Clothing & personal items

Here are some lists of items we recommend you bring for a hunting trip.

Clothing

• Socks (1pair for every 2-4 days)
• Long Underwear (top & bottoms, light for Aug, mid for Sept, heavy for Oct)
• Underwear (1 pair for every 2-4 days)
• 2 Pair Pants (quick dry synthetic fabric)
• 2 Long Sleeve Shirts
• Gloves (light for early hunts and heavier on late hunts)
• Good Raingear (light weight & packable, KUIU and Sitka are good choices)
• Jacket (med weight wool or fleece)
• Insulated Jacket (down or synthetic fill for Sept/Oct)
• Camp Shoes (something light to wear at night or cross creeks, crocks work well)
• Travel Clothes (wear to and from hotel, can leave in hard case at hotel)
• Gaiters (waterproof, excellent for crossing creeks and wet grass in mornings)
• Wiggies (light weight & packable hip boots)

Personal

• Tooth Brush
• Lip Balm (should be at least #10 SPF)
• Sun Block (should be at least #30 SPF)
• Toilet Paper (if there is a particular type you prefer)
• Shampoo & Liquid Soap (small 2oz bottle)
• Small Towel or Washcloth
• Deodorant
• Baby Wipes (travel pack of 15 to wash up or instead of TP)
• Prescription Medication
• Advil or Aspirin (anti-inflammatory)
• Bandages and Medicated Ointment
• Blister Kit or Mole Skin
• Insect Repellant (types that contain deet work best)

Miscellaneous

• Airline Tickets
• Passport/I.D (you must now have a passport to travel to Canada)
• Non-Resident Firearms Declaration (RCMP 5589 / CAFC 909 form signed at customs)
• Cashier’s/Travelers Checks and USD Cash (used to pay trophy fees, gratuities)
• Digital Camera
• Headlamp or Flashlight (bring extra batteries)
• Water Bottle (1 liter, hard)
• Lighter and Waterproof Matches
• Compass
• Sunglasses
• Small Paperback Book
• Hunting Licenses and Tags (these will be given to you in Whitehorse or camp)

Optional Personal Items

• Satellite Phone (bring extra batteries)
• Water Filter (clean water sources are generally available)
• Small Notepad and Pencil
• Any Specialty Foods (jerky, gum, mints, snacks, or anything for a special diet)

Note: Total weight of the gear you bring on the bush plane should be limited to about 60 lbs.