Below we are going to take a minute and outline some essential gear you should have with you on your British Columbia hunt.  Whether this is a combo moose / caribou hunt, or a single species moose, goat or caribou hunt, all of these items will help aid in making your tip successful and memorable.

Packing List:

When you are packing your bag for your hunt please remember their is a weight restriction when coming into the main lodge of 50 lbs or 22kg. When you are in Smithers, British Columbia you can leave your extra baggage at your hotel, Prestige: Hudson Bay Lodge. They offer a secure and locked room when you are away in the field. We have provided a list of recommended items to bring.

Clothing: For In the Field

• 3-5 pairs of Socks
• 3-5 pairs of Underwear
• 1 pair of base layers: shirt and pant
• 1 pair of mid-layers: Long sleeves shirt or vest, field pants, light jacket
• 1 pair of outer layers: wind breaker jacket, down jacket
• 1 pair of boots Boots
• 1 set of Gaitors
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 beanie or toque
• 1 Brimmed hat
• Rain gear suit

Pack:

Should be 45-70 lbs including food, water, tent, and weapon. Food will be provided in camp. Try not to bring extras because you will also have an animal to pack out.

• 70 litter or 7000 cubic inches Backpack
• Rainfly
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Knife
• 1 litter Water Bottle
• Ammunition
• Rifle or Bow
• Binoculars and rangefinders
• Lighter and Firestarter
• Head lamp with extra batteries
• Camera with extra battery and memory cards
• Anything else you need for personal self: i.e medication, hygiene, etc.
• Any extra clothing you need: i.e gloves, walking sticks.

Optional items:

• Sunglasses
• Special food you may want – candies, drink crystals, jerkey
• Extra buckle for backpack
• Satellite phone
• Pain Medication if you experience any discomfort

Walking sticks are not required. If you have poor balance or have knee issues we suggest that you invest in a pair. Also walking sticks double as shooting sticks or glassing sticks.

We do offer backpack rentals.