2021 new gear dreams and must haves.
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BrandonM
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There are some companies coming out with some kick butt gear. I just got SG's new catalog. Wow, they are making a splash!
Sitka has updated their Dewpoint ultralight raingear, which is mostly what I use since it is so lightweight. Looking forward to seeing this stuff.
Kryptek's Sonora layers are intriguing to me for early season....could be a great layer for August archery antelope hunting.
I love this time of year...so much cool stuff coming out!!! Normally we get to see it all at the trade shows and sport shows but all are cancelled this year due to stupid COVID regs. I guess I'll just patiently wait until product is available in the coming months...
Hilltop
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I really don’t need anything but that won’t stop me from buying some things.
I don’t need them this year, but want to get a Storm Star tent and Kutana rain pants from Kuiu. Going to Kodiak next year for Sitka Blacktail. We will have a 6 man Cabelas Alaskan Guide tent or 8 man tipi, but with 4 of us and thermarest cots we will probably sleep 2 guys in the big shelter and 2 in smaller tents. Stack the cots in the bigger tent out of the way so we can all bring our chairs in if weather is to bad to hunt.
The rain pants I’d take along with my Yukon rain pants. I’m not planning to take any regular non-rain pants.
Gear I can buy early on sale or used saves me money, or at least keeps me from having to buy it while I’m focused on saving for the hunt. I’ll just watch for deals or use my birthday discount.
I don’t need them this year, but want to get a Storm Star tent and Kutana rain pants from Kuiu. Going to Kodiak next year for Sitka Blacktail. We will have a 6 man Cabelas Alaskan Guide tent or 8 man tipi, but with 4 of us and thermarest cots we will probably sleep 2 guys in the big shelter and 2 in smaller tents. Stack the cots in the bigger tent out of the way so we can all bring our chairs in if weather is to bad to hunt.
The rain pants I’d take along with my Yukon rain pants. I’m not planning to take any regular non-rain pants.
Gear I can buy early on sale or used saves me money, or at least keeps me from having to buy it while I’m focused on saving for the hunt. I’ll just watch for deals or use my birthday discount.
I never thought of just using 2 different rain pants and not normal pants... what about waders? Sales are super helpful for sure!
Id love to hear more about your hunt! I spent some time picking Jack Frosts brain about Sitka Blacktail hunting. He’s an encyclopedia of knowledge!
Id love to hear more about your hunt! I spent some time picking Jack Frosts brain about Sitka Blacktail hunting. He’s an encyclopedia of knowledge!
I have waders too. I used Wiggys on my caribou hunt for stream crossings and will probably take them to Kodiak too. At 14oz for the pair it’s cheap insurance.
I have Simms G3 chest waders I got for the moose hunt. They are good for hunts when I’m not hiking to far to fast. They are breathable and better to hike in than I expected, but not like hunting pants.
My 2 Alaska trips I have yet to use regular hunting pants. If its not raining, everything was wet from rain, frost, or dew. Rain pants with hip vents have worked well for me.
I have Simms G3 chest waders I got for the moose hunt. They are good for hunts when I’m not hiking to far to fast. They are breathable and better to hike in than I expected, but not like hunting pants.
My 2 Alaska trips I have yet to use regular hunting pants. If its not raining, everything was wet from rain, frost, or dew. Rain pants with hip vents have worked well for me.
So it really isn't hunting gear...but at this point I am just trying to make sure I have my pistol collection rounded out.
That’s a lot of great info! Thank you! I hope to make AK in the next 5 or so years!
I just got a used Sig 220 Hunter in 10mm found on Gunbroker. I would liike to fill a blacktail tag on Kodiak with the handgun if it works out, but I'll use the rifle if not. It's heavier than my G20 but I shoot single action triggers much better than striker fired.
