Arizona Late Season Rifle Elk

Optics

I know there's a lot of debate out there in the hunting world about optics. And this is just my opinion about what I do. I run the Swaro EL's 12x50 and for a spotter the Swarovski BTX/85mm. They are in my opinion the best optic in clarity and durability. We glass a lot in AZ and this duo is hard to beat.

Swarovski EL 12x50 Binocular

Marsupial ENCLOSED BINOCULAR PACK

SWAROVSKI BTX Eyepiece Module

Swarovski ATX/STX 85mm Modular Objective Lens

Manfrotto 290 Xtra Carbon Fiber 3-Section Tripod

Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W XPRO Fluid Head

SIG SAUER - KILO 2400 ABS Rangefinder

Universal 'Lollipop' Phone Case

Swarovski BTX Optic Adapter

Backpacks & Gear

Not having a comfortable reliable hunting pack can make your hunt miserable. Lugging around 30-50lbs every day can wear on someone if their pack doesn't fit right, Sways to the sides too much, or uncomfortable Straps/hip belts/ load distribution and size. I use the Kifaru Dall. More than enough space. It straps down easily for day-pack use and is easily used for backcountry hunting. And last but not least, it can handle a Rear Elk quarter, no problem.

Kifaru Dall

Havalon Piranta Folding Knives

Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System, 4- Liter

Benchmade 15002 Saddle Mountain Skinner

LAST LIGHT HEADLAMP

Elite Hunt Membership

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

Garmin inReach Explorer+

Accessories

Some things in my pack I like to have just in case. Like preventing blisters or having to start a fire in middle of rain storm or heavy snow.

Medical Leukotape

I use leukotape or blisters.

Pyro Putty 5 Pack of .5 OZ Cans

These I use to help with starting a fire.

Camping Equipment

Base Camp purposes in the late season are crucial to having a good quality set up to sleep and rest up properly for the next day and so on. Kodiak Tents are well made, hold up in weather and stay fairly warm. Having a good and warm sleeping bag, and sleeping pad to help stay warm are huge.

Kodiak Canvas

Butler All Season Sleeping Bag

GoTo Foam 4" Pad

Cabelas Disc-O-Bed XL Cot

YETI 500X

For portable Power.

NOMAD 50

SHERPA 100AC POWER BANK

Camp Chef Explorer 3X Three-Burner Stove

I use it with a griddle for cooking.

YETI Tundra 110 Cooler

Great for storing food and drinks.

Food & Nutrition

Food is a big part of staying in the game and being warm at night. We cook a lot of fresh food in the camp. Anywhere from taco night to chicken or salmon Alfredo. Egg, bacon, and cheese burritos for breakfast and sandwiches for during the day while we're out.

ENDURO TRAIL PACKS

YETI TRAIL PACKS

PERFORMANCE BARS - 10 Pc-Peanut Butter Bliss

Clothing

Having the right clothing can also make or break a hunt. Walking around in wet clothing for 3-4 days and 30 degrees gets old real fast. The last thing you want is for something like that to ruin a hunt. I use a variety of brands depending on the pieces of clothing.

Baselayers

Stone Glacier CHINOOK MERINO CREW LS

Kuiu Pro Merino 200 Zip-Off Bottom

Insulation/ Midlayers

SITKA Gear mens Fanatic Fleece Hoody

Sitka Ambient Half-Zip Long-Sleeve Hoodie

Outerwear/ Jackets

SITKA Gear Men's Kelvin Aerolite Insulated Hunting Jacket

SITKA Gear Men's Kelvin Lite Down Jacket

Pants

SITKA Gear Men's Timberline Pant

SITKA Gear Mountain Pant

Rain Gear

Stone Glacier M7 JACKET

Footwear

Raven 3 Gore-Tex® Men's Shoes

Kuiu Yukon HD Hunting Boot Gaiter

Darn Tough Tactical Over The Calf Extra Cushion Sock

Accessories

Personally, it's a must to keep my hands and feet warm! These items are crucial to me and I always have them with me.

Sitka Gear Stormfront GTX

HOT SHOT Fleece Pop-Top Mittens

SITKA Gear Jetstream Windstopper Beanie

Firearms

Rifle

I use a custom 28 Nosler with proof research barrel and stock. RimRock action and T3 muzzle break with a trigger tech trigger.

Berger 7 mm 195 Grain Extreme Outer Limits

Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50mm Riflescope

Harris Engineering S-25 Series S Bipod

Pelican Storm Long Gun Case

Solo Hunter MTN LITE XL Rifle Cover

This is used while out in the field.