Paul Brand Outfitter • Homer, Alaska

Alaska Safari Unlimited Hunting Gear List

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Hunting in the extreme conditions of Alaska can make for many challenges. Hunting from a 65ft vessel can add some luxury and some additional challenges. One thing you can do to help yourself get through those challenges is to be properly geared for your hunt. I have been hunting in the wilds of Alaska for 25-plus years and have come to find that certain gear for the harsh environment just doesn't hold up. Below you will find my list of suggestions and recommendations for clothing, weapons, gear, and more to help make your next hunt just a little bit easier and more comfortable.

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Optics

Binoculars should be used for all hunts.

Binos

DIAMONDBACK® HD 12x50

Bino Harness

GUIDE BINOPACK

Backpacks & Gear

Backpack/ Pack Frame

A day pack is good for bear hunts. An internal frame big enough to carry gear (Sitka gear or Kelty 4500 cubic inch or similar) would be good for mountain goat, elk, and deer hunts.

Sitka Mountain Hauler 4000 Framed Expandable Hunting Pack

COYOTE 85

Knives

RazorPro™

Headlamp

Headlamps and spare batteries are used for all hunts.

H8R

Flex10 Powerbank

Other

The lighter, camera and dry bag for your electronics are for all hunts. The hiking poles are for mountain goat, elk, and deer hunts.

Carbonlite Pro (Pair)

(Mountain Goat, Elk & Deer Hunts)

Cirrus Ultralight Dry Bag

Zippo Classic Street Chrome™ Pocket Lighter

Clothing

I recommend light-layered breathable clothing for all of our hunts.

Rain Gear

Rubberized Rain Gear: Helly Hanson, KUIU, or Sitka downpour for all hunts.

SITKA Gear Downpour Jacket

SITKA Gear Men's Downpour Waterproof Articulated Camo Hunting Pants

KUIU CHUGACH TR RAIN GEAR SET

Helly Hansen Men's Dubliner Jacket Waterproof, Windproof, Breathable Shell Rain Coat with Packable Hood

Footwear

The Kenetrek Boots and gators (Mountain Research or Kenetrek knee-high) are for mountain goat, elk, and deer hunts. The good dry tech socks and slippers/ house shoes for the cabin on board the vessel are for all hunts.

GUIDE ULTRA 400

Outdoor Research Men's Rocky Mountain High Gaiters

HUNTING GAITERS - REALTREE EXCAPE CAMO

ULTIMATE LINER SOCK

Men's Deck Boots - Ghost

Clothing - Accessories

The hat and gloves are for all hunts, while the working gloves are for mountain goat hunts only. This is because salmon bushes can have spines so work gloves for climbing are recommended. Master Mechanic gloves work great.

Hats/ Beanies

CALOR BEANIE

Gloves

HYBRID GLOVE

Mechanix Wear Work Glove

Waders

I recommend chest waders with boots that go over the top of them. Boots need to have rubber soles. These are for bear hunts only.

Men's Shield Insulated Waders - Olive

Firearms

30 caliber or better. A 7MM is also adequate.

**Note: It's important to bring a rifle that you can carry up the mountain. Most shots are 300- 350 yards so a lightweight easy-to pack gun is sufficient. (NOT A 13 POUND LONG RANGE GUN). I recommend bringing two full boxed of bullets along as well.