Hunting Gear
- Rifle (.30-06) + ammo (safely stored)
- Scope & binoculars
- Blaze orange vest/hat (if required by Utah regs)
- Hunting knife & sharpener
- Tags/licenses, hunter safety card
- Game bags, paracord, tarp
- Backpack (quiet fabric)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
Camping
- Tent & ground tarp
- Sleeping bag (rated for cold nights)
- Sleeping pad
- Camp stove + fuel
- Cook set (pots/pans, utensils, plates)
- Cooler & ice packs
- Food & snacks
- Water jugs/bladders + purification tablets/filter
- Chairs & lanterns
- Navigation & Safety
- Maps/GPS + compass
- First aid kit
- Bear spray (if in bear country)
- Fire starter (matches, lighter, ferro rod)
- Satellite communicator or walkie-talkies
- Whistle
Clothing
- Base layers (merino wool or synthetic)
- Insulating mid-layers (fleece/down)
- Outer shell (waterproof/breathable)
- Gloves (light + insulated)
- Beanie & neck gaiter
- Hiking boots (broken in) + spare laces
- Camp shoes
- Extra socks/underwear
Personal
- Toiletries & meds
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Wet wipes & TP (in a bag for pack-out)
- Phone, charger, power bank
- Cash/ID/credit cards
For the Drive
- Snacks & cooler food
- Entertainment (podcasts, music, cards)
- Blanket & travel pillow
- Emergency roadside kit (spare tire, tools, jumper cables)