GOHUNT

What to pack for a September archery elk hunt // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company

Camp Kitchen

Item	Stove
Model	Soto Windmaster + 3.9 oz fuel
Rationale	Roughly nine boils per can, enough for an eight-day loop
Item	Pot
Model	GOHUNT Titanium Mug
Rationale	Boil, eat, drink
Item	Utensil
Model	GOHUNT Essential Spork
Rationale	One tool to rule freeze-dried pouches

Item	Model	Rationale
Stove	Soto Windmaster + 3.9 oz fuel	Roughly nine boils per can, enough for an eight-day loop
Pot	GOHUNT Titanium Mug	Boil, eat, drink
Utensil	GOHUNT Essential Spork	One tool to rule freeze-dried pouches

Optics

Item	Rangefinder
Model	SIG SAUER KILO8K ABS rangefinder
Rationale	Archery-mode angle compensation for steep shots
Item	Binoculars
Model	Sig Sauer ZULU6 HDX 12x42
Rationale	Sweet-spot magnification and brightness
Item	Harness
Model	Marsupial Gear Enclosed Binocular Pack
Rationale	One-hand bino draw, dust-proof flap

Item	Model	Rationale
Rangefinder	SIG SAUER KILO8K ABS rangefinder	Archery-mode angle compensation for steep shots
Binoculars	Sig Sauer ZULU6 HDX 12x42	Sweet-spot magnification and brightness
Harness	Marsupial Gear Enclosed Binocular Pack	One-hand bino draw, dust-proof flap

Kill kit

Item	Game bags
Model	GOHUNT Pack Out Game Bags
Rationale	Seam-free bottom, grab handles for hanging
Item	Knives
Model	Goat Capra (replaceable) + Goat TUR carbon fixed
Rationale	Scalpel for hide, fixed for joints
Item	Blades
Model	Havalon 60XT Blades
Rationale	Fresh edge ready as needed

Item	Model	Rationale
Game bags	GOHUNT Pack Out Game Bags	Seam-free bottom, grab handles for hanging
Knives	Goat Capra (replaceable) + Goat TUR carbon fixed	Scalpel for hide, fixed for joints
Blades	Havalon 60XT Blades	Fresh edge ready as needed

Hydration & Water Treatment

Item	Nalgene Bottle
Model	GOHUNT Ultralite Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle
Rationale	Bomb-proof; no catastrophic bladder leaks
Item	Collapsible Bottle
Model	Platypus SoftBottle 1L
Rationale	Extra camp water that folds flat
Item	Purification
Model	Aquamira Water Treatment Drops & water tabs
Rationale	Ultra-light, kills everything, fool proof, no filter clogs

Item	Model	Rationale
Nalgene Bottle	GOHUNT Ultralite Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle	Bomb-proof; no catastrophic bladder leaks
Collapsible Bottle	Platypus SoftBottle 1L	Extra camp water that folds flat
Purification	Aquamira Water Treatment Drops & water tabs	Ultra-light, kills everything, fool proof, no filter clogs

Weapon System

Item	Bow
Model	Mathews Lift X 33 @ 70 lb
Rationale	Longer axle-to-axle, limb-shift tech
Item	Sight
Model	UltraView Slider sight
Rationale	Multiple aiming points; ideal for incoming elk
Item	Rest
Model	QAD Ultrarest Integrate MX2
Rationale	Rock-solid cable-driven drop-away
Item	Stabilizers
Model	Mathews Bridge-Lock 15″ front / 12″ rear (3 oz / 8 oz)
Rationale	Balanced hold in swirling wind
Item	Strings
Model	Apex Custom
Rationale	Zero creep, no peep rotation
Item	Arrows
Model	Ultraview 1K arrows, 300 spine, 470 gr finished
Rationale	The thing most responsible for harvest success
Item	Broadheads
Model	SEVR 1.5 Ti hybrid
Rationale	Field-point flight, titanium toughness
Item	Quiver
Model	Tightspot 5 Arrow Quiver + Total Peep Hip Quiver Support
Rationale	Bow balance plus quick reloads
Item	Release
Model	TruBall Executive hinge
Rationale	Slows the shot, keeps target panic at bay

Item	Model	Rationale
Bow	Mathews Lift X 33 @ 70 lb	Longer axle-to-axle, limb-shift tech
Sight	UltraView Slider sight	Multiple aiming points; ideal for incoming elk
Rest	QAD Ultrarest Integrate MX2	Rock-solid cable-driven drop-away
Stabilizers	Mathews Bridge-Lock 15″ front / 12″ rear (3 oz / 8 oz)	Balanced hold in swirling wind
Strings	Apex Custom	Zero creep, no peep rotation
Arrows	Ultraview 1K arrows, 300 spine, 470 gr finished	The thing most responsible for harvest success
Broadheads	SEVR 1.5 Ti hybrid	Field-point flight, titanium toughness
Quiver	Tightspot 5 Arrow Quiver + Total Peep Hip Quiver Support	Bow balance plus quick reloads
Release	TruBall Executive hinge	Slows the shot, keeps target panic at bay

Pack & Carry

Item	Backpack
Model	Kifaru Absaroka backpack
Rationale	Beaver-tail access; comfortable carry
Item	Add-ons
Model	Marsupial Gear Water Bottle Pouch
Rationale	Hydration with no “junk-drawers”(top lid)
Item	Trekking pole
Model	PEAX Sissy Stix Backcountry Elite
Rationale	Third contact point on deadfall; tarp pole in storms
Item	Compression sacks
Model	GOHUNT Compression Sack
Rationale	Shrinks sleeping bag and puffy, frees pack volume
Item	Possibles pouch
Model	GOHUNT Gear Bags
Rationale	Bright one-stop stash so nothing disappears in the dark

Item	Model	Rationale
Backpack	Kifaru Absaroka backpack	Beaver-tail access; comfortable carry
Add-ons	Marsupial Gear Water Bottle Pouch	Hydration with no “junk-drawers”(top lid)
Trekking pole	PEAX Sissy Stix Backcountry Elite	Third contact point on deadfall; tarp pole in storms
Compression sacks	GOHUNT Compression Sack	Shrinks sleeping bag and puffy, frees pack volume
Possibles pouch	GOHUNT Gear Bags	Bright one-stop stash so nothing disappears in the dark

Sleep & Shelter

Item	Pad
Model	Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite
Rationale	Elite warmth-to-weight; worth the noise
Item	Bivy
Model	Rab Alpine Bivy
Rationale	Toss-and-sleep, mobility
Item	Tarp
Model	GOHUNT Dyneema Tarp
Rationale	Fast sleep/storm pitch, invisible when skies are clear
Item	Bag
Model	Argali Alpine 20 Degree Sleeping Bag
Rationale	Roomy yet efficient; side zip pairs with their pillow
Item	Pillow
Model	Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow
Rationale	1.5 oz ticket to better sleep
Item	Ground cloth
Model	GOHUNT Groundsheet
Rationale	Pad protection and clean quartering surface

Item	Model	Rationale
Pad	Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite	Elite warmth-to-weight; worth the noise
Bivy	Rab Alpine Bivy	Toss-and-sleep, mobility
Tarp	GOHUNT Dyneema Tarp	Fast sleep/storm pitch, invisible when skies are clear
Bag	Argali Alpine 20 Degree Sleeping Bag	Roomy yet efficient; side zip pairs with their pillow
Pillow	Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow	1.5 oz ticket to better sleep
Ground cloth	GOHUNT Groundsheet	Pad protection and clean quartering surface

Calls & Wind

Item	Cow call
Model	Phelps EZ Estrus
Rationale	Fool-proof bite-and-blow
Item	Bugle tube
Model	Phelps Metal Bugle Tube
Rationale	High-pitch volume that cuts timber
Item	Diaphragms
Model	Phelps Maverick(4)
Rationale	Consistent bugles and chirps
Item	Call pouch
Model	GOHUNT Diaphragm Call Holder
Rationale	One-hand grab on pack strap
Item	Wind checker
Model	GOHUNT Essential Wind Checker
Rationale	Very important, wind is everything

Item	Model	Rationale
Cow call	Phelps EZ Estrus	Fool-proof bite-and-blow
Bugle tube	Phelps Metal Bugle Tube	High-pitch volume that cuts timber
Diaphragms	Phelps Maverick(4)	Consistent bugles and chirps
Call pouch	GOHUNT Diaphragm Call Holder	One-hand grab on pack strap
Wind checker	GOHUNT Essential Wind Checker	Very important, wind is everything

Possibles Pouch

Item	Stakes
Model	GOHUNT Needle Stake Set
Rationale	Lightweight, anchor tarp or tent
Item	Power
Model	2 x 1000 mAH power bank
Rationale	Get about 2 full phone + inReach charges each
Item	Headlamps
Model	PEAX Backcountry Duo & Petzl e+LITE
Rationale	Main light with bright red mode and featherweight backup
Item	Satellite Messenger
Model	Garmin inReach Messenger SE
Rationale	Two-way texts and SOS anywhere
Item	Tools
Model	Allen wrench set + BCY #23 D-loop cord
Rationale	Field fixes for rest, sight, and string loop
Item	Saw
Model	Outdoor Edge Grizsaw
Rationale	Clear lanes and skull-capping
Item	Tape & Marker
Model	Sharpie wrapped in Leukotape
Rationale	Tag signing and blister armor
Item	Cordage
Model	GOHUNT 50' Paracord
Rationale	Misc. & hang meat bags
Item	Fire kit
Model	Pyro Putty, 2 lighters, waterproof matches
Rationale	Cold, wet survival insurance
Item	Med & repair
Model	First aid kit, Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Field Repair Kit, wet-wipes, tooth care
Rationale	Keeps wounds, leaks, and hygiene in check
Item	Tourniquet
Model	North American Rescue C-A-T
Rationale	Life saver if needed
Item	Cables
Model	USB-C & Goal Zero USB To Micro Connector Cable
Rationale	Charge phone, inreach, flashlight, banks

Item	Model	Rationale
Stakes	GOHUNT Needle Stake Set	Lightweight, anchor tarp or tent
Power	2 x 1000 mAH power bank	Get about 2 full phone + inReach charges each
Headlamps	PEAX Backcountry Duo & Petzl e+LITE	Main light with bright red mode and featherweight backup
Satellite Messenger	Garmin inReach Messenger SE	Two-way texts and SOS anywhere
Tools	Allen wrench set + BCY #23 D-loop cord	Field fixes for rest, sight, and string loop
Saw	Outdoor Edge Grizsaw	Clear lanes and skull-capping
Tape & Marker	Sharpie wrapped in Leukotape	Tag signing and blister armor
Cordage	GOHUNT 50' Paracord	Misc. & hang meat bags
Fire kit	Pyro Putty, 2 lighters, waterproof matches	Cold, wet survival insurance
Med & repair	First aid kit, Gear Aid Seam Grip WP Field Repair Kit, wet-wipes, tooth care	Keeps wounds, leaks, and hygiene in check
Tourniquet	North American Rescue C-A-T	Life saver if needed
Cables	USB-C & Goal Zero USB To Micro Connector Cable	Charge phone, inreach, flashlight, banks

Clothing & Footwear

Item	Puffy pants
Model	Western Mountaineering Flight Pant
Rationale	Adds camp/glassing warmth and boosts sleep system
Item	Down jacket
Model	Stone Glacier Grumman Jacket
Rationale	Packs to grapefruit size yet erases any chill
Item	Active mid-layer
Model	GOHUNT Atmosphere Hooded Jacket
Rationale	Berber fleece breathes uphill and dries fast when you sweat
Item	Grid-fleece hoodie
Model	Stone Glacier Helio Hoody
Rationale	Lightweight, versatile “all-day” layer over a base tee
Item	Rain shell
Model	Sitka Dew Point Jacket & Sitka Dew Point Pant
Rationale	Thunder-cell insurance without Alaska-grade bulk
Item	Base tee
Model	Sitka Core Merino 120 SS Crew
Rationale	Handles ninety-degree stalks and dries quickly in camp
Item	Sun / thermal hoodie
Model	GOHUNT Basin Merino Hoodie
Rationale	Thumb loops, deep zip, and odor control for multi-day wear
Item	Underwear
Model	Outdoor Research Men's Echo Boxer Briefs
Rationale	Zero chafe, fast dry, comfort
Item	Hat
Model	GOHUNT Stratus Hat
Rationale	Mesh panels vent heat well
Item	Beanie
Model	GOHUNT Waffle Roller Beanie
Rationale	Sleep warmth, easy on/off for listening to elk talk
Item	Gloves
Model	Outdoor Research Gripper Sensor Gloves
Rationale	Light fleece keeps fingers functional at dawn
Item	Belt
Model	Argali Kodiak Belt
Rationale	Holds hip quiver and keeps pants up
Item	Pants
Model	GOHUNT Lightweight Pant (available soon)
Rationale	Favorite, great balance of fit, function and durability
Item	Socks
Model	Darn Tough 2012 Boot Full Cushion Midweight Hunting Sock
Rationale	Ten-day durability with zero blisters
Item	Boots
Model	Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX
Rationale	Leather upper + Flex 4 sole for climbs and steep descents

Item	Model	Rationale
Puffy pants	Western Mountaineering Flight Pant	Adds camp/glassing warmth and boosts sleep system
Down jacket	Stone Glacier Grumman Jacket	Packs to grapefruit size yet erases any chill
Active mid-layer	GOHUNT Atmosphere Hooded Jacket	Berber fleece breathes uphill and dries fast when you sweat
Grid-fleece hoodie	Stone Glacier Helio Hoody	Lightweight, versatile “all-day” layer over a base tee
Rain shell	Sitka Dew Point Jacket & Sitka Dew Point Pant	Thunder-cell insurance without Alaska-grade bulk
Base tee	Sitka Core Merino 120 SS Crew	Handles ninety-degree stalks and dries quickly in camp
Sun / thermal hoodie	GOHUNT Basin Merino Hoodie	Thumb loops, deep zip, and odor control for multi-day wear
Underwear	Outdoor Research Men's Echo Boxer Briefs	Zero chafe, fast dry, comfort
Hat	GOHUNT Stratus Hat	Mesh panels vent heat well
Beanie	GOHUNT Waffle Roller Beanie	Sleep warmth, easy on/off for listening to elk talk
Gloves	Outdoor Research Gripper Sensor Gloves	Light fleece keeps fingers functional at dawn
Belt	Argali Kodiak Belt	Holds hip quiver and keeps pants up
Pants	GOHUNT Lightweight Pant (available soon)	Favorite, great balance of fit, function and durability
Socks	Darn Tough 2012 Boot Full Cushion Midweight Hunting Sock	Ten-day durability with zero blisters
Boots	Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX	Leather upper + Flex 4 sole for climbs and steep descents