| With hunting season just around the corner, it is | | | | speed of technology, the scopes on your gun can |
| time to make sure you have all the essentials | | | | be updated about every other season. |
| ready. The first step is to try on last year’s | | | | Scent control is key. Make sure you have |
| clothing items for size. Pants and boots can be | | | | something to neutralize your human scent, as well |
| especially uncomfortable if you have grown a few | | | | as something such as doe or deer scent to blend |
| inches. After determining the clothing for your | | | | in to the wilderness better. Be careful not to |
| climate, and making sure it fits, the next step is | | | | wash your clothing in detergent that is especially |
| to get your backpack together. | | | | floral. |
| A camelbak backpack is a really good investment | | | | Your knife is one of your most valuable items |
| for hunters and hikers alike. Their design ensures | | | | when hunting. There are plenty of brands out |
| that you will not get any back discomfort from | | | | there, such as Leatherman or Buck that have |
| carrying excess weight. The different pockets are | | | | knives for every occasion. Make sure you buy a |
| also helpful for easily accessing your things. | | | | Leatherman Knife so it will last a long time. |
| Now that you’ve got the backpack, time to | | | | Sustenance and hydration are important on a |
| fill it. A compass or map is crucial when spending | | | | hunting trip, so make sure to bring water and an |
| extensive periods in the wilderness, or if you are | | | | inconspicuous snack, like beef jerky. You want to |
| going into unfamiliar territory. A compass is | | | | avoid anything with too much garbage or too |
| always important, and a map can be very helpful | | | | smelly. |
| if you get lost. Brunton is a really good brand for | | | | Always pack a few extras, such as extra |
| compasses. | | | | ammunition. This is very important since you |
| Scopes and binoculars are also very vital. Though | | | | don’t want to cut a trip short because you |
| you might already have scopes with your gun, an | | | | forgot your ammunition! You might also want to |
| extra set of binoculars is always handy. With the | | | | pack some extra string and tape. |