How much does your gear cost for your hunts?

[tstowater]

WTF, someone actually thinks that the retail cost of their hunting gear is under $1000. I can't even go shoot pheasants for that. I know when I was first starting, I dreamed of some of the great gear that existed and ended up buying a lot of marginal stuff. Wish I could have the money back on the stuff that wasn't top shelf and just have the good stuff. Even now, I would consider doing it different than I am.

 

[Bushcraft]

Interesting poll...one our wives shouldn't necessarily take a look at.

I cruised past the $10K mark and put a halt to the exercise. Damn optics and Kifaru gear!

 

[Heather Stomper]

I suppose if I added it all up, since I started camping and backpacking way back in the Boy Scouts, and if I leave out the various items in my safe, I have surpassed the 10K mark someplace along the way. If I included all the stuff in the safe that could be used for hunting 2X

Now that said, it still doesn't add up to the cost of those who "need" 4-wheelers, jeeps or whatever to "hunt"...plus cost of insurance, fuel, maintenance, licensing, etc. Or what if your primary camping shelter is a 23' trailer?

It is still way cheaper short or long term to enjoy the outdoors with boots on your feet and camp on your back. Besides, you have extra money to get more tools for your safe

 

[HockeyDad]

Ouch! Didnt take long to pass the $5K mark. bow, arrows, broadheads, pack, sleeping bag, tent, clothes... Glad I dont have high end optics...

 

[bigeasygator]

Let's see...

Optics: $5,000
Weapon: $1,500 (keep in mind this is an average depending on what weapon I'm using)
Pack: $500
Sleeping system: $1,000
Clothing: $1,000
Miscellaneous (GPS, water filtration, etc): $3,000

That is just what goes with me in the field if I had to guess. Just like others, I've got duplicates of stuff, different styles of gadgets, different brands of clothing, etc. I would guess I've spent upwards of $30,000 on gear in my lifetime.

 

[lorneparker1]

But honey " think of all the money we save by not having to by meat at the supermarket!"

SHe doesnt buy that one anymore...

 

[broncoformudv]

Just want to say thanks for starting this thread jerk! Now I am sitting here all depressed about the amount of money I have spent on gear over the years. Good thing my wife does not read hunting forums or she would have proof that I spend a lot of money. This is a list of the gear I take sheep hunting minus my food and small misc incidentals like headlamp lighter etc.


Item Brand/Model What I paid Retail Cost
spotter Swaro 20x60x65 $1800.00 $1800.00
tripod Leupold compact 0 $98.00
binos Nikon monarch 10x42 $250.00 $300.00
bino pouch AK Guide Creations Bino Pouch $50.00 $50.00
range finder Nikon $300.00 $300.00
rifle Kimber Montana 8400 300 win mag $1100.00 $1100.00
scope Leupold VXII 3x9x40 $299.00 $299.00
ammo 10 rounds of handloads $10.00 $10.00
trekking poles BD cf alpines $120.00 $120.00
boots Lowas hunter GTX Extreme $175.00 $399.00
socks Covert Threads hot weather socks $8.00 $8.00
pants Rocky Silent Hunter $20.00 $60.00
shirt Army issue t-shirt 15 years of my life $10.00
base layer top Army issue silk weight synthetic 15 years of my life $50.00
base layer bottom Army issue silk weight synthetic 15 years of my life $50.00
jacket Wiggy's pullover $180.00 $200.00
gloves Black Diamond windstopper fleece $20.00 $20.00
hat Army issue fleece beenie 15 years of my life $5.00
hat Mountain Hardwear fleece $20.00 $20.00
rain gear Army issue Gen III level 6 15 years of my life $150.00
pack Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 $300.00 $625.00
rifle holder Kifaru Gun bearer 0 $30.00
SPOT original $50.00 $100.00
gps Garmin Etrex Vista HCX $250.00 $250.00
camera Casio Exilim waterproof $225.00 $200.00
tent Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 0 $400.00
sleeping bag Montbell UL Down Spiral Hugger 0 $419.00
pad Thermarest Z-lite pad $35.00 $40.00
knife Havalon Piranta 0 $35.00
game bags TAG Caribou bags $55.00 $65.00
stove Brunton Flex butane stove 0 $95.00
pot Esbit 700 ml Titanium pot with lid 0 $50.00
spoon Sea to Summit Alpha Light long handled aluminum $6.00 $6.00
bowl Sea to Summit Delta plastic plate $6.00 $6.00
coffee mug Snow Peak Titanium single wall $20.00 $30.00
Total $5,299 $8,192

 

[cmeier117]

Just want to say thanks for starting this thread jerk! Now I am sitting here all depressed about the amount of money I have spent on gear over the years. Good thing my wife does not read hunting forums or she would have proof that I spend a lot of money. This is a list of the gear I take sheep hunting minus my food and small misc incidentals like headlamp lighter etc.


Item Brand/Model What I paid Retail Cost
spotter Swaro 20x60x65 $1800.00 $1800.00
tripod Leupold compact 0 $98.00
binos Nikon monarch 10x42 $250.00 $300.00
bino pouch AK Guide Creations Bino Pouch $50.00 $50.00
range finder Nikon $300.00 $300.00
rifle Kimber Montana 8400 300 win mag $1100.00 $1100.00
scope Leupold VXII 3x9x40 $299.00 $299.00
ammo 10 rounds of handloads $10.00 $10.00
trekking poles BD cf alpines $120.00 $120.00
boots Lowas hunter GTX Extreme $175.00 $399.00
socks Covert Threads hot weather socks $8.00 $8.00
pants Rocky Silent Hunter $20.00 $60.00
shirt Army issue t-shirt 15 years of my life $10.00
base layer top Army issue silk weight synthetic 15 years of my life $50.00
base layer bottom Army issue silk weight synthetic 15 years of my life $50.00
jacket Wiggy's pullover $180.00 $200.00
gloves Black Diamond windstopper fleece $20.00 $20.00
hat Army issue fleece beenie 15 years of my life $5.00
hat Mountain Hardwear fleece $20.00 $20.00
rain gear Army issue Gen III level 6 15 years of my life $150.00
pack Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 $300.00 $625.00
rifle holder Kifaru Gun bearer 0 $30.00
SPOT original $50.00 $100.00
gps Garmin Etrex Vista HCX $250.00 $250.00
camera Casio Exilim waterproof $225.00 $200.00
tent Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 0 $400.00
sleeping bag Montbell UL Down Spiral Hugger 0 $419.00
pad Thermarest Z-lite pad $35.00 $40.00
knife Havalon Piranta 0 $35.00
game bags TAG Caribou bags $55.00 $65.00
stove Brunton Flex butane stove 0 $95.00
pot Esbit 700 ml Titanium pot with lid 0 $50.00
spoon Sea to Summit Alpha Light long handled aluminum $6.00 $6.00
bowl Sea to Summit Delta plastic plate $6.00 $6.00
coffee mug Snow Peak Titanium single wall $20.00 $30.00
Total $5,299 $8,192

Sorry to depress you... I will say this though, you have a lot of nice gear!! Also the first time I have been called a jerk on a forum FYI. Haha!

 

[broncoformudv]

Sorry to depress you... I will say this though, you have a lot of nice gear!! Also the first time I have been called a jerk on a forum FYI. Haha!

Sorry about that guess I should have added a It is all good, pretty sure most of us realize we spend way too much on gear, and could get by with a lot less and I am sure most of us did get by with a lot less years ago and had just as good of time out hunting as we do now. I will say this, I am much more comfortable hunting now than I use to be.