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With hunting season just around the corner, it is time to make sure you have all the essentials ready. The first step is to try on last year’s clothing items for size. Pants and boots can be especially uncomfortable if you have grown a few inches. After determining the clothing for your climate, and making sure it fits, the next step is to get your backpack together.
A camelbak backpack is a really good investment for hunters and hikers alike. Their design ensures that you will not get any back discomfort from carrying excess weight. The different pockets are also helpful for easily accessing your things.
Now that you’ve got the backpack, time to fill it. A compass or map is crucial when spending extensive periods in the wilderness, or if you are going into unfamiliar territory. A compass is always important, and a map can be very helpful if you get lost. Brunton is a really good brand for compasses.
Scopes and binoculars are also very vital. Though you might already have scopes with your gun, an extra set of binoculars is always handy. With the speed of technology, the scopes on your gun can be updated about every other season.
Scent control is key. Make sure you have something to neutralize your human scent, as well as something such as doe or deer scent to blend in to the wilderness better. Be careful not to wash your clothing in detergent that is especially floral.
Your knife is one of your most valuable items when hunting. There are plenty of brands out there, such as Leatherman or Buck that have knives for every occasion. Make sure you buy a Leatherman Knife so it will last a long time.
Sustenance and hydration are important on a hunting trip, so make sure to bring water and an inconspicuous snack, like beef jerky. You want to avoid anything with too much garbage or too smelly.
Always pack a few extras, such as extra ammunition. This is very important since you don’t want to cut a trip short because you forgot your ammunition! You might also want to pack some extra string and tape.
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