What To Pack

Packing List

Please do not bring any camping gear or cooking gear without consulting us. This list is structured for backcountry, unguided, drop-camp hunts, so use your discretion for guided or non-wilderness trips.

Documents

CARRIED ON YOUR PERSON

  1. Driver’s license or picture ID
  2. Hunter Safety Card (birth year 1949 or after—no exceptions)
  3. CPW License/Tag and ballpoint pen

Equipment

Rifle

  • Rifle pre-sighted 2″-3″ high at 100 yards
  • 40 rounds of same brand/grain ammo
  • Scope covers
  • Compact cleaning kit

Archery

  • Bow/quiver and 1 dozen arrows
  • Cylinder arrow case
  • Extra string, rest, and sights
  • Bow tool kit

Muzzleloader

  • Muzzleloader sighted at 75 yards
  • Several pre-loaded speedloaders
  • Powerbelt Platinum bullets
  • Extra powder, primers or caps **

Other Equipment

Carried in daypack or on your person

  • Daypack (big backpack not needed for horse/vehicle hunts)
  • Knife and sharpener
  • Binoculars
  • Rangefinder
  • Bone saw *
  • Water bottle (filtered bottles now available)
  • Headlamp
  • Batteries
  • Lighter/Matches **
  • GPS *
  • Satellite phone or InReach (1 per group) *
  • Walkie-talkie radios *
  • Game calls *
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Rubber gloves
  • Parachute cord
  • Toilet paper or baby wipes
  • Orange flagging 

Duffel Bag

SOFT-SIDED 30"-36" WATERPROOF FOR PACK-IN HUNTS

Quiet Clothing

  • 2 pairs of boots (one insulated/ both waterproof)
  • Belt or suspenders
  • 3 long sleeve camo shirts
  • 3 camo pants (wool, fleece)
  • 4 pairs of light socks
  • 2 pairs of long underwear
  • 4 pairs of heavy socks
  • Several extra pairs of underwear
  • 2 pairs of gloves (1 insulated/waterproof)
  • Light hunting jacket
  • Heavy hunting jacket
  • Baseball cap (blaze solid orange for gun hunts)
  • Stocking hat (blaze solid orange for gun hunts)
  • Camp slippers
  • Gaiters (for snow)
  • Rain gear
  • Blaze solid orange vest (for gun hunts)
  • Face mask

Toiletries

  • Comb
  • Razor
  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Soap
  • Small shampoo
  • Unscented deodorant
  • Medications/ibuprofen
  • Diamox medication for altitude sickness (please consult your physician)
  • Towel and washcloth
  • Extra contacts/glasses
  • Moleskin/surgical tape

Other

  • -10F Mummy sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack (for tent camps)
  • Food, paper plates/bowls, paper goods (drop camps only) *

Equipment

CARRIED IN DAYPACK OR ON YOUR PERSON

* Not required on guided hunts
** Banned by airlines; must purchase in Colorado or ship to Comanche ahead of time.

Rifle

  • Rifle pre-sighted 2″-3″ high at 100 yards
  • 40 rounds of same brand/grain ammo
  • Scope covers
  • Compact cleaning kit

Archery

  • Bow and 1 dozen arrows
  • Cylinder arrow case
  • Extra string, rest, and sights
  • Bow tool kit

Muzzleloader

  • Muzzleloader sighted at 75 yards
  • Several pre-loaded speedloaders
  • Extra loose powder and bullets **
  • Extra primers or caps **

Other

  • Daypack
  • Knife and sharpener
  • Binoculars
  • Bone saw *
  • Camera with extra battery
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Water bottle (filtered bottles recommended)
  • Extra batteries
  • Lighter/matches **
  • Compass or GPS *
  • Toilet paper or baby wipes
  • Orange flagging *
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Rubber gloves
  • Nylon parachute cord
  • Satellite phone (1 per group) *
  • Rangefinder
  • Small foam pad for sitting
  • Game calls
  • Walkie-talkie radios *

Equipment

CARRIED IN DAYPACK OR ON YOUR PERSON

* Not required on guided hunts
** Banned by airlines; must purchase in Colorado or ship to Comanche ahead of time.

Rifle

  • Rifle pre-sighted 2” high at 100 yards
  • 40 rounds of same brand/grain ammo
  • Scope covers
  • Compact cleaning kit

Muzzleloader

  • Muzzleloader sighted at 75 yards
  • Several pre-loaded speedloaders
  • Extra loose powder and bullets **
  • Extra primers or caps **

Archery

  • Bow and 1 dozen arrows
  • Cylinder arrow case
  • Extra string, rest, and sights
  • Bow tool kit

Other

  • Daypack
  • Knife and sharpener
  • Binoculars
  • Bone saw *
  • Camera with extra battery
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Water bottle (filtered bottles recommended)
  • Extra batteries
  • Lighter/matches **
  • Compass or GPS *
  • Toilet paper or baby wipes
  • Orange flagging *
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Rubber gloves
  • Nylon parachute cord
  • Satellite phone (1 per group) *
  • Rangefinder
  • Small foam pad for sitting
  • Game calls
  • Walkie-talkie radios *

Other Things You May Need

  • -20F mummy sleeping bag and waterproof stuff sack (for tent camps)
  • Food and paper goods (drop camps only)

Other Things You May Need

  • -20F mummy sleeping bag and waterproof stuff sack (for tent camps)
  • Food and paper goods (drop camps only)

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