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 50F to a low of 15F, 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 125 SS Crew-T - 2
- StrongFleece Hybrid 260 Zip-T Hoodie
- Kenai Hooded Jacket
- Kutana Storm Shell Jacket
- Super Down PRO Hooded Jacket
BOTTOMS
- Briefs - 2
- Peloton 97 Fleece Zip-Off Bottom
- Kutana Stretch Woven Pant
- Axis Hybrid Pant
- Kutana Storm Shell Pant
- Super Down PRO Pant
FOOTWEAR
- ULTRA Merino Crew Sock - 3
- Thin Merino Liner Sock - 3
- Yukon Gaiter
- Scarpa Rebel K 8 HD
HEADWEAR
GLOVES
SLEEP SYSTEM
- Super Down Sleeping Bag 0°
- Summit Star 1 Person Tent Set
- Klymit Sleeping Pad
- Storm Star 2 Person Tent
IN MY PACK
- PRO 6000 Full Kit
- Pack Rain Cover - L
- Quick Draw Gun Holder
- Glassing Pad
- Platypus 3L Hoser
- Havalon W/20 60A Blades
- Headlamps - 2
- Long Spoon
- 1 Liter water bottle
- MSR Reactor Stove System and 3 fuel canisters
- Roll Top Dry Bags (2 S, 3 M, 2 L)
- Zip Dry Bags - 2
- Medium Boned Out Meat Bag - 2
- Medium Quarter Bags - 2
- Leki Makali FX Carbon - 2
OPTICS/GEAR
- PRO Bino Harness
- Rangefinder Holder 2.0
- Swarovski NL Pure 12x42
- Microfiber Lens Cloth - 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
- SFS Bow Kit
PERSONAL
- First aid kit
- Noso Patches - 2
- Toothbrush and paste
- Chapstick
- Vitamins and pain reliever
- Lighter and fire starter
- Ear plugs
- 15 feet paracord
- Sunglasses
- 5 pairs Rubber gloves (skinning)
