You know as long as you are happy with what you have. Good clothing is very important A well sited rifle is e sensual . it is not he who spends the most wins !!! Over the years I have seen a lot of road warriors driving up and down logging roads and they do ok for themselves but the people that fined the larger animals get out in the back country and do what the word means HUNT. So the right gear to keep you worm and dry is what matters for you can not replace your health. But if you are a road warrior then it really does not matter what you were for unless you break down you will never have to worry about the cold anyway. And yes this time I used spell check for all of you out there!
Hunting Equipment
- Thread starter sealhunter
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- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
I'm a cheap bastard, but after buying a Quad and 4x4 truck there is not a lot more I need.
cheap GPS, compass, several good knives, hatchet, good rifle (savage) with good scope (bushnell) that are not top of the line but in the budget, and handloaded premium bullets.
other equipment, well good boots, wool army pants, flanel shirt, fleece, and a nylon shell (army) that provides weather proofing rounds out my kit.
I've spent enough time out "camping" with the army to know what works, and how not to be uncomfortable.
cheap GPS, compass, several good knives, hatchet, good rifle (savage) with good scope (bushnell) that are not top of the line but in the budget, and handloaded premium bullets.
other equipment, well good boots, wool army pants, flanel shirt, fleece, and a nylon shell (army) that provides weather proofing rounds out my kit.
I've spent enough time out "camping" with the army to know what works, and how not to be uncomfortable.
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I love playing with different gear, trying different things and sure i like to have good quality vs 'beater' stuff.
But really - what you need is pretty minimal, and there's lots of inexpensive gear that will get the job done just fine. You NEED a very small amount of stuff that works. The rest of the stuff and having higher quality just makes it more enjoyable.
But really - what you need is pretty minimal, and there's lots of inexpensive gear that will get the job done just fine. You NEED a very small amount of stuff that works. The rest of the stuff and having higher quality just makes it more enjoyable.
It all depends what you are doing. Are you going for a trip 1000 miles from home? or are you a day tripper. If you get up early at home, and go for a short drive you do not need a lot of stuff, matches, a couple of sharp knives, a sharpener, a compass. Warm clothes and dry boots. The rifle you trust. Twice more rope than you think you will ever need, lunch, did I mention lunch...Rags, a buddy to phone if you do happen to tip over a moose..
Allen
Allen
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The point has been made again and again, that where you hunt is going to guide your total gear requirements. The soaking wet bogs of Newfoundland, on dry prairie stubble or up some jeezly steep mountain side in the Yukon will tell you how much of what stuff you'll need to stay alive, to get around, to find the game, to make the one-shot kill, and then most importantly to get it and yourself out to civilization.
I started hunting with Army boots, an orange construction vest, a stretchy pink tuque, a Russell Belt Knife, and a .303 Jungle Carbine. Since then I've traded up everything, because each year something disappoints me and has been considered and upgraded. Tomorrow, if I had to replace everything all in one shopping trip, I'd be broke.
Remember, it is the trip not the destination.
I started hunting with Army boots, an orange construction vest, a stretchy pink tuque, a Russell Belt Knife, and a .303 Jungle Carbine. Since then I've traded up everything, because each year something disappoints me and has been considered and upgraded. Tomorrow, if I had to replace everything all in one shopping trip, I'd be broke.
Remember, it is the trip not the destination.
I like how Gatehouse eluded to "you can't buy skill"...........very true.
I tend to spend more on optics (binos and scope)
I "Value Village" a lot of my clothes, especially wool sweaters.
My boots are Danner Ft Lewis. My cold weather boots are Sorels.
My knife is the Outdoor Edge Kodi-Pack. I use cheap paring knives to cape.
My rifle varies with the wind.........
I tend to spend more on optics (binos and scope)
I "Value Village" a lot of my clothes, especially wool sweaters.
My boots are Danner Ft Lewis. My cold weather boots are Sorels.
My knife is the Outdoor Edge Kodi-Pack. I use cheap paring knives to cape.
My rifle varies with the wind.........
- Location
- Back in the Peace Country
My Rifle is a 30 30 Marlin 1960 Carbine.
Is it the flattest, hardest hitting. Well no. But I know the gun, it's limitations, and where it shines,... I am skilled with that gun, like no other, and I have owned many.
My boots are Irish Setters. They were the most expensive comfortable boot that I found in 3 outdoor stores. I had hunted in rubbers with blisters ny whole life. When i got my first bigger paycheque from a career change, that was my gift to me. Still have em, love em.
My stove is an MSR dragonfly, it was my wedding gift from my wife
My GPS was 129$ from Canadian Tire and serves my purposes quite well.
My compass came from switzerland, and I know little about except it can't be destroyed to easily and is pretty high end. (it was a gift)
Back pack is a camo, hmmm, Rocky? Or Re something or other?
I didn't look at the label when I bought it and still am never sure. It fit great, had a rifle holder and great support.
My low activity winter gear is a Mustang Survival Floater suit, and my high activity is to be replaced this winter.
I have no need for equipment that is beyond my purposes. I am not a collector.
My knives are an Ontario, something or other, Survival? rarely use it. The other is a buck, the other is an Alaskan pro guide, or federation of Alaska something or other.
My gear as you can see is not top of the line, but for the most part, is good quality for what i use it for, and I have no doubt that me 10 yrs ago would have no problem keeping up with me now, it'd just be a little less comfortable.
Is it the flattest, hardest hitting. Well no. But I know the gun, it's limitations, and where it shines,... I am skilled with that gun, like no other, and I have owned many.
My boots are Irish Setters. They were the most expensive comfortable boot that I found in 3 outdoor stores. I had hunted in rubbers with blisters ny whole life. When i got my first bigger paycheque from a career change, that was my gift to me. Still have em, love em.
My stove is an MSR dragonfly, it was my wedding gift from my wife
My GPS was 129$ from Canadian Tire and serves my purposes quite well.
My compass came from switzerland, and I know little about except it can't be destroyed to easily and is pretty high end. (it was a gift)
Back pack is a camo, hmmm, Rocky? Or Re something or other?
I didn't look at the label when I bought it and still am never sure. It fit great, had a rifle holder and great support.
My low activity winter gear is a Mustang Survival Floater suit, and my high activity is to be replaced this winter.
I have no need for equipment that is beyond my purposes. I am not a collector.
My knives are an Ontario, something or other, Survival? rarely use it. The other is a buck, the other is an Alaskan pro guide, or federation of Alaska something or other.
My gear as you can see is not top of the line, but for the most part, is good quality for what i use it for, and I have no doubt that me 10 yrs ago would have no problem keeping up with me now, it'd just be a little less comfortable.
