• Rifle with sling
• 2 boxes of ammunition
• Shell Holder (bullet band)
• 2 Knives
• Binoculars
• GPS-(Bushnell Backtracker, $59.99 or better) know how to use it
• 2 Water containers  (plastic water bottles from a convenience store work good)
• Rain suit (good quality)
• 2 pair of waterproof boots & gloves
• 2 Lighters, candles or waterproof containers of matches
• Orange vest or cap (cap recommended)
• Toilet Paper in Zip-Lock bag
• 1/2 roll toilet paper in waterproof container for day pack (backpack)
• SMALL day pack (backpack) preferably with hydration system.
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• GOOD Sleeping Bag – Rated to 0 degrees or below
• Fleece liner for sleeping bag
• Personals
• 2 head lamps
• Watch/Alarm
• Batteries (try to use same size for everything)
• Tags, license and stamps
• Proof of Hunters Safety course
• 1/4 inch rope or parachute cord, 50 feet long
• Small amount of duct tape
• Flagging tape
• Pain killer/medicine
• Survival Kit / Emergency blanket
• Small First Aid kit
• Water purification tablets or filter system
• Small battery alarm clock

• GPS and/or Motorola hand held radio
• Hand and foot warmers
• Leatherman
• Camera/or video
• Small bone saw
• Range finder
• Gun cleaning cloth
• Lip balm
• Six Zip-Lock bags
• Hand lotion
• Shooting sticks
• Energy bars
• Some large, strong, plastic garbage bags
• Good, strong, game bags (cloth or canvas) www.elknut.com – 4 game bags, $13.95

Helpful Hints:

• Dress in layers
• Wool and Polartec are best
• Glove & sock liners are a plus
• Use the same size battery for everything, if possible
• Full face mask and/or ear muffs are nice when it’s cold & windy
• Neck strap works better for binoculars than harness system
• Pack clothes/equipment in medium to large Duffle Bags, (preferably weather resistant)
• Small, cheap tarp, 8’x10′ or similar can be handy
• Vitamins, Emergen-C, flavored powder for water works well