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Jeff Miller Guide • Palmer, Alaska
Jeff Miller Guide • Palmer, Alaska
Alaskan Backpack Hunting List
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 5This is a general list that I use for when I guide sheep hunts and/or backpack hunts. I will modify it based off duration, mode of transportation to the hunting area, milder weather conditions, and base camp location/size. My modifications do not include additions to the list with the exception of utilizing Arctic Oven tents for my winter hunts. This list is based off over two decades of hunting remote Alaska. This list has been used for my winter hunts too, which have included temperatures as low as -35 F .This list is complete due to the hard lessons I have learned by not having critical items for hunts.
Jeff D. Miller
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Binos
SWAROVSKI EL Rangefinder 10x42 Binoculars
Having the range finder included is nice.
Bino Harness
Alaska Guide Bino Harness with wind indicator and optics cleaning kit.
Spotting Scope
I usually bring my 90 mm lense.
Range Finder
I have successfully used Vortex & Leica.
Backpacks & Gear
Backpack/ Pack Frame
Granite Gear Backpacks
I like the Granite Gear Flatbed.
Knives
Hydration
Headlamp
Flashlight
Satellite Messengers
Safety/ First Aid
Camping Equipment
Sleeping Bag
Other
Hefty Ultra Strong Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
2-Industrial Grade Garbage Bags
Goal Zero Portable Power
I use Goal Zero Solar Charger and/or Capacitor, both of which have been discontinued.
Food & Nutrition
Snacks/ Bars
Freeze Dried Meals
Other
Utensils
Drinks
Seasoning and Condiments
Carbohydrates
Fresh Brand – Plain Pre-Sliced Bagels
I bring 2 packs.
Idaho Spuds Premium Hashbrown Potatoes
I bring 4 packages.
Clothing
My clothes are primarily Sitka, but I do use Kuiu, Patagonia, Outdoor Research, and/or any other light weight fabric clothing that dries quickly and is resilient.
Baselayers
Insulation/ Midlayers
Pants
Footwear
I recommend Crispi, Koflach Plastics, and/or Bunny Boots.
Clothing - Accessories
Gloves
Hats/ Beanies
Firearms
Rifle
I have seen a lot of different brands successfully used for bows and rifles. I do recommend a 300 Winchester/WSM/RCM/PRC type caliber due to the fact that you will often encounter bears. I personally like shooting Ruger, Tikka, and Christensen Arms builds.
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GLOCK 20 Gen 4 Semi-Auto Pistol
As a guide I carry a 10mm Glock besides the hunter's weapon.
Jeff Miller Guide • Palmer, Alaska
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