Optics
There are so many ways to hunt moose and because of this, my choice in optics has to be adaptable. One day I could be on top of a mountain glassing down into the thick vegetation of the valley bottoms and the next day be calling moose into a small swamp where I only have a few yards of visibility, because of this my optics have to be able to cover a large range of use.
Simply the best. I carry all my essentials on my chest in a durable but quiet compact enclosure. A guide staple that comes with me on every hunt. It is of uncompromising optical quality. A great lightweight tripod, compact enough to fit in a horse pack box but can be used standing when glassing across lakes. Cheap, accurate and has yet to fail me. A great rangefinder option on a budget. This rangefinder had been discontinued but Sig offers a wide variety of other rangefinder options. This product is new to me but i like the dual purpose fixed closeable eyepiece cap. I think this is the new standard in digiscoping. Moisture, rain, and snow are common on moose hunts so you have to have something to keep your glass clean and dry when the bull of a lifetime shows up. Backpacks & Gear
Knives
This is my backup knife; it's always in my bino harness. Lights
In my bino harness as a backup. I keep this flashlight in my Kill Kit. Safety & First Aid
DIY Homemade First Aid Kit
The Garmin inReach Mini is essential for peace of mind for any backcountry adventure. This you can use for blisters. These bags work well but I'm looking to try something more compact and lightweight in the future. Light weight and compact but I have had them break. I am currently looking a more durable replacement. Light and keeps your butt dry on long sits while calling. Moose Scapula
I will sometimes carry a Moose scapula to use to scrape trees while calling.
Camping Gear
The outfitter I work for has remote cabins to use while on moose hunts so we can have a fire to warm up and dry wet gear. As a guide, I always carry a lightweight emergency shelter option in case things go wrong. My camping gear is ultra-light and durable and will be with me in case of emergency.
The best cold weather pad on the market. This is also always in my pack. The lightest weight 10000 Mah battery pack. Lightest pot that fits my Soto Windmaster and gas canister. You have tunes and eBooks to kill time on foggy days. Food & Nutrition
I eat healthy year-round and I think eating healthy on hunting trips is critical for your performance. The food I take has to be nutrient-dense, light weight, and, most importantly, it should taste good.
Snacks & Bars
By far my favorite snack. Freeze Dried Meals
Peak Refuel - All their flavors are amazing and healthy and by far the best meals you can buy.
All of the flavors are amazing. Clothing
Moose hunting late season consists of long sits, horseback rides, and boat rides in cold wet windy weather and the clothes you bring are critical to the success of your hunt.
Baselayers
My favorite year round base layer, I am big fan of merino base layers while guiding. I often wear this over the merino 145 quarter zip, has the highest warmth to weight in its class. I would like to upgrade to a new zip-off model for convenience. Insulation/ Midlayers
My favorite insulating jacket. Quiet, warm, and perfect for wet weather. So light I don't even notice I have it in my pack. One of my favorite all around layers, its warm, quiet and come with me on every hunt. Outerwear
A durable jacket that I will sometimes wear although I think it's a bit too loud for up close moose hunting or archery. Pants
These are my go-to late-season hunting pants- warm, durable, and waterproof in the right areas while remaining quiet. Rain Gear
The most durable waterproof jacket perfect for horse hunts or brush busting, it may not be the most breathable but it keeps me warm and dry in the late season. A perfect blend of breathability and durability, I highly recommend for late season or horseback hunts. Footwear
When it gets bitterly cold. Ski socks are longer than regular socks and come up to the knee, providing more warmth and comfort when wearing rubber boots or pac boots. I think these are discontinued but it's a shame I love them. Gaiters are a must to protect your boots while on the horse. These are quiet and very waterproof, I highly recommend them. Accessories
Everything has a high warmth-to-weight ratio and has to be able to handle wet and cold weather.
Gloves
My favorite late season moose glove, waterproof, warm and still provides dexterity. A great wet weather glove where protection is needed but its not too cold. Super warm and durable but a bit too heavy, only used on the coldest days. A bulky luxury item, but so nice to have on really cold sits. Headwear
So light you don't notice it in your pack. Always in my pack year round, so many uses. Firearms
Moose are massive animals and my recommendation is to shoot a heavy bonded bullet ideally a .30 caliber and have a rifle scope that has a wide zoom range to accommodate for close range shots in the brush to long range shots across a lake.
Leupold scopes are amazingly durable and precise optics in a lightweight package, perfect for any hunting situation. These are a must for me and have never broke like the cheap plastic flip caps. 
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