Gear List: Spring Bear Hunting

One thing to note is that once the snow melts off and water is plentiful, a stove-less food system would often be utilized which is reflected in this list.

PACK

Kifaru Bedlam
Accessories - Medium Belt pouch, Claymore, Water bottle pocket

WORN-IN CLOTHING

Underwear - Saxx Quest Long Boxer
Pants - Born Primitive Frontier Heavyweights
Base layer - Born Primitive Ridgeline
Mid-Layer - Born Primitive Quiver Fleece
Socks - Darn Tough 2012
Belt - Marsupial belt
Watch - Garmin Fenix 6

FOOTWEAR

Crispi Boots - Lapponia ll/ insulated Nevada Legends
Insoles - Sheepfeet
Gaiters - Outdoor Research Crocodiles

PACKED CLOTHING

Outdoor Research Ferrosi
Kifaru Lost Park Parka Full Zip.
Outdoor Research Coldfront mittens
Outdoor Research Backstop Sensor Gloves
Beanie - Kifaru Minus 33

OPTICS

Binoculers - Ziess Victory SF 10x42
Bino Harness - Kifaru Medium Harness
Rangefinder - Sig Sauer Kilo8K
Spotting Scope - Swarovski 80mm ATS 20x60
Spotting Scope Cover - Marsupial Angled Spotting scope cover
Tripod - Sirui T-024
Pan Head - Sirui VA-5
Bino Adapter - Swarovski Universal Adapter
Digiscope - Ollin Company

SLEEP SYSTEM

Shelter - Hilleberg Akto 1 person tent
Sleeping bag - Kifaru slick 20 Degree
Sleeping Pad - Klymit Insulated Static V
Pillow - Nemo Fillo

OTHER GEAR

Tarp - Kifaru Sheep tarp
Cord - 20 Ft 5/50 Cord
Trekking Pole - MTNGEAR Mtn Stick
Wind Check - Milkweed
Battery Pack - Energy Poseidon
Waders - Wiggys Lightweight hip waders

KILL KIT

Game Bags - Kifaru Hybrid kit
Knife - Hammer and Spear Nomad
Knife - Kifaru Tyto
Replaceable Blades - x5 60A Replaceable blades
Hunting License - Kifaru Backcountry Wallet
X1 Contractor Garbage Bag

SAFETY KIT

Headlamp - Husky Rechargeable 650 Lumen
Headlamp (spare) - Black Diamond Astro 300 Lumen
Fire Starter - Vaseline Cotton Balls
Med Kit - Bandages, sew kit, Ibuprofen, etc
Wet Wipes - Dude Wipes

WEAPON

Rifle - Viking Armanent 7 PRC
Rifle Scope - Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44
Bipod - MTNGEAR Mountain Bipod
Ammo - Hornady Precision Hunter 175 Gr ELDX
Scope Cover - Marsupial Scope Cover

COOK KIT / STOVE-LESS

Spoon - MSR Folding Spoon

WATER

Bottle - Kifaru 32 oz Nalgene
Water purification - SperiPen Classic
Water Purification (back up) - Aquatabs
Water Storage - MSR 6L Dromlite

FOOD / HYDRATION

Backpack Logistics
Alpine Ranch
Condition One Bars
LMNT Hydration
Wilderness Athlete - Hydrate and Recover/Energy and Focus

If time allows, spring and summer are the best times to test out or change up your gear in preparation for more intensive fall hunts. The last thing you want, both in the physical and financial aspect, is to get into big game season and find out a piece of gear you have is lacking. Having faith in the gear on your back is something not to be overlooked when making gear list decisions. Always remember that gear lists necessary for backpack hunting will fluctuate based on variables like weather, state, and length of stay.