The only things you need to bring are good clothes and boots.  Now what does good mean? As far as clothing goes we suggest using the layering system. This way you can regulate your heat properly as the weather changes or we transition from glassing to hiking. This means you want good moisture wicking base layers, something like Earth Sea Sky’s power wool base layers are great as they combine the wicking properties of a technical synthetic and the anti bacterial (stink) factor of wool. Then you want some mid layers that can add plenty of warmth. Then a top layer preferably wind breaking, a good Primaloft works well and lastly a full waterproof. We prefer these to have a soft outer as they are much more quiet than some of the hardshell water proofs. Swazi make some great options. For the bottom half you want to have a similar system, although we will often wear shorts over our base layer for comfort and moveability. Your gear does not have to be the latest and greatest or camoflage, but we do suggest that you go with darker colours that will blend in with the environment. As for boots please don’t buy the boots your going to hunt with the day before the hunt. Good boots normally need a little breaking in. You want a pair of boots with a good stiff sole and strong ankle support. When you are trying boots on you do not want much or any side to side movement and you really want to make sure you can not kick your toes against the front of the boot, this will become very painful after long descents. Everything else we can provide or hire, but the more of your own kit you bring, that you are comfortable with, the better.

Don’t forget your camera!!