In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Dr. Brandon Buskill to compare their gear prepping for their 2020 Idaho mule deer hunts and talk about how pumped we all are to get a muley! If you need to reference one of the gear lists, jump straight to the time mentioned.
Gear Lists:
Dwayne (4:13) -
Pack: Eberlestock Just One
Sleeping Bag: Marmot Lithium 0 degree bag
Sleeping pad: Big Agnes sleeping pad
Tent: Luxe Outdoor Megahorn Tipi Tent
Wood Stove: Luxe Outdoor Titanium Stove
Stove: Optimus Crux Lite Stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Hydration Bladder: Cabelas 3ltr
Water Filter: Sawyer mini
Gun: Remington 700 CDL 7mm rem mag
Binoculars: Swarovski Optik 10x40
Spotting Scope: Nightforce TS-82
Tripod: Rekon Carbon Fiber
FirstLite Clothing: Chamberlin down coat, Uncomphagre puffy pants, Cirrus puffy jacket, Catalyst pant
Miscellaneous merino and polyester base layers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Zack (30:30) -
Pack: Eberlestock Team Elk M5
Boots: Crispi Idaho II
Socks: Darn Tough Hunter Full Cushion
Sleeping Bag: Therm-a-rest Questar 0 degree
Sleeping pad: Klymit Static V Insulated
Stove: Etekcity Ultralite portable camping stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze
Trekking poles: Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock
Gun: Browning X-Bolt Hunter 7mm Rem Mag
Binoculars: Vortex Viper HD 10x42
Rangefinder: Sig Sauer KILO2200MR 7x25
Communication: Garmin inReach Mini
Music/Podcast Player: Mighty Vibe
Battery Pack: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD
Shooting Sticks: Bog Red-legged devil
FirstLite Clothing: Catalyst pant, Catalyst jacket, Kiln hoody, Klamath QZ, Uncompahgre Jacket, Uncompahgre Pants, Catalyst gloves, Furnace top, Furnace zip-off boot top pants
WoolX Glacier Heavyweight Shirt and Bottom
Underwear: Meriwool Boxers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Brandon (59:31) -
Pack: Mystery Ranch Metcalf
Sleeping Bag: Snugpak Softie Elite 1
Sleeping pad: Thermarest neoair
Tent: Coleman 1 man
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
REI Nalgene 1ltr
Water treatment: Iodine tablets, Sawyer mini backup
Personal Locator Beacon: ACR ResQLink
All wool clothes
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: game bags knife, bone/wood saw, 2 lights plus batteries, Video Camera, Knife Sharpener, Small camp towel, Toilet paper, 10 L dry bag for sensitive gear, Paracord, Small multi tool, Foam seat pad, Thin 6'x8' tarp, 2 black trash bags, Titanium cup, spork, Butane for stove, Lighter x 2