Gear list for a new hunter

[dylanvb]

After trying to get my brother to hunt with me these past 3 years he finally agreed to start this year. I am trying to work on a gear list for him to help him get out there and be comfortable but also have a good time. Not trying to wreck his budget but he can afford good gear. What crucial pieces of gear should I recommend for him? Ill probably start him out on 2-3 day/weekend hunts. I have the main gear like the tent, truck, those sorts of bigger item. I am more concerned about his personal gear. He has the bow, bino's, range finder. I told him he will need some good boots, good pack, good hunting clothes, what else would you guys recommend?

 

[Stew43]

Game bags, havalon, water bladder, trekking poles

 

[Alpine4x4]

Best boots he can buy, good baselayers (zipoff bottoms), good socks and gloves. Hunting is not fun when you're super uncomfortable.

 

[ljalberta]

Clothes to stay dry and clothes to stay warm. They don’t need to be fancy. Sounds like he’s got everything to get started. A little time in the field and he’ll determine what he wants to invest money into.

 

[dirtshooter]

Non camo just buy solids. Look at the various brands like outdoor research, black diamond, Eddie Bauer etc you can get good clothes for much cheaper than hunting clothes

 

[csrichardson97]

Onx subscription or similar.

 

[camelcluch]

Tags, Chapstick, food, TP and the desire to go. Everything else will be figured out later.

 

[TaperPin]

 

[dylanvb]

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I was going to let him figure this one out on his own lol. Its called hunting for a reason and its not for everyone but I do think he wants to provide for his family which should motivate him. I have been helping him with workouts to prepare as well but we still have 9 months till archery season out here.

 

[TaperPin]

I was going to let him figure this one out on his own lol. Its called hunting for a reason and its not for everyone but I do think he wants to provide for his family which should motivate him. I have been helping him with workouts to prepare as well but we still have 9 months till archery season out here.

It should be a lot of fun. Taking someone along for new experiences never gets old.