EARLY ARCHERY GEAR LIST
Elk - Deer - Antelope
WE RECOMMEND 
Team ZGF believes that one of the most important parts of your hunt is your camouflage clothing and footwear. Nothing ruins a hunt faster than overheating, underdressing, using the wrong camo pattern or blistered feet. That it is why we couldn’t reinforce KUIU camo anymore than we do. There is just no better product on the market that is lighter, stretches more, cools faster, warms quicker and blends better than KUIU ultra light camouflage. KUIU is hands down the best camo we have ever worn and strongly recommend it for your next hunt.
Ultra Merino 120 LS
The Ultra Merino 120 LS Crew-T is the lightest and fastest drying of all Merino layers. It is the ideal warm weather next to skin base layer for the active hunter. 2 shirts suggested for archery hunt.
Tiburon Pant
The Tiburon Pant is the perfect pant for warm early-season hunts. This pant solves the problem of harsh temperatures on many summer and early fall hunts and scouting trips. 2 pair suggested for archery hunt.
Ultra Merino Zip-T
The highly breathable ULTRA Merino Zip-T is a warm-weather outer layer featuring Dot Air Fabric with micro openings allowing maximum airflow. 2 pair suggested for an archery hunt.
Chugach Rain Jacket
This Teton Rain Jacket offers the perfect balance between performance features, and price. At just over 8 oz., this is an impressively light and pack-able piece of true 3-layer rain-wear.
Chugach Rain Pant
The Teton Rain pant offers the perfect balance between performance, features, and price. At just over 8 oz., this is an impressively light and pack-able piece for true 3-layer rain-wear.
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Guide All-Season Jacket
The Chinook Jacket provides light insulation, wind resistance, and a durable yet quiet exterior for use in a wide range of early to mid-season hunting conditions.
Ultra Merino Crew Sock
The ULTRA Merino Crew Sock is a lightweight, technical sock that can be worn comfortably for days on end, protecting your feet from difficult mountain terrain. 3 pairs suggested for this hunt.
Ultra Merino 210 Glove
The ULTRA Merino 210 Glove is designed to have the perfect balance of durability and comfort and is effective in a wide range of conditions and temperatures as a base layer or light duty primary glove.
Kuiu Pro Hat
Made with the same 160 denier 100% Nylon CORDURA ripstop as the Icon Cap, but built with more structure and volume.
WE RECOMMEND
The TRIAX is a compact, maneuverable rig that’s deadly accurate and insanely quiet. Powered by our award-winning Crosscentric Cam system, and featuring our all-new 3D Damping technology, the TRIAX is built on a 28” ATA platform with a 6” BH and delivers up to 343 feet per second.
Preferred Equipment Items
MUTNT Binocular to Tripod Adapter
The MUTNT universal mount is a must if you’re looking to combine binoculars with a tripod. The “included” stud and universal spacers fit most of the following binos with a 1/4×20 threaded tripod housing.
- Swarovski SLC’s, Vortex, Leupold, Zeiss, Leica, Minox, Nikon, Kahles, Pentax, Steiner.
MUTNT Bow Sling-Kit
The Hunters Technology “MUTNT” Bow Sling was designed to accommodate the demands of the most physical hunters in the field. The MUTNT sling helps to reduce fatigue on long hikes while allowing access to your bow in 3 seconds or less. The sling can be used with or without a backpack and allows enough freedom of movement to climb into tree stands.
Smackdown Pro Rest
- Stainless steel launcher and axle that pivot inside super smooth dual bearings
- Can be configured for attachment to lower limb, upper limb or “up” cable
- Backed by Trophy Taker’s unconditional lifetime warranty
- Full capture containment ring with one-way rubber loading gate
Halon™ 6
The all new 2016 HALON™ is our hardest hitting flagship bow to date. Inspired by NO CAM™ technology, the Crosscentric™ Cam employs a partially concentric string payout and AVS® Technology to produce a stealthy draw and consistent accuracy while delivering speeds up to 353 feet per second.
Full Metal Jacket
Easton’s Full Metal Jacket gets more penetration, add kinetic punch for thick hide & bone.
• Pre-installed X Nocks
• X HIT 8-32 inserts included
• High-strength carbon core
• Straightness: ±.002”
Suttle T-LOK Broadhead
Everything about this broadhead is rugged. From its stout blade locking system to its one piece stainless steel ferrule. The tapered, non-vented deadly curves blade design makes it field point accurate and silent in flight. Shuttle blade design provides the slicing surface to inflict high-volume hemorrhaging.
Primary Footwear
Below are two choices of footwear companies that we know and love and highly recommend for your summer, spring and fall hunts. The footwear listed below are not necessarily the specific items we recommend but more of about the company themselves. These companies have a proven track record for high quality and comfort that is unmatched in our experience. Team ZGF recommends two types of boots for your hunt. 1) A summer light wight hiking boot- We find these have less aggressive soles are more flexible and tend not to heat your foot in those summer & fall months. 2) A waterproof over the ankle boot is recommended for your second pair. This boot will tend to be louder because of an aggressive sole but protects the ankle from sprains and wont allow your feet to get wet on those early morning stalks.
2090 Pro Evo GTX RR
Expedition boot for technical mountaineering, including climbing on high-altitude routes in the mountains and on glaciers. Ideal for use in extremely low temperatures and where crampons are recommended.
Quest Origins 2 GTX®
Imagine yourself in a classic Alpine Movie, hiking and backpacking among high mountains and Chamois. The Quest Origins 2 GTX® combines a classic leather look with Salomon’s fit and technical innovation, so you’ll be able to keep going long after the credits roll.
Fleece Sneek Boots
Non-member $49.95
Sneek Boots eliminate the noise created by footfall in nearly all conditions. Sneek boots are light and compact and can be quickly put on over any boot creating a silent barrier between you and your surroundings.
Clothing List
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4 pair camo pant
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4 long sleeve camo shirts
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4 Short sleeve camo shirts
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2 camo sweaters
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1 Lightweight Camo Jacket
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2 sets light-weather wicking base layer
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7 pair boot socks
- 1 sock cap/Beanie
- 1 camo ball cap
- 1 pair camo rain suit
- Personal towel
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1 pair light gloves
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2 pair uninsulated Hunting Boots
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2 pair extra Bootlaces
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Underwear
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Personal items
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Toiletries
Archery Equipment List
- Backup bow if desired
- Release
- Extra release
- 12 arrows
- 12 broad heads
- 12 field tips
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Towel
- Rangefinder Binos / strap
- Knife/Sharpener
- wind detector
- Flashlight(s) and Headlamp
- Phone / charger
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Digital Camera
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Extra SD cards
- 80 qt cooler.
Rifle Equipment List
- 1 extra backup rifle if desired
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40 rounds ammo
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Rangefinder
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Binos / strap
- Spotting Scope
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15 x 56 Binos
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Glassing Tripod
- Knife/Sharpener
- Flashlight(s) and Headlamp
- Phone / charger
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Digital Camera
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Extra SD cards
- 80 qt cooler.
Back Pack Items
This list is a general list of things we carry in the field in our packs and is a simple recommendation for your packs as well. However you may not feel it necessarily to bring everything on this list or you may also want to bring additional items please feel free to do so.
- Tags
- hunting License
- Compass / GPS
- Trash Bags
- Zip Lock bags
- Water bottles
- Snacks
- First Aid Kit
- Latex Gloves
- Matches
- Flashlight
- Headlamp
- Lighter
- Flagging Tape
- Toilet Paper
- Para Cord
- AA & AAA extra batteries
- Wet Wipes