Welcome Hunters! This list covers the basics for a day-packing trip around the Steamboat Lake Outpost while keeping your load manageable for a day of hunting. Be sure to adjust based on weather conditions and your personal preferences.
Archery Gear
- Bow (properly tuned and sighted)
- Arrows (at least 4-6, with broadheads)
- Bow Release
- Quiver
Hunting Gear
- Hunting License/Tags
- Rangefinder
- Binoculars (with harness)
- GPS/Map and Compass (with marked hunting area)
- Game Calls (elk bugle, cow calls)
- Scent Control (sprays, scent wafers)
- Knife (for field dressing)
- Game Bags (lightweight, breathable)
- Flagging Tape (to mark trails or blood trails)
- Field Sharpener (for broadheads and knife)
- Headlamp/Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Clothing
- Camouflage Clothing (quiet and scent-free)
- Layered Clothing (base layer, insulating layer, outer layer)
- Hat (camouflage or blaze orange if required)
- Gloves (lightweight and insulated pair)
- Hiking Boots (waterproof, broken in)
- Socks (moisture-wicking, extra pair)
- Rain Gear (packable jacket and pants)
Personal Essentials
- Water Bladder/Canteen (at least 2-3 liters)
- Snacks/Meals (high-energy, lightweight)
- First Aid Kit (with moleskin for blisters)
- Firestarter (matches, lighter, fire steel)
- Survival Blanket or bivy sack
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm
- Toilet Paper (in a waterproof bag)
- Trekking Poles (optional, for rough terrain)
- Emergency Whistle
- Paracord (for various uses, may need to hang meet)
Miscellaneous
- Pack (daypack with hydration system and space for gear). *We love Mystery Ranch, particularly the Metcalf or the Beartooth 80.
- Camera (optional, for capturing the moment!)
- Extra Batteries/Portable Phone Charger
- Notebook and Pen (to record details)
