Brendan Burns' Alaska Brown Bear Gear List
Below is Brendan’s apparel and gear choices for spring brown bear hunting in Alaska. Expected temperatures are a high of 50°F to a low of 15°F, with heavy wind and rain. In the far north during the early season, you could encounter just about every possible weather pattern, so you should pack accordingly.
BRENDAN BURNS’ ALASKA BROWN BEAR HUNTING GEAR LIST
TOPS
- ULTRA Merino 120 SS Crew-T - Qty 2
- Peloton 97 Fleece Zip-T - Qty 2
- StrongFleece 275 Full Zip Hoodie
- Kenai Hooded Jacket
- KUIU Kutana Storm Shell Jacket
- Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket
- Super Down Burner Parka
BOTTOMS
- Briefs - Qty 2
- Peloton 97 Fleece Zip-Off Bottom
- KUIU Kutana Stretch Woven Pant
- Axis Hybrid Pant
- KUIU Kutana Storm Shell Pant
- Super Down PRO Pant
FOOTWEAR
- Midweight Mountain Sock - Qty 3
- Thin Merino Liner Sock - Qty 3
- Yukon HD Hunting Boot Gaiter
- Scarpa Rebel K 8 HD
HEADWEAR
GLOVES
SLEEP SYSTEM
- Super Down Sleeping Bag 0°
- Exped Megamat Lite 12 MW Sleeping Pad
- Storm Star 2 Person Tent
IN MY PACK
- PRO 6000 Hunting Pack Full Kit
- Pack Rain Cover - L
- Bow Holder
- SFS Bow Kit
- Quick Draw Gun Holder
- Glassing Pad
- Platypus 3L Hoser
- Havalon W/20 60A Blades
- Headlamps - Qty 2
- Long Spoon
- 1 Liter water bottle
- MSR Reactor Stove System
- Fuel canisters - Qty 3
- Roll Top Dry Bags - Small: Qty 2, Medium: Qty 3, Large: Qty 2
- Zip Dry Bags - Qty 2
- Medium Boned Out Meat Bag - Qty 2
- Medium Quarter Bags - Qty 2
- Leki Makali FX Carbon - Qty 2
OPTICS/GEAR
- PRO Bino Harness
- Rangefinder Holder 2.0
- Swarovski NL Pure 12x42
- Microfiber Lens Cloth - Qty 2
- Leupold RX-1200 Rangefinder
- Swarovski ATX 95 Spotting Scope
- KUIU Mountain Hunting Tripod and Head
- Sony A6500 Camera
- Iridium 9555 Sat Phone
- iPhone w/ phone scope
- TAKU 9000
PERSONAL
- First aid kit
- Noso Patches - Qty 2
- Toothbrush and paste
- Chapstick
- Vitamins and pain reliever
- Lighter and fire starter
- Ear plugs
- 15 feet paracord
- Sunglasses
- 5 pairs Rubber gloves (skinning)
