Typical Western Hunt – Rent Outdoor Gear

Optics

Buy/Rent the highest quality optics.

Binoculars (Quality 8’s or 10’s)
Spotting Scope
Tripod
Rangefinder
Bino Harness
Phone Skope
Lens Cloth
Defogger

Rifle Hunts

Use enough gun. We suggest these calibers: .270 Winchester; 7mm Remington Magnum; .30-06 Springfield; .300 WSM; .300 Winchester Magnum; .300 Weatherby Magnum; 30 Nosler; .338 RCM; or .338 Winchester Magnum. Other options might be: 6.5 Creedmoor; .280 Ackley Improved; or 28 Nosler.

Rifle
Shells (at least one box)
Scope (with rain cover)
Sling
Shooting Sticks
Soft Rifle Case
Hard Rifle Case
Gun Cleaning Kit

Archery Hunts

The Outdoors International team shoots Hoyt.

Bow *check regulations in the state you are hunting
Arrows (at least one doz.)
Broadheads *check regulations in the state you are hunting
Release *an extra release is recommended
Soft Bow Case
Hard Bow Case

Hunting Accessories

Elk Decoy (if applicable)
Cow Calls (if applicable)
Bugle and Bugle Tube (if applicable)
Ground Blind
Folding Chair
Bow Holder
Day Pack
Water Bottle
Large Backpack
Wind Direction Indicator
Flashlight
Headlamp
Hunting Knife
Multi-Tool
Topo Maps or Mobile Mapping Software
inReach GPS
Scent Elimination Spray
Water Bladder (2L)
Fire Starter Kit
Game Bags
Caping Salt
Dry Bag

Apparel

Underwear (1 pair per day)
Base Layer Top and Bottom (2 – 3 pairs per week) *we suggest merino wool
Lightweight Camo Jacket
Windstopper Camo Jacket
Midweight Camo Jacket
Lightweight Camo Vest
Lightweight Camo Shirt (3 – 5 per week) *you can get away with fewer shirts if you wear merino wool.
Lightweight Camo Pants (1-2 pair per week)
Midweight Camo Pants (1 pair per week)
Rain Gear
Blaze Orange (rifle hunts) *check regulations in the state you are hunting
Lightweight Gloves
Midweight Gloves
Camo or Neutral-colored Cap
Camo Stocking Cap or Camo Beanie
Camo Head Net