IN THE THICK OF IT / GEAR LIST.
ft ISSUE 13 THE HUNTERS JOURNAL
Gear. It’s a topic that can get rather nuanced and confusing. Knowing what to pack in your bag can often stop a hunt in its tracks before it’s even begun.
The list below is what our group needed to take on our recent sambar hunt in the Victorian high country that was featured in the hunters journal. I have also added a link to an example of what was used.
Do you need all of this exact gear, probably not. Do you need some variety of this list, most likely. Are there items you need to take that aren’t on this list, maybe.
What you pack is up to you but I hope this list can help someone out there gather the confidence to try a backpack hunt for themselves because it’s truly an amazing experience.
Below is a rough gear list of what we used on The Hunters Journal story IN THE THICK OF IT featured in issue 13.
GEAR LIST
Backpack - Exo pack https://exomtngear.com/collections/packs/products/k3-4800-pack-system?variant=39292284174390
Bumbag - ridgeline https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/5-pocket-bum-bag
Hunters element https://hunterselement.com.au/collections/pouches/products/divide-belt-bag
Camp chair - Trekpac chair https://www.trekpacgear.com/product-page/lightweight-camping-chair-beach-chair-collapsible-tan
Emergency communication - Zoleo https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/satellite-communicator
First aid - https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/wildtrak-compact-first-aid-kit-51-piece
Dinner - Go native meals and mash https://www.gonativeworld.com.au/collections/readytoeatmeals/products/10-ready-to-eat-meal-pack
Long shirt https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/mens-performance-zip-top#93=28
Softshell Jacket https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/mens-ascent-softshell-jacket#93=28
Pants https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/mens-stealth-pants#93=28
Gaiters https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/defender-gaiters-nature-green#93=6
Rain jacket https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/infinity-jacket#93=28
Trucker cap https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/blaze-trucker-cap-1
Neck gaiter https://ridgelineclothing.com.au/neketai-naturegreen#93=28
Hunters element - puffer https://hunterselement.com.au/collections/insulation-tops/products/glacier-jacket?variant=37373959307418
Thermal pants https://hunterselement.com.au/collections/base-layer/products/core-leggings-1
Caffeine - DAG - preloaded https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/collections/dog-gun-coffee/products/pre-loaded-drip-filters
Mugs https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/collections/dog-gun-merch/products/dog-gun-enamel-mug
Cooking - Jetboil minimo https://jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/stoves-systems/minimo-cooking-system
Fuel https://jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/parts-accessories/fuel-related/jetpower-fuel-1-pack
Meat care - Yeti cooler https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/yeti-tundra-65lt
Hunters element game sack https://hunterselement.com.au/collections/hunting-packs-bags-rucksacks/products/game-sack-1
Butchering - Havalon knife, https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/havalon-forge-blaze-orange-knife retractable bone saw https://www.gerbergear.com.au/gator-folding-2-blade-saw.html
Sleeping mat - sea to summit from Mansfield https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/sea-to-summit-ether-light-xt-extreme-regular
Shelter - MSR hubba hubba tent https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/msr-hubba-hubba-2
Firearm - Tikka T3
Ammunition - Barnes triple shock 165gr ammo
Boots - Crispi Nevadas https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/crispi-nevada-legend-efx-boot-forest-brown
Sleeping bag - Black wolf Zambezi https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/black-wolf-campsite-series-sb-0-true-red/W0145-TrueRed?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrs2XBhDjARIsAHVymmTcDIL9UTn88cLKECqeIaloVYdsucH4oxgzR_6i26KpdqKXJy57QNoaAns1EALw_wcB
Light - Olight Head Torch https://www.olightstore.com.au/olight-array2s-rechargeable-led-headlamp.html
Treat - Fireball https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_728377/fireball-cinnamon-flavoured-whisky-700ml?isFromSearch=true
GPS - Garmin 750 & Spare battery https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/garmin-rino-750-2-way-radio-gps-navigator-with-sensors
Battery bank - Walk and talk battery bank https://www.walkntalk.com.au/collections/premium-powerbanks?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrs2XBhDjARIsAHVymmTGrMkDJvhrUcg1LU4UXlRfGMz1YcTgsEk_h_hK77aCVGZeS5u5A1MaAlwFEALw_wcB&sort_by=manual
Hydration - Water filtration tabs https://ozbackcountry.com.au/products/micropur-forte-water-purifier-treatment-tablets?variant=33272932532333
Nalgene - Atlas wild bottle https://atlaswild.com.au/collections/accessories/products/atlas-wild-bottle
Warmth - Jiffy’s https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/jiffy-firelighters
Lighter https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/bic-bic-child-resistant-lighter-maxi-2pk
Hand warmers https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/hothands-hand-warmers
Travel pillow - https://www.mansfieldhuntingandfishing.com.au/products/aeros-pillow-ultralight-large-grey-sea-to-summit
Toiletries - TP, toothbrush & paste
Rain - Fly
Snacks
Go Native bars https://www.gonativeworld.com.au/collections/fruit-bars-1/products/raspberry-apple-fruit-bars-40g-pack-of-12
Chief bars and biltong https://wearechief.com/collections/shop
Peanut bars, Snickers, Peanut MM’s, Trail Mix, White Chocolate Coated Raspberry Bullets
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