Outfitter Camp Elk Hunting

Optics

Where I hunt/guide long distance optics only do you so much and being able to glass a bull at relatively close range in the timber is paramount in ensuring it is a legal animal.

DIAMONDBACK® HD 10x42

FHF Gear FHF Pro-M Bino Harness

DIAMONDBACK® HD 16-48x65 (ANGLED)

HIGH COUNTRY™ II ALUMINUM TRIPOD + PAN HEAD

DIAMONDBACK™ HD 2000 Laser Rangefinder

Backpacks & Gear

Slim loadout not meant to be able to pack meat or carry much more than enough to be comfortable during the day and survive an unfortunate night out.

SUPERDAY

Simple and adequate for carrying one days worth of gear from light archery to heavier rifle season gear.

Knives

Svord Bowie Knife

Svord Bowie is a sturdy blade for butchering or survival situations.

Gerber Center-Drive Plus Multitool with Bit Set

The Gerber Center-Drive can pull splinters, clean game or rebuild a carburetor.

Opinel No9 Inox Stainless Steel Knife

Nalgene 32 oz Water Bottle

Easy to refill from a filter. Plenty of water for those hot days.

Black Diamond Equipment Cosmo 350 Headlamp

Streamlight 88061 ProTac 1L-1AA 350-Lumen Flashlight

Elite Hunt Membership

Garmin inReach Explorer+

MyFAK

Gear Accessories

Calls

If you are hunting with a guide leave the calling to them. Practice with your calls before you go. Sounding like a toddler with a kazoo is a good way to send an elk packing. Simple calls that can duplicate pretty much any call you need.

Ivory Plate Single Elk Call

Sentry Plate Single Elk Call

Argali Game Bag Set for Hunting Large Game M.O.B. Pack

Zippo Chrome Lighter

Clothing

These western elk hunts could result in lots of sweat or bone chilling cold. Layer appropriately.

Baselayers

First Lite Men's Wick Hoody

This hoody is light, comfortable, and does not retain sweat odors.

First Lite Men's Wick Long Boxer Brief

Insulation/ Midlayers

First Lite Men's Kiln Crew

This is an easy on/off midlayer.

Outerwear/ Jackets

First Lite Men's Catalyst Soft Shell Jacket

A quiet outer layer. However, it loses value in wind and precipitation.

Pants

First Lite Obsidian Foundry Pant

The Foundry pant is rugged enough to push through willows and breathable for early season but enough to be comfortable in the cold, especially with an under layer.

Rain Gear

Durable and relatively quiet compared to other rainwear.

First Lite SEAK Stormtight Rain Jacket

First Lite Boundary Stormtight Pant

Footwear

First Lite Treeline Midweight Crew Sock

Danner Powderhorn 10" Brown

Clothing Accessories

Wool socks, gloves and a beanie can make the difference maintaining insulation even when it's wet.

First Lite Aerowool Touch Liner Glove

First Lite Wick 150 Beanie

Grab a few and you can layer them as needed.

ELIMITICK BUFF

Firearms

Weatherby Vanguard MultiCam Bolt-Action Rifle - .308 Winchester

Maven RS.1 - 2.5 - 15X44 mm FFP Hunting Rifle Scope

Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 308 Win - 175GR

BOG Adrenaline Switcheroo Bipod