromer Original Kromer Cap
Wyoming Traders Solid Cowboy Wild Rag Silk Scarf
BONFIRE HAND MUFF
Badlands

Firearms

Archery Equipment

Matthews V3
Option Archery Option 8 S Series
OPTION ARCHERY QUIVALIZER
Synapse Thumb Release
Trufire
Victory Archery VAP Elite Shafts
Q2i Fusion X-II Vanes

Broadheads

QAD Exodus
G5 Outdoors Megameat
CUTTHROAT BROADHEADS

Target/ Case

Zinks Big Sky Archery Targets
SKB Cases iSeries

Rifle Equipment

Rifles

Bergara barreled action 6.5PRC on an AG Composites. Custom 28 Nosler with a Proof barrel, Mesa Precison action, trigger tech primary, AG composite. Both topped with a Maven RS3

Hornady Precision Hunter Rifle Ammo
MAVEN RS.3 - 5-30X50 FFP
Atlas V8 BT10 Bipod
Pelican Storm Long Gun Case
Zak Knodel Guide • Columbia Falls MT, Montana
*NOTE: The links to purchase certain products I recommend in this gear list may result in me being paid a small commission. I appreciate your support!