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The Fine Print

I don’t pitch gear that I don’t trust.
Everything on this list I have personally used while hunting and guiding.
If you see me wearing or utilizing a piece of gear in my videos but don’t see it here, don’t fret! I probably haven’t used that gear long enough to feel comfortable putting it here. That can and does change, as I use gear over a few hunts or a full season. It could also be that I didn’t find that item to be a big enough improvement to knock something off of my proven list. It’s hard to resist at times, but I avoid constantly changing gear – You can listen to my thoughts on this subject in my video, The Truth About The Hunting Gear Industry.

I don’t do deals with gear companies that limit my ability to try new gear.
No one can pay me or give me enough free stuff in order to convince me to blanket recommend their gear to my viewers. I do not do deals with gear companies that preclude me from discussing other products.
This is the only way I can keep my gear recommendations authentic and trustworthy.

If you disagree with one of my gear choices – You may be right!
If stuff wasn’t constantly sent to me to try, I’d almost never give new gear a chance. As I discuss in the video I mention above, I hold new gear up to a high bar. I don’t like screwing with my dialed-in gear systems.
This means that folks who are still caught in the world of chronic “gear masturbation” (I can relate. I’m a recovering gear masturbator, myself.), may have great insight into new products that I do not possess. I may yet to try the particular piece of gear or may have abstained from trying it for a multitude of reasons. In these cases, I always appreciate when viewers comment their insights in the comments.

This is the “Official” list and the most up-to-date.
In the depth of the internet, there are many of my older gear lists floating around. Those are all outdated relative to this list. This is the only list that I attempt to keep tuned up.

I make an absurd amount of money when you click the links in this gear list.
Not really at all, but it does support the content I produce.
Here is the legal part:
Below you will find Amazon Affiliate links and other affiliate links to products discussed or used in videos. I make a commission from your use of these links, but using the link will not affect the price you pay for any items. Some of these links actually give you a discount.

Backcountry Elk, Deer and Bear Hunting Gear

Boots and Footwear

Primary pair of waterproof/water-resistant hiking boots.

  • Personal fit and type of terrain are key. There is a big cost to “overkill” boots – more break-in time and more foot fatigue on long trips. When I see guys wearing full shank, tight toe box boots at a hunting expo – I just assume they like sore feet and discomfort.
  • Hanwag Alaska GTX – September sheep, goat, rough terrain mulies/elk. Rifle elk/deer before big snow accumulations.
  • Lowa Tibets GTX – Same usage as Hanwag Alaska but Hanwags are a broader fit.
  • Crispi Idaho – Archery Elk, Spring Bear.
  • Scarpa Charmoz – I wore these sheep and goat guiding when I knew I had tough/heavy, downhill pack outs in killer terrain. Tighter toe box is better in rough terrain. Way less comfortable than the above options, for me. Overkill for 95% of hunting. As I aged, I could no longer wear them due to some changes in my feet.
  • Jim Green Ranger Barefoot Boots – For day hunting and hunts where you realistically aren’t going to pack meat for miles I highly recommend trying barefoot style boots. I am a couple seasons in using Jim Greens

Pair of Pac Boots – Only used during late season, lots of snow on the ground hunts.

  • An insulated pac boot is your best option once snow accumulates beyond a foot or so. You will be hunting lower, less steep country. Your primary needs will be warmth, comfort, and waterproofness. In a wall-tent with stove or lodge setup, it is nice to be able to remove the liner and get it dry/warm at night.

The Schnees and Kenetrek boots are very similar.

  • Kenetrek Pac Boots – Great for cold, snowy conditions.
  • Schnees – Check manufacturer website for options.
  • Muck Boots – Reliable option, but without liner setup. Muck Boots are also a good option for wet, snowy Spring bear hunts let are not in rugged terrain.

Secondary pair of boots/shoes

  • Merrell Type Hiking Shoes – Great as backup footwear in September, lightweight, and breathable.
  • A pair of tennis shoes can even work well in September as camp/backup footwear.

Pair of camp shoes

  • Crocs – Lightweight and easy to pack for camp use.

Sock liners

  • Thin liner socks will help you avoid blisters and allow you to pack fewer pairs of primary socks.
  • Silk Liner Socks – My preferred choice. Merino wool and synthetics are also effective.

Primary socks

  • Ragg Wool Socks – Ideal for late-season use over liner socks.
  • Darn Tough Merino Socks – Great for early to mid-season use.
  • Buffalo Wool Socks – Buffalo Wool Socks are also a phenomenal option. They are the most comfortable warm sock I have ever worn. Use Code CLIFFG for a 10% Discount (I do not get a commission if you use this code. This was given to me from owner after he heard I liked the socks.).

Gaiters

  • Great in snow and/or rain. Also great when dealing with high, frosty or dewy vegetation.
  • Kuiu Yukon HD Gaiters – Durable and functional in wet conditions.
  • Sitka Gaiters – Reliable choice with a good fit.
  • When moisture is limited, I use canvas gaiters from Wilkins Canvas in NZ for comfort and reduced noise. There are similar US options.
  • Nikwax Waterproofing – Essential for maintaining waterproofness of gaiters.

Micro Spikes

  • Mountain goat hunts or hunts with lots of wet vegetation in steep terrain
  • My favorites are Kahtoola Micro Spikes

Boot Warmers

  • Grakksaw Backcountry Boot Dryers
  • I only use these if there is a dry source of heat in my shelter, a wood stove in wall-tents or backpacking setups. In my hunt trailer a electric heat source makes them work well also.

Base Layers

Tops and Bottoms

  • Merino wool or wool blends are best. They don’t get the odor that synthetics build up.
  • Choose your base layers based on temperatures you will face and activity level. Too heavy of base layer is almost as bad as not having them. Increasing perspiration increases dehydration, comfort and chaffing on active hunts. On warm weather hunters I wear light merino boxers.
  • First Lite’s Merino Base Layers – Highly recommended for odor resistance and comfort.
  • Minus 33 Base Layers – Comfortable, can find on sale at times.
  • Born Primitive Ridgeline Layer, Origin’s Nano Wool are also good options.

Daily Layers

You don’t necessarily need camouflage gear during rifle season. A lot of time you can save money by purchasing clothing that has the same traits as hunting clothes but is sold to the masses and is not camo.

Bring quiet gear. If it goes “swoosh” when you move, don’t hunt in it. Rain gear for really wet conditions is the exception – It all swooshes if it actually works.

Check for hunter orange requirements in the region you are hunting.

For ticks on early season hunts – Spray your pants, boots, socks and shirts with Sawyers Permethrin

Mid-weight hunting shirts

  • First Lite, Born Primitive, Sitka, Kuiu, and other brands produce great mid-weight shirts. Pick the ones that make you look the coolest in your pictures. Non-hunting brands are no problem. Synthetics are best.

Lightweight hunting pants (Spring Bear, September Sheep/Goat, Archery Elk, Archery High Country Mule Deer)

Warm weather hunting pants (Rifle Seasons)

  • First Lite, Sitka, Kuiu, Born Primitive and other brands produce great pants. Focus on cold weather class pants.
  • Quiet pants used for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc… work well. Ensure they are suitable for active winter sports.
  • I like First Lite’s warm options but have challenges with their size and fit.
  • Sitka’s Timberline Pant – My all-time favorite cold weather hunting pant. I remove the knee pads for a better fit.

4 Layer Outerwear System

Lightweight fleece or softshell jacket

  • Kuiu Guide Pro or Axis – Based on temps/wind, durable and versatile.
  • Origin Stealth Wool Jacket – USA Made, warm and comfortable.
  • First Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket – For years my favorite lighter weight jacket, as a standalone layer over my base layer, was the First Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket. Great option.
  • Born Primitive Sentry or Quiver jackets – Different models for varied temperature and wind conditions.

Insulating jacket/vest layer

Duckworth Powder Hoody – Use code CLIFF for 20% off

  • A hybrid layer that can replace either insulating or softshell layers, or both in milder conditions. Warm and durable.

Heavy hunting jacket for cold weather

  • In less cold environments, you can avoid this layer by utilizing the other 3 layers: insulating, softshell, and raingear shell.
  • Wool or wool/synthetic mix are great when weight isn’t a concern.
  • Parkas from UA, Sitka Parkas, Kuiu Super Down Burner Parka, and First Lite offer excellent cold-weather hunting jackets.

Full set of rain gear

Other Clothing

Gloves

  • One lightweight and one heavier (wool is best) pair of gloves is optimal.
  • I prefer glomitts because they allow me to use my fingers.
  • Learn to quickly/safely remove or shoot your gun with your chosen gloves. Sometimes this means removing the trigger finger part of your glove and/or glove liner.
  • First Lite’s Merino Gloves – Great for early season but not very durable.
  • Kuiu Merino Gloves – Light duty option, similar to First Lite’s.
  • Kuiu Axis Gloves – Excellent for wet and cooler environments.
  • Rag Wool Glomitts – Late season, I like rag wool glomitts. Get multiple pairs, you will go through a pair a season, at a minimum..

Warm hat and/or balaclava

Hunting Gear

Rifle and all accessories

  • Optic and Rings
    • Fog proof, waterproof and lowlight performance. For rough mountain hunts – you are looking at spending $350-$650+ on your scope.
    • I have rifles with Nightforce Nightforce Optic, Revic Revic Optic and higher-end models of Leupold optics Leupold Optic on them.
    • Use high quality mounts. Consider Talley level quality a minimum Talley Scope Mounts. Getting into these areas can be a rough ride and your gun/scope will probably take some bumps.
  • 6.5mm or .270 are the minimum calibers if you want a gun that is effective for all western game, from antelope to elk.
    • The most important thing is that you are comfortable and accurate with your gun.
    • Large calibers can cause inaccuracy because people train themselves to flinch.
    • Consider ways to mitigate recoil – muzzle brakes, recoil pad, etc…
      • I primarily use Revic and Thunderbeast Suppressors
    • There are several rifle setup videos on my YouTube channel. Here is one on my primary budget rifles – Budget Rifle Setup Video
    • 7mm Mag and 7mm PRC are a couple of my favorite calibers. .308 in addition to other classics like the 30-06 are great for the vast majority of hunters.
    • Budget rifles – Tikka T3 Stainless or Ruger American (Generation I and Generation II)
    • Value rifle great for the mountain environment – Sig Cross
    • Higher-end rifles – Gun Werks. These are great out-of-the-box setups for someone wanting simplicity, yet high levels of performance. Seeing many clients show up with these setups and immediately having much higher proficiency than your average hunter sold me on their systems. I use them in some of my courses.
    • Bullet selection – 1. Based on what shoots best in your gun. 2. Match terminal ballistics performance with your hunted species, distance and situation. Know when and where your bullet choice will perform best. There is no “best bullet”, there are best bullets for certain situations.
  • Rear shooting bag. Optional. Phoenix Shooting Bags makes some small, lightweight rear bags. You can also use a puffy in a dry bag or similar. Practice.
  • Splatter targets for sighting in a rifle – Splatter Targets, tape, stand – Target Stand

Trekking Poles and Rests

  • For trekking poles I use Cascade Carbon Fiber Poles – Cascade Carbon Fiber Poles
  • On hunts where I know I will be digging out a spot for my tent (rare) I use a long ice axe from Kobah. You need a 100cm axe or longer to dual purpose as a walking stick. Keep it light.
  • I also use the Wiser Quick-StiX adapter so I can use my trekking poles as a tall rest Wiser Quick-StiX Adapter
  • I primarily use a removable Hatch Bipod. I have also used the Revic Bipod (Revic Bipod) and the MDT. Watch my video where I go over these – Bipod Comparison Video
  • For truck based hunts or trucks that entail short hikes I like Trigger Sticks. They can be noisy if not properly held.

Bow

  • Arrows with extra broadheads and fieldpoints (8-12 arrows)
  • Work with an archery shop to setup a consistent set of arrows specifically geared towards the species you are hunting and the style of hunting you are doing. Weight vs trajectory vs speed, etc…
  • I do not make recommendations on arrow specifics because so much personal preference is involved
  • On pack-in hunts you must safely pack your broad heads and arrows for packing on pack animals. Lightweight bow cases like the Plano cases work well and fit in panniers – Plano Lightweight Bow Case
  • Release and an extra release
  • Spare parts for you bow
  • Bring a setup to shoot grouse during the Fall (flu flu arrows, judo points, bird busters, etc…)
    • ALWAYS use head variations at home. Ensure there is clearance from your bow sight and bow shelf.
  • I shoot a Hoyt VTM compound
  • Archery hunters should utilize camo face paint to break up their face.

Elk Calls and Decoys

  • Regardless of the season, learn how to use a cow call. During rifle seasons, a quick cow call is the best way to stop a running elk.
  • For archery hunts and rifle rut hunts, learn the basic bugles and cow sounds. Phelps and Native game calls provide great, easy-to-use diaphragm calls. Native makes my favorite bugle tube.
  • I have recently starting using the smaller Phelps bugle tube at times and for some predator calling – Phelps Bugle Tube
  • If you are not yet comfortable using a diaphragm call, don’t let anyone tell you that the old Hoochie Mama hasn’t called in a pile of bulls. It’s basic but it does work in a lot of situations. Anyone can use it. Here ya go – Hoochie Mama Elk Call
  • The Phelps EZ Sukr is another easy to use cow call – Phelps EZ Sukr Cow Call
  • I use a small call case for my diaphragm calls. Calls stay organized and last longer in these cases – Diaphragm Call Case
  • On hunts where weight is not a major concern, I use an elk decoy. They work well. – Elk Decoy

Other Game Calls

  • I carry a simple fawn in distress call while hunting bears. In the right situation, calling bears can be a blast. – Fawn in Distress Call
  • For coyote calling I use a Fox Pro XWave that is similar to this model – Fox Pro XWave Coyote Caller

20 Rounds of ammo

  • I carry 6 rounds in two detachable magazines. I also carry 6-8 rounds in a ammo pouch like this one – Ammo Pouch
  • Have 12-15 total rounds available to you while hunting, not buried in the bottom of your pack or back at the truck.
  • I purchase the majority of my ammo and components (particularly .223 and .308) through Palmetto State Armory

Wind indicator

  • Milk weed indicators are slightly better than powder – Milk Weed Wind Indicator
    • Good to buy some backup milkweed as it isn’t available like baby powder is – Backup Milk Weed
  • You can also refill a small bottle with talcum powder – Talcum Powder Refill
    • The biggest advantage is availability of refill material. Other than that milkweed is better.

Head lamp

Phone with OnX

  • OnX Hunt Subscription- OnX Maps – CLIFFG for 20% off.
    • I am sponsored by OnX and have been using their product almost daily while in the field for over a decade of guiding.

Satellite Communication and Radios

Topo map and compass

  • Check your compass to make sure it is pointing North. I use this compass – Compass
  • Do not store your compass near lead fishing weights or similar items. It is easy to reverse polarize today’s cheaper compass. A reverse polarized compass will take you in the exact opposite direction.
  • I carry topo maps in new areas as a backup. I have always ordered them from My Topo.

GPS Watch

Binoculars

  • Your optics are the second most important piece of gear, right behind boots.
  • Image stabilization binoculars from Sig are becoming one of my favorite chest binoculars when I am not guiding rifle hunters and don’t need a range finder in my binoculars.
    • If lowlight performance isn’t absolutely critical, higher magnification Sigs (16×42 and 16×50) make 15×56 and similar non-IS binoculars obsolete.
    • I use Aziak’s adapter to put them on a tripod – Sig Zulu6 Tripod Mount, Sig is also making an adapter now.
    • Glassing from vehicles, boats, in high winds or horseback the 12×42 Sigs will out glass binoculars 3x their cost (EL Ranges, NL Pures, etc…)
    • Buy directly from Sig (Use the Code CLIFFG for 10% off)
      • If lowlight performance is critical buy the Zulu 6 HDX 14×50 (Sig Zulu 6 HDX 14×50)
      • If you are willing to give up some lowlight performance the Zulu 6 12×42 is an exceptional all-around chest bino (Sig Zulu 6 12×42)
    • Check out this video for a full explanation – Sig Binoculars Video
    • Another video I did that covers some of the challenges with IS binos (several of these are addressed by the newer HDX model) – IS Binoculars Challenges Video
  • Nikon, Vortex, and Maven are good budget options in the non-stabilized category. Budget Binoculars
  • Low-light performance is an important variable for much of Western hunting, particularly for heavily pressured game animals that feed primarily in low-light hours of the day.
  • I hunt using 10×42 Revic range finding chest binoculars when guiding rifle hunters. The convenience of having a range finder in the optic is essential in that scenario. Revic Range Finding Binos

Spotting Scope

Binocular Harness

Glassing Tripod and Glassing Pad

Bear Defense

Rangefinder

  • While guiding, I always use range finding binoculars due to there convenience and speed of ranging. However, this setup does add weight to your binoculars.
  • On personal hunts and guiding archery hunters, I will use a small standalone rangefinder.

Digiscoping

Knives and Game Cleaning

Taxidermy

  • If I need to turn bear paws or remove several skulls, I will bring a simple bird beak knife – Bird Beak Knife
  • Fine mixing salt for salting hides/capes
  • Kitchen size honing steel or wooden spoon for turning ears – Honing Steel/Wooden Spoon
  • For bears and lions, I do wear surgical gloves – Surgical Gloves
  • For fleshing in the backcountry I use razor blades – Razor Blades

Game Bags

  • When weight isn’t an issue, I use basic game bags – Basic Game Bags
  • When backpack hunting I use Tag Bags, Caribou Bags or Argali Bags – Tag/Caribou/Argali Game Bags
  • I carry some thread and a leather needle with my game bags. I use it to do quick stitches on animals’ mouths so they have naturally closed mouths for pictures – Leather Needle and Thread
  • Handful of surveyors tape to mark downed game, blood trails or signal your location.

Backpack

Water Bottles and Water Treatment

  • I keep water treatment pills in my bino harness for backup – Water Treatment Pills
  • I always have a Small Nalgene on my pack – Small Nalgene
  • My Small Nalgene always has a Human Gear Lid on it to avoid contamination with untreated water – Human Gear Lid
  • For backpack hunts or day hunts where I know I will not have access to water, I also carry a Large Nalgene – Large Nalgene
  • I keep a Steri-Pen in my pack for water treatment – Steri-Pen Water Purifier
  • I am currently testing the GRAYL – great results so far – GRAYL Water Purifier
  • Another filtering option that is fairly simple is the Sawyer Squeeze – Sawyer Squeeze Filter
  • If I am filtering water for a group of people, I almost always utilize a gravity filter in camp – Gravity Water Filter
  • If I feel like I just need a little extra water and I am concerned about weight I carry a small Platypus .5 Liter Soft Bottle – Platypus Soft Bottle

Backpack Stove and Cooking Gear

  • The primary stove I use is the Jet Boil or Jet Boil MiniMo – Jet Boil MiniMo
  • If I am carrying a stove for more than one person I like the MSR WindBurner – MSR WindBurner Stove
  • For ultralight situations the MSR Pocket Rocket is the ticket – MSR Pocket Rocket
  • If using the Pocket Rocket or if I want the option to cook coffee and food at the same time, I bring a single wall titanium coffee cup – Titanium Coffee Cup
  • I carry a long spork with my JetBoil – Long Spork
  • Fuel for your stove.
  • Outside of standard camp cooking gear, when weight isn’t an issue I always have a good seasoned cast iron pan – Cast Iron Pan

Personal Gear

Fire Starting

You should always have two sources of ignition and tinder on you at all times.

  • I use DIY fire starters. Here is a video – DIY Fire Starters Video
  • I carry simple lighters in all my cold weather jackets, in my bino harness and in my backpack – Simple Lighters
  • Plasma lighters are nice for high altitude and if you have reliable charging setups – Plasma Lighters

First-Aid Kit

*Underlined items I always carry, even on day hunts. Other items depend on the conditions and demands of the trip.

Sleeping Bag

  • Pillow – normal one for non-backpack hunts, dry bag with clothes in it or the Argali pillow for backpack hunts.
  • Non-backpack hunts I sleep much better in a rectangular bag
    • For later season hunts out of cabins or wall tents, I use a -20 degree rectangular bag – -20 Degree Sleeping Bag
    • For September season a 0-15 degree rated bag is best – 0-15 Degree Sleeping Bag
    • The Ultimate System for non-backpack hunts is the Born Outdoors Setups – higher budget option vs traditional bedroll
  • Backpack Hunts

Sleeping Pad

Tent

Some context:

  1. I am a light sleeper. Because of this, I rarely sleep in close quarters with other people. Outside of later seasons, when I will stay in tipi/stove or wall tent setups with others, I typically always carry my own shelter.
  2. I prefer an enclosed shelter above timberline. In inclement weather, with intense winds, I sleep much better in these setups. There is significantly less noise and they are easier for me to set up.
  3. You don’t need a bunch of different tents. Use a couple tents and you will quickly learn where those particular tents perform the best.

Other Camp Gear

  • For any travel – always have an air compressor and jumper in your truck/car – The Zeus is my favorite – Zeus Air Compressor and Jumper (CLIFFG 10% Off)
  • Durable and waterproof luggage for hunt travel. Particularly important when you are dealing with pack horses/mules or bush planes in your logistics.
    • My favorite hunt travel carry-on – The Seventy2 – The Seventy2 Carry-On (CLIFFG 10% Off)
    • Checked bag – The Vault – The Vault (CLIFFG 10% Off) or the Yeti Panga – Yeti Panga
    • If packing on horses and mules I like to have several bags in the 25-50lb range so they can be packed without having to take gear out.
  • On backpack hunts, for the sake of organization I carry batteries in these – Battery Organizers
  • Extra batteries for devices, lights, range finders, etc…
  • On budget power banks, I like power banks that include cords like this one – Economical Power Bank
  • Dark Energy makes phenomenal power banks at a slightly higher price point – Dark Energy Poseidon Pro
  • I like to have a “backup” battery pack with me all of the time. Dark energy makes a good one. This economical one also works well – Backup Battery Pack
  • I use an older Anker portable solar panel. It is similar to this option – Anker Portable Solar Panel
  • If I need to cut wood for a small Kifaru or Argali woodstove, it is nice to have a saw like a Silky Saw (Pocket Boy model if saving weight/space) – Silky Pocket Boy Saw
  • I also have one of Jordan Jonas’s Wolverine Axes! A cool camp or truck axe – Wolverine Axe
  • Camp towel and soap – Camp Towel and Soap

Paper Work 

Hunting licenses and tags 

Fishing licenses 

Mountain Fishing Gear 

Food (Carnivore/Paleo Diet) and Misc.

  • Ziplocks – I package my daily breakfast/lunch/snacks before I go on hunts. This is my favorite way to make sure I eat enough calories. I force myself to completely eat the bag daily – Ziplock Bags
  • Butter or Ghee Tubes – Great way to add calories to dried fruit or other snacks. Squirt some ghee on dried dates. Fill these tubes – Ghee Tubes
  • Pemmican – I make my own. My preference is to heat it up in water with a little cream (powdered cream below works). Here is a video – Pemmican Recipe Video
  • Biltong – My favorite commercial option for a carnivore diet snack is fatty biltong slabs – Use my code for a discount CLIFFG for 15% off – Biltong Depot
  • Chomps – Decent snack, more reasonably priced versus other options – Chomps Snack Sticks
  • Carnivore Snax – Of the commercial paleo/carnivore dried snack options, these are my favorite – Carnivore Snax
  • Smoked Cheese – I make it myself. Great backcountry calories. Smoker – Smoker Cold Smoke Attachment for Cheese – Cold Smoke Attachment
  • Ganash – Dark chocolate and butter melted together. Great for colder weather hunts. Consistency of tootsie rolls is best. More chocolate = stiffer.
  • Dates, mango, jerky mixes – I mix dried fruit with macadamia nuts and jerky for my own trail mix style snack. Mac Nuts – Macadamia Nuts Favorite dates – Favorite Dates
  • Honey Stingers – A cheat food if I get behind on calories. I heat up with a lighter – Honey Stingers
  • Ramen – Another cheat food if I lose all appetite – Ramen Packs
  • Mountain House and others – I really try to avoid but end up eating some freeze dried food on weight sensitive backpack hunts – Mountain House Freeze Dried Food
  • Cream – I bring real cream or this REAL dehydrated cream. Fake creamer is nightmare food and screws me up – Dehydrated Cream
  • Coffee packs – I live off of single serve instant coffee packets up on the mountain – Instant Coffee Packs
  • Liquid IV – Does contain sugar but helps me stay hydrated – Liquid IV
  • Electrolyte Mixes – Re-Lyte Re-Lyte Electrolytes or LMNT LMNT Electrolytes
  • Bone Broths – Great warm drink – Bone Broth
  • Cigars – my last remaining vice on this planet.
  • Single use toothbrushes. I love these things in the backcountry. I put one in each of my daily food bags – Single Use Toothbrushes
  • Oysters in olive oil – One of my things I don’t go without in the backcountry – Oysters in Olive Oil
  • Wipes for clean up – Backcountry Wipes
  • An extra 1-2 good garbage bags come in handy in many ways – Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
  • Foil and Butter for cooking trout