Alaska All-Around

Optics

Binos

If you are a guide you will want to go with either the Leica 10x42 or the Swarovski 10x42. If you are an avid hunter and need a more affordable option go with the high-end Vortex option.

Ultravid 10x42 HD Plus

Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure Binoculars

RAZOR® HD 10x42

Horn Hunter op-x Bino Harness System Combo Camo

Spotting Scopes

Swarovski ATX/STX 85mm Modular Objective Lens

Swarovski ATX Spotting Scope Angled Modular Zoom Eyepiece

Range Finders

Maven RF.1 5-4500 YD ED Rangefinder

Phone Adaptors

Swarovski ATX/STX Optic Adapter C3-023-A

Backpacks & Gear

Frontier Gear of Alaska Freighter Frame

Frontier Gear of Alaska Hunter Bag

RazorLite™

3.0" RazorSafe™ System Blade Combo Set

Nalgene 32 Oz Water Bottle

Garmin InReach Explorer+

Safety Accessories

Extra Durable Moleskin

Electrical Tape

Duct Tape

Bic Lighter

I recommend putting a big lighter with a string around your neck.

100 Deet Bug Spray

Camping Equipment

REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint

Big Agnes Torchlight Camp 20˚ Sleeping Bag

Any 20º synthetic bag will work here, do not use down.

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Apex Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

MSR Trail Lite Duo Camping Cook Set

This is the best all-in-one set.

MSR WindPro II All-Condition Camping and Backpacking Stove

Food & Nutrition

I go basic with food. The more time you spend cooking the less time your hunting. No fires, use small efficient burners.

Snacks & Bars

Snickers

Cliff Protein Bars

PowerBar Protein Plus Bar

Freeze Dried Meals

Mountain House

Mountain House Rice & Chicken

Mountain House Buffalo Style Chicken Mac & Cheese

Coffee

MSR WindBurner Coffee Press Kit

Clothing

Extreme weather requires layers to adapt to ever-changing conditions. My best recommendation: no cotton clothing. Always have multiple layers that dry quickly. Do not hesitate to change into wet clothes.

Baselayers

Mountain Hardwear Long Sleeve Crew

Eberlestock Airbase Base Layer - Bottom

Any synthetic baselayer will work here.

Insulation/ Midlayers

Outdoor Research Men's Shadow Insulated Hoodie

Pants

Under Armour Men's Sportstyle Tricot Joggers

Rain Gear

Grundens Neptune Jacket Refraction Camo Jacket

Grundens Neptune Jacket Refraction Camo Bibs

Footwear & Waders

KEEN Men's Targhee 3 Mid Height Comfortable Waterproof Hiking Boot

Hip Waders

Coondog Hip Waders

Simms Freestone Waterproof Fishing Wading Pants

Accessories

Darn Tough Mens Hiker Merino Wool Micro Crew Socks Cushion

MID-MOUNTAIN GRID FLEECE BEANIE

Firearms

Use the firearms and bows that you are comfortable with and have the quality to withstand the weather conditions.

Archery Equipment

Bow

Mathews

Any Mathews bow is good- these are always dependable.

Spot Hogg Fast Eddie XL Long Bar Wrapped Bow Sight

QAD Exodus Crossbow Full Blade Broadhead

Block 6x6

SKB Cases Hard Exterior Waterproof Hunter XL Series Bow Utility Carrying Case

Rifle Equipment

Rifle

Any synthetic stock/stainless barrel firearm that you are comfortable with. Always bring enough gun!

Ammo

Federal Cape-Shock

Rifle Scope

Swarovski Riflescope Z5 5-25x52 BT

Tripod

BOG DeathGrip Tripod

Cases

I would recommend using either SKB or Pelican cases.

Pelican Protector 1700 Series Rifle Cases

SKB Cases Hard Exterior Waterproof Utility Single Rifle Case