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Zach Benedict Guide • Utah
Zach Benedict Guide • Utah

Western US and Texas Big Game

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This is a list of my favorite gear for hunting big game or exotics.
May contain sponsored links*

Optics

Alpha glass is great, but animals are still killed with affordable optics every year. Buy what you can afford or save up!

Binoculars & Range Finders

Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure Binoculars
SWAROVSKI EL Range with Tracking Assistant 10x42
VICTORY RF 10x42
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics

Bino Harness

Adak Binocular Harness

Spotting Scope

Swarovski Optik ATX/STX/BTX 65mm Objective Module
Swarovski 25-60 ATX Eyepiece
Swarovski ATC/STC Spotting Scope

Tripod

SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod with VA-5 Compact Fluid Video Head (T-024SK+VA-5)

Other

Swarovski ATX/STX Optic Adapter C3-023-i
Phone Skope
OLLIN™ ADAPTER

Backpacks & Gear

There are a lot of options out there…but only a few solid products.

Backpack/ Pack Frame

Kifaru Fulcrum (Bag Only)
Kifaru Duplex Lite Frame

Knives

3.5" RazorLite™ EDC
Outdoor Edge

Custom HA Knives

Hydration

Nalgene Sustain Tritan BPA-Free Water Bottle
BlackOvis Hoser Hydration Bladder by Platypus

Headlamp

Zebralight H600c Mk IV 18650 XHP50.2 4000K High CRI Headlamp

GPS

Elite Hunt Membership
onX

Safety/ First Aid

Uncharted Supply Co. First Aid Pro Kit

Game Bags

Kifaru Game Bag Kits

Gear Accessories

Calls

Phelps Game Calls Signature AMP Diaphragm

Other

Leukotape P Sports Tape

Camping Equipment

Tents

Kifaru Supertarp
Kifaru 8 Man Tipi

Sleeping Bag/ Sleeping Pad

Revelation Sleeping Quilt
KLYMIT STATIC V LUXE Sleeping Pad

Other

Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles

Food & Nutrition

Supplements

Peak Refuel Re-Energizing Drink Mix
Warrior Fuel Refuel

Snacks/ Bars

Honey Waffles 16ct Box
Honey Stinger

Freeze Dried Meals

Peak Refuel Variety Meal Kit

Other

Squeeze Water Filter System with 3 pouches
Sawyer Products

Clothing

Baselayers

SITKA Gear Mens Core Lightweight Hunting Hoody

Insulation/ Midlayers

SITKA Gear Apex Hoody

Outerwear/ Jackets

SITKA Gear Men's Kelvin Lite Down Jacket
Kifaru Lost Park Parka Full Zip

Pants

KUIU Tiburon Pant
KUIU Kutana Stretch Woven Pant
Moose Voyage Achiever Pants

Rain Gear

KUIU Chugach TR Rain Jacket
KUIU Chugach TR Rain Pant

Footwear

Makra Combi
Hanwag
Alverstone II GTX
Hanwag
AKU Men's Superalp GTX Boat Shoe
AKU Selvatica Mid GTX Boot
DARN TOUGH Backcast Crew Lightweight with Cushion Men's Sock

Gaiters

Onca Leg Gaiters
This product has unfortunately been discontinued.
Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters

Firearms

Archery Equipment

Prime Bows
Spot Hogg Hogg Father Sight
Spot Hogg Wiseguy Release Buckle
Iron Will Wide Series Broadheads
Sevr Titanium 2.0 Broadhead
Rinehart® 18-1 Broadhead Target
Matrix Target System (M1)
SKB Double Bow/Rifle Case
Easton Axis Pro 5mm Arrows
Prime Sherpa Quiver

Rifle Equipment

Hornady Precision Hunter Ammunition
Terminal Ascent 6.5 Creedmoor - 130GR
Federal Premium
Kahles 525i DLR Rifle Scope
Really Right Stuff Tripods
Two Vets Tripods
SKB Travel Case
HS Precision Atlas Bipod

Muzzleloader Equipment

PARAMOUNT PRO COLORADO CERAKOTE/NITRIDE – .50 CAL. 26″
Powerbelt ELR Muzzleloading Bullet
Blackhorn 209
Zach Benedict Guide • Utah
*NOTE: The links to purchase certain products I recommend in this gear list may result in me being paid a small commission. I appreciate your support!