Average Temperatures (in degrees Celcius)
August Day Time +5c to+25c, August Night Time +5c to -15c
September Day Time +10c to -10c, Septermber Night Time +5c to -10c
EQUIPMENT
WHAT TO BRING
The following is a suggested list of what to pack on your upcoming hunting trip. Please be advised this may vary according to horseback, backpack or river trip, and the time of year.
One or two Medium size duffle bags, with max. 50lbs total gear, not including rifle
Daypack—recommended 45litre internal frame pack
Large Backpack—(for backpack hunts), recommended internal or exterior frame packs, comfort important and we recommend previous experience with pack
Sleeping bag—light, compact, at least 20F bag, with or without sleeping bag cover
Air Mattress or bed roll—recommended NeoAir etc., light and compactable
Hiking boots—worn in (requirement), waterproof recommended
Camp shoes—light, breathable, comfortable, compactable
Raingear—very important to have high quality, we recommend Sitka or Kuiu raingear. Pants and jacket with hood.
Gloves and hats—mittens recommended for glassing (personal preference) and later-season hunts (September and October hunts
Hiking shirts and pants—comfortable, easy dry, quiet materials. Layering–polyester, down, Marino wool etc. Late hunts should consider warmer layers. Camoflauge patterns are recommended but not mandatory. Comfort is key.
Long underwear
Socks—cotton and thicker warmer socks, hiking socks etc.
Camp clothing—light change of clothes for by campfire or evening.
Personal toiletries, medications etc.
Water bottle, or water carrier/camelback etc.
Binoculars
Spotting scope and tripod
Camera, camera charger, extra batteries and/or Goal Zero solar panel chargers etc.
Knife or Havalon (as preferred) w/ blades. And/or Leatherman or multi-tool
Headlamp, charged. Lighter, insect repellent, duct tape, sunscreen (August hunts).
Small First Aid Kid, with foot care items and small wound items.
Sited rifle w/ ammo or bow/arrows and customs documents for same