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Noah Dunham-Conway
Noah Dunham-Conway Guide • Maine
Noah Dunham-Conway
Noah Dunham-Conway Guide • Maine

Maine Deer Hunting

Gear that I use specifically in Maine and Northern New England.
May contain sponsored links*

Optics

This is gear that can be mixed and matched to get you through the fall hunting season in Maine.

Binos

DIAMONDBACK® HD 10x42
Vortex Optics
These are for sitting, as well as a more compact set of binoculars.
BINOCULAR HARNESS STRAP
Vortex Optics
MARSUPIAL Chest Packs

Rangefinders

Sig Sauer Kilo1000
Vortex Optics Ranger
Leupold RX-2800 TBR

Backpacks & Gear

I try to pack as lightweight as I possibly can at all times. Most hunts are day hunts so multi-day packing isn't necessary.

EXO MTN GEAR K3 1800 PACK SYSTEM

Knives

RazorPro™
Outdoor Edge
Havalon Piranta-Edge

Hydration

Osprey Hydration Bladder
This loaded in the KUIU Stalker Pack or the EXO MTN GEAR Slurpy Stalker.
KUIU Stalker 500 PRO
EXO MTN GEAR K3 SLURPY STALKER

GPS/ Satellite Messenger

Elite Hunt Membership
onX Hunt & onX Fish
Silva Explorer Pro Compass
Suunto Mirror Compass MC-2 G
Garmin inReach Mini 2

Headlamp/ Game Bags

HM65R Rechargeable Headlamp
Fenix Lighting US
Caribou Gear Muley Ultralight Game Bags
I use these for deer.
T.A.G. BAGS LARGE PRO PACK GAME BAGS
These I use for moose.

Safety/ First Aid

This is everything I carry in my first aid bag.

QuikClot Gauze
Gauze Sponges
Adhesive Bandages
BSN Leukotape P
Extra Durable Moleskin
Benadryl Allergy Relief
Westcott 9.5" Premium Tailor Scissors
Snickers
Roy Gonia® Special Orange Whistle
SportDOG® Brand
Ibuprofen
The Original Duck Tape
Sawyer Stay Put Bonding Base SPF 30 Sunscreen - 4 oz Bottle
Sawyer Products
Emergency Blankets
Dental Floss
Tourniquets
Zippo Camo Pocket Lighter

Accessories

Calls

I don't carry many calls with me. I try to keep it simple but will carry calls when it could be beneficial given the situation.

Illusion Systems Extinguisher Deer Call
KNIGHT & HALE Pack Rack

Scent Eliminators/ Game Cams

Strike Force HD Extreme
Browning Trail Cameras
TACTACAM Reveal X PRO
Arcus Dead Down Wind Field Spray

Blinds/ Tree Stands

Most of the time I build my own ground blinds.

PRO SERIES™ EXTREME VIEW™ HUB BLIND
Ameristep
Infinity 3-Man Ground Blind
Muddy
The Boss XL
Muddy
Summit Treestands OpenShot
Lone Wolf Sit & Climb Combo
Hawk Rival Lite Hang On w/Seat
Hawk Hunting

Camping Equipment

Tents

Tents are used mostly for remote hunts.

Traditional 10 oz. Canvas Wall Tent
Montana Canvas
Cabela's Ultimate Alaknak 13'x27'
Ozark Trail 16x16 Instant Cabin
If you're looking for a cheaper option, Ozark trail makes a wall tent that will get you through for a lot less money.

Sleeping Bag/ Pad

Nemo Disco Insulated Down Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag is for camp. It's easy on the wallet, roomy, and keeps me warm as long as it doesn't approach zero.
TETON Sports ComfortLite Sleeping Pad

Other

Teton Sports UNIVERSAL XL CAMP COT WITH PIVOT ARM
Honda 2200 Watt Portable Inverter Generator
Camp Chef Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove
Camp Chef
Heritage Dutch Ovens
Camp Chef
Greenfield 2300 Big Daddy Skillet
Black Diamond Trail Cork Trekking Poles
Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles
This is a cheaper option.

Food & Nutrition

Stuff I like to carry as a grab- and-go snack.

CLIF BARS
Peak Refuel Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Clothing

Maine has weather that changes constantly. I like stuff that is quiet, warm, and keeps me as dry as possible.

Baselayers

BLACKOVIS KEELE HEAVYWEIGHT + MERINO 1/2 ZIP HOODIE
BLACKOVIS KEELE HEAVYWEIGHT + MERINO BOTTOM
KUIU ULTRA Merino 120 LT LS Crew-T
KUIU ULTRA Merino 120 LT Zip-Off Bottom
First Lite Men's Kiln Crew
First Lite Men's Furnace Long John

Insulation/ Midlayers

patagonia Men's Nano Puff® Jacket

Outerwear/ Jackets

Johnson Wooolen Mills 100% Wool Hunting Coat

Pants

Johnson Woolen Mills Adirondack Plaid Wool Pants
L.L.Bean Men's Upland Briar Pants

Rain Gear

The North Face Men's Antora Jacket
Helly Hansen Workwear Waterproof Jacket
Helly-Hansen Men's Workwear Mandal Bib Pant

Footwear

CRISPI Nevada Legend GTX
Irish Setter Men's Vaprtrek
LaCrosse Men's Grange 18" Waterproof Hunting Boot
LaCrosse Men's Alphaburly Pro
Darn Tough Hunter Boot Sock Full Cushion
Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters

Accessories

Little things I pack for comfort and reliability.

Gloves

RefrigiWear Fleece Lined Thinsulate Insulated Ragg Wool
FIRST LITE SANCTUARY INSULATED HAND MUFF

Hats/ Beanies

First Lite Furnace 350 Beanie
Carhartt Men's Fleece Hat
Under Armour HeatGear Tactical Balaclava
ECHO HAT
MTN OPS

Firearms

Archery Equipment

I try to buy the best possible stuff I can afford because I don't like to buy twice. Functional equipment that I can find replacement parts for if needed in a pinch.

Matthews V3X
I shoot the 33".
Black Gold DUAL TRAC
Spot Hogg Wiseguy Release Buckle
MATHEWS Lowpro Detachable Quiver

Arrows/ Broadheads

Easton 6mm FMJ Arrows
Carbon Express Maxima RED
Rage Hypodermic Standard 100gr. 2"
Rage
Grim Reaper Razorcut
G5 Outdoors Montec
IRON WILL BROADHEADS

Targets

GlenDel Buck-w/4-sided insert
GlenDel
Rinehart RhinoBlock
Rinehart Targets Rhino Bag

Case/ Storage

Vault by Pelican

Rifle Equipment

Simple and effective. I shoot a Remington 760 or 7600 pump .308.

TIKKA T3 HUNTER
Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm

Ammunition

Barnes TSX®
Remington Core-Lokt
Nosler Partition 308 Win - 150GR
Federal Premium

Bipods/ Shooting Sticks

Trigger Stick GEN3 Black Onyx Tall Tripod Shooting Stick
Primos Hunting
BOG DeathGrip Tripod

Case/ Storage

Vault by Pelican- V800

Muzzleloader Equipment

CVA Accura LR-X
STRIKE EAGLE® 5-25x56 FFP
Vortex Optics
Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm

Bullets/ Powder

Hornady SST-ML Speed Sabot
HODGDON Triple Seven® 50/50 Pellets

Shotgun Equipment

Lightweight and accurate.

Franchi Affinity 3 Elite Semi-Auto Shotgun

Shotgun Shells

Kent Fasteel 2.0
Winchester Long Beard XR
Remington Game Load

Case/ Storage

Vault by Pelican
Noah Dunham-Conway
Noah Dunham-Conway Guide • Maine
*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!