Hunting Gear List Template
Thanks for creating a Guidefitter Gear List! This form will walk you through the steps of building a hunting specific gear list and should only take you 20-30 minutes to complete. If you are looking for a fishing specific template, please see our Fishing Gear List template instead. You are more than welcome to submit multiple gear lists for different pursuits as well! Just complete and submit your current form and then create an additional list. Please note that once gear lists are submitted, you may be contacted to further detail your list.
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Gear List Information
Within this section, decide which type of gear list your would like to create, give it a name and write a brief description of the pursuit it would be used for.
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Example: New Mexico Late Season Muzzleloader Elk / South Dakota Late Season Snow Goose
Gear List Description
Example: Much like other forms of hunting, the pursuit of whitetails can present its own set of challenges, especially when chasing mature bucks. One thing you can do to help yourself get through those challenges is to be properly geared for your hunt. I have been hunting whitetails my entire life in both West Virginia and Illinois, each one presenting its own and unique challenges. Along with hunting them, I have now been guiding in Illinois for three years, watching the gear world change, as well as observing the always-changing game of chasing mature whitetail deer. Below, you will find my list of suggestions and recommendations of clothing, weapons, gear and more to help make your next whitetail hunt just a little bit easier. - Cody Younciak
Location
Example: Alaska/ Pacific North West/ New Mexico- High Desert/ etc.
Pursuit
Example: Whitetail/ Elk/ Big Horn Sheep/ Waterfowl/Big Game/ etc.
Season
Example: Early Season Archery/ Late Season Rifle/ etc.
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Instructions
The following sections will help you build your personalized gear list. Please be as thorough as possible, if you are not sure of specifics, feel free to pass the question and come back to it later. (You are able to come back and complete/ change your answers for 30 days after you submit your initial list). Only fill out portions that are applicable to this exact gear list, leave anything additional blank. Approximate time to complete is 20-30 minutes.
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Please note that if you already have a paper gear list that you use, you are welcome to email it directly to pros@guidefitter.com and we can transfer it for you to a digital asset without the need to create a gear list submission on here.
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Optics / Gear / Camping / Equipment / Food & Nutrition / Clothing / Firearms
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Optics
This section includes any optics used for your pursuit along with a brief description of why you are including it in your gear list. If you do not see a category that your gear would fit under, feel free to write it in at the bottom of this section under the "Other" category. You are more than welcome to write in more than one answer for each question, just separate multiple answers with a comma. Leave all answers black for non-applicable categories.
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Example: I spend probably about 80-90% of my time hunting either glassing, or hiking to a glassing point. I grew up being taught, "Your eyes will walk 10x further than your legs ever could". My legs thank me for that one come the end of my trip. Once you start to slow down and really learn how to grid out an area and pick apart cover, you would be surprised at why you can find that other people walk right past. With that being said, my optics are by far my most prized possession as my choices will show below.
Binoculars
Example: Vortex Diamondback HD10x42. I love these binos because they are easy on your wallet and the 10x42 power will cover about 90% of my glassing needs.
Bino Harness
Example: Alaska Guide Creations Alaska Classic HBS. I like this product because...
Spotting Scope
Example: Maven S.1A 25-50x80
Tripod
Range Finder
Other
Use this space to add any additional optics that do not fit under the categories above (ie. phone adaptors)
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Backpacks & Gear
This section includes any backpack based gear used for your pursuit along with a brief description of why you are including it in your gear list. If you do not see a category that your gear would fit under, feel free to write it in at the bottom of this section under the "Other" category. You are more than welcome to write in more than one answer for each question, just separate multiple answers with a comma. Leave all answers black for non-applicable categories.
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Example: I solo hunt most of the time and tend to stick to day trips where I can return home at night when hunting semi-locally. With that being said, I dont need a multi-day set up or camping equipment. Just enough to where if I did get stuck for the night, I would be okay until I was able to make my way out the next day or have help come in to get me if I was injured.
Backpack/ Frame
Example: Mystery Ranch Metcalf. I really like this pack due to the ability of me to be able to comfortably haul all of my desired gear in and can push 10-15 miles in a single day without becoming sore. The multiple pocks are also a must in organizing my gear in the field.
Knives
Example: Outdoor Edge RazorLite. I like this product because...
Hydration
Eberlestock 100 oz./ 3 Liter Hydration System
Flashlights & Headlamps
GPS & Satellite Messengers
Safety/ First Aid
Accessories
Game Bags
Calls
Trail Cameras
Decoys
Other
Moleskin/ Sunscreen/ Tenacious Tape/ Fire Starter/ Scent Eliminators/ Blinds/ Tree Stands/ etc.
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Camping Equipment
This section includes any camping equipment used for your pursuit along with a brief description of why you are including it in your gear list. If you do not see a category that your gear would fit under, feel free to write it in at the bottom of this section under the "Other" category. You are more than welcome to write in more than one answer for each question, just separate multiple answers with a comma. Leave all answers black for non-applicable categories.
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Tent
Example: Klymit Maxfield Tent 1 Person. I like this product because...
Sleeping Bag
Example: NEMO Riff Men's Down Sleeping Bag 15°
Sleeping Pad
Other
Cots/ Lanterns/ Portable Power/ Cooking/ Trekking Poles/ etc.
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Food & Nutrition
This section includes any food & nutrition used for your pursuit along with a brief description of why you are including it in your gear list. If you do not see a category that your gear would fit under, feel free to write it in at the bottom of this section under the "Other" category. You are more than welcome to write in more than one answer for each question, just separate multiple answers with a comma. Leave all answers black for non-applicable categories.
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Supplements
Example: MTN OPS Enduro Trail Packs. I like this product because...
Snacks/ Bars
Freeze Dried Meals
Other
Coffee/ Water Tablets/ etc.
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Clothing
This section includes any clothing used for your pursuit along with a brief description of why you are including it in your gear list. If you do not see a category that your gear would fit under, feel free to write it in at the bottom of this section under the "Other" category. You are more than welcome to write in more than one answer for each question, just separate multiple answers with a comma. Leave all answers black for non-applicable categories.
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Example: You never understand how much your clothing is actually your gear until you get into something that helps you instead of hinders your likeliness of a successful hunt. Listed below are the pieces that I layer throughout my entire season which will take me from early archery 95ºF+ to late season rifle -20ºF-. The key is knowing your system and knowing what pieces you need to layer when to be able to maximize your heat retention and manage breathability to reduce your perspiration.
Baselayer Top
Example: Badlands Ovis 1/4 Zip. No matter if I'm early season archery hunting or late season elk hunting, this is the first piece of gear I will put on. Its light enough to manage the 90º summer heat and is the perfect piece to wick away moisture and keep me dry when the temperature plummets later in the season.
Baselayer Bottom
Example: Badlands Orvis Legging. I like this product because...
Insulation/ Midlayers
Outerwear/ Jackets
Pants
Rain Gear
Footwear
Other
Accessories
Gloves
Socks
Hats/ Beanies
Other
Neck Gaiters/ Gaiters/ Hand Muffs/Orthotics/etc.
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Firearms
Equipment Type
Archery
Rifle
Muzzleloader
Shotgun
Other
Archery (If applicable)
***Please skip this section if you did not select the "Archery" option in the previous section.***
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Bow/ Crossbow
Sight
Release
Broadhead
Targets
Other
Example: Stabilizers/ Arrows/ Quivers/ Nocks/ Fletchings/etc.
Rifle (If Applicable)
***Please skip this section if you did not select the "Rifle" option in the previous section.***
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Rifle
Example: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Midnight Special .243 Win
Ammunition
Rifle Scope
Bipods/ Shooting Sticks
Other
Cases/ Slings/ etc.
Muzzleloader (If Applicable)
***Please skip this section if you did not select the "Muzzleloader" option in the previous section.***
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Muzzleloader
Example: BPI Accura LR-X-FDE/ Nitride/ Veil Wideland- .50 Cal (WPS) 30" Barrel
Bullets
Powder
Other
Scopes/ Cases/ Bipods/ etc.
Shotgun (If Applicable)
***Please skip this section if you did not select the "Shotgun" option in the previous section.***
Please write a few sentences here explaining the gear you choose within this section. This can include why you like the product, what success you have had with it, etc.
Shotgun
Example: Weatherby Element Waterfowler Max-5 12ga 26"
Shells
Other
Cases/etc.
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