Gear comparisons for a backcountry hunt - Idaho mule deer 2020
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