New Mexico Early Season Muzzleloader Elk

Optics

I cannot stress enough how much of a difference good optics make in the field. Inside big box stores you cannot tell the difference between a $400 and a $3,000 pair of binoculars but in the field they not even comparable.

Binos/ Range Finder

Geovid 10x42 3200.COM

Bino Harness

Alaska Guide Creations Classic HBS Bino Pack

Spotting Scope

40121 APO-Angled

Tripod

Midas CF29

Backpacks & Gear

Backpack/ Pack Frame

Eberlestock has hands down been the best packs I have ever used in the field. I actually use my gear, and I use it hard. My packs are constantly getting thrown into the bed of my truck all season and are usually left outside. Their stuff holds up.

Eberlestock Mainframe Pack

Knives

RazorPro™

Hydration

Eberlestock Mini Me Hydration Pack

Headlamp

HM61R Multi-Use Headlamp

Flashlight

PD40R V2.0 Rechargeable Flashlight

GPS

Garmin Rino 750

Satellite Messengers

Spot X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger

Safety/ First Aid

Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight and Watertight

Game Bags

Allen Backcountry Quarter Bags

Gear - Accessories

Calls

Any Rocky Mountain diaphragm you can get comfortable with will do. Their calls are high quality and even though I buy new ones every season I could easily get 3-4 years of hard use out of any of their diaphragms.

Rocky Mountain Elk 101 Diaphragm Call

Trail Cameras

FUSION X Cellular

Camping Equipment

Being comfortable at camp is one of the most important things. Your camp protects you against the elements and is your safe haven.

Tent

Montana Canvas Tents

Sleeping Bag

Big Agnes Lost Ranger

Sleeping Pad

Big Agnes Hinman Foam Core Sleeping Pad

Other

Classic Stay Hot French Press | 48 OZ

Portable Flat Top Grill 600

VENTURE 35

Food & Nutrition

I am a huge fan of all MTN OPS products. Peak Refuel being my favorite freeze dried meals. I often catch myself in a pinch at home not wanting to make food and i will eat one of my Peak meals.

Supplements

MTN OPS anything!

BCAA Trail Packs - 20 Packs-Strawberry Dragonfruit

IGNITE

ENERGY SHOT - 2oz Bottle

Snacks/ Bars

PERFORMANCE BARS - 10 Pc-Peanut Butter Bliss

Freeze Dried Meals

Peak Refuel Basecamp Bucket

Other

Dark Timber Double Barrel Blend

Clothing

Other than my baselayers, I am all Sitka. I do have Sitka base layers but always go to my First Lite. I am not easy on any of my equipment, and I need them to last. I strive to be comfortable while out hunting. If I am comfortable then I am much more likely to sit and glass in any and all weather.

Baselayers

First Lite Men's Furnace Henley

First Lite Men's Furnace Long John

Insulation/ Midlayers

SITKA Gear Men's Kelvin Aerolite Insulated Hunting Jacket

Outerwear/ Jackets

SITKA Gear Jetstream Jacket

Pants

SITKA Gear Mountain Pant

Rain Gear

SITKA Gear Thunderhead Jacket

SITKA Gear Thunderhead Pant

Footwear

My boots have never let me down since I switched to Zamberlan. They are the most comfortable thing I have ever put my feet in.

LYNX MID GTX® WNS - Camo

First Lite Treeline Midweight Crew Sock

Clothing - Accessories

Gloves

SITKA Gear Mountain Windstopper Glove

Hats/ Beanies

SITKA Gear Merino Beanie

SITKA Gear Ball Cap

Gaiters

SITKA Gear Neck Gator

SITKA Gear Men's Stormfront GTX Hunting Leg Gaiters

Firearms

Muzzleloader Equipment

I am a huge fan of CVA muzzleloaders. They are the best bang for your buck along with Leupold scopes for hunting.

Muzzleloader

CVA Accura LR-X

CVA Paramount Pro

Bullets

Parker Black Max Bullets

Black Max Paramount Specific

Powder

Blackhorn 209

Rifle Scope

Leupold VX Series

Bipods

Harris Engineering Bipod

Atlas AccuShot Bipod

Rifle Sling

Quake The Claw Rifle/Shotgun Sling