Garrett’s Hunting Gear List (Updated to be Current)

Overview

Here is my deer hunting gear list (not including clothing, which is covered in a separate gear list post). Often I try new things, so likely on any given day my gear may vary from what is shown below. However, when I find something that is truly an improvement, I will update this list. Some of the links below are direct links to the manufacturer, while others are Amazon links. If you use one of the Amazon links to purchase, I make a small commission from Amazon, which helps me to continue producing content. Don’t feel obligated to use them if you find a better price elsewhere.

Digital Mapping/Apps

Spartan Forge (20% discount with code: DIY): https://www.spartanforge.ai

Saddle Hunting

Tethrd Lockdown Saddle

Platform: Tethrd Predator (carbon XL when it launches)

Additional Steps if needed: TreeHopper or Bullman Platform on ratchet (operated quietly)

Link to DIY SitDrag/Rock Harness page I used in the past: DIY Hunting Saddle

Safety Tether

Tethrd 8mm: https://tethrdnation.com/product/tree-tether-8mm/

MadRock Safeguard: https://amzn.to/4aApGfi

OR – 6mm TRC tied into a compact JRB hitch

DMM Phantom Screwgate Carabiner: https://amzn.to/3QWnfZb

Lineman’s Belt

Sterling TRC 6mm with DIY amsteel distel hitch: https://doublesteps.com/product/sterling-6mm-trc/

Black Diamond Neutrino Wiregate Carabiner: http://amzn.to/2CiJFSb

Climbing Method

Tethrd One Climbing Sticks: https://tethrdnation.com/product/tethrd-one-climbing-stick/

Tethrd Skeletor Climbing Sticks: https://tethrdnation.com/product/skeletors/

DIY Climbing Sticks: DIY Climbing Sticks – Ultralight [Video]

DIY Aiders of either Amsteel or 1″ Tubular webbing

Optics

Marsupial Gear Bino Harness and Range Finder Pouch OR Rick Young Bino Harness

Maven B2 7×45 (great ultra low light)

Vortex Razor UHD 10×50 (great for mid-range ramge glassing or bow hunting open country): https://amzn.to/3vgnnxF

Vortex Diamondback HD 8×32 (great minimalist/timber): https://amzn.to/3vgnnxF

Bow/Arrows

2023 PSE Omen 75# 29.5″

Setup 1:

Rip XV 250 Spine

Ethics 50gr HIT + Iron Will titanium collars, DCA Super Sabre vanes 2.5deg left, Nockturnal

Broadheads: Sevr, Ironwill Wide

Total weight: 450gr

Speed: 308fps

Longbow Setup

64″ Acadian Woods 3 piece Tree Stick. 43# @ 28″ (~46# @ 29.5)

TTT Flemish Twist String

400 Spine 34″ Black Eagle Instinct with Valkyrie components and Halo nocks

Valkyrie Jagger broadheads (200gr)

Recurve Setup (supercurve)

Backwoods Composites HIT19 Riser with MOAC 2.0 limbs. ~44# @ 29.5″

Springy rest with 30oz spring and PTFE tubing sleeve. TTT Flemish twist string

300 spine 32″ Daysix HD arrows, all steel Ethics components (135gr) and 200gr tips. Wild Turkey feathers and/or AAE trad vanes cut to 2.25″ 4 fletch and Halo Nocks

Sam’s Setup

Bowtech Eva Shockey Gen 2

Daysix Evo Broadheads, 100gr

Black Eagle Rampage 400 spine (23.5″ cut length) and nockturnals

Disclaimer: I’m always playing around with arrow and broadhead setups so these things are always changing. 

Hunting Release: Stan Xtinction II Index release

Accessories

ArmyTek Wizard Pro: https://amzn.to/338wVIP

Gerber Principle: https://amzn.to/3vgnnxF

Gerber Vital Big Game: https://amzn.to/3ncPLbD

Tethrd HYS Strap: https://tethrdnation.com/product/hys-strap/

Packs

Tethrd FAS pack, bottomland

EXO Mountain K4 frame

Filming

Sony ZV-E1: https://amzn.to/2WKtDg1

Sony 18-105 PZ OSS Main lens: https://amzn.to/41D3DjH

Sony 20mm 1.8 Lens: https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/full-frame-e-mount/p/sel20f18g

Sennheiser MKE400 Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3tnyZyr

Insta360 Ace Pro and Remote: https://amzn.to/4aApGfi

Insta360 X4 (360 cam): https://amzn.to/3UABKXE

DJI Mic 2 Wireless Mic kit: https://amzn.to/3Uzm4Eg

DIY Camera Arm

Clothing – Base/Mid Layers

Sitka Equinox Guard Set (turkey season for better tick prevention): https://bit.ly/3jymYf6

Thin Merino Base Layers (Kuiu 120 LT top, First Lite kiln bottoms)

First Lite Furnace Boot cut Zip Off (mid layer worn in on cold hunts)

Appalachian Gear Company – 100% Alpaca Hoody

Gore Windstopper Base Layer (great for cold walks in. Back is breathable – cuts wind when wearing wool or other non-wind blocking layers)

Clothing – Pants

Kuiu Pro Brush Pants (most scouting and hunting)

First Lite Catalyst Foundry (down into 20s all-day sit with proper base/mid under)

Thlete Ice Station Bibs (teens and colder)

Clothing – Upper Body Layers

Asio Core mid-season Vest

Thlete Northstar Jacket: https://thlete.com/northstar-jacket/

Scenkok Divergent Jacket (heavy but similar use case as Fanatic jacket): https://amzn.to/3vgnnxF

Sitka Fanatic Jacket: https://bit.ly/3ivNNPG

Clothing – Accessories

Sitka Incinerator GTX Hat: https://bit.ly/3ip8Cwk

Sitka Incinerator Muff

Cabelas thin Windstopper Gloves (with shooting hand finger and thumb cut off

Code of Silence Dialed In Stand Cap: https://www.codeofsilence.com/collections/accessories/products/coldfjall-standcap

Pnuma Heated Vest and Pants: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/collections/heated-core?utm_source=google&utm_medium=&utm_id=15554079241&utm_content=&utm_term=&creativeId=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7KqZBhCBARIsAI-fTKJxzzVbwNxF_mh6ugUfFnyb4E3cLzN1ZylNC5S131lB360AW0xG3SAaAt6oEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7KqZBhCBARIsAI-fTKJxzzVbwNxF_mh6ugUfFnyb4E3cLzN1ZylNC5S131lB360AW0xG3SAaAt6oEALw_wcB&_atid=Bun6Fl9CopXy0UbDq5t69PH0pNj3RN

Boots

Gumleaf Viking Tex: https://www.gumleafusa.com/shop/boots/the-viking-tex-for-men-and-women/

Lowa Zephyr Hi TF: https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/all-task-force-tactical-cqc/zephyr-hi-tf-coyote-op

Tingly ultralight w/Yoder chaps: https://ridgelinesupply.com/product/tingley/

Artic Shield Boot Covers: https://amzn.to/2TAPsub

Akara Nordman Boots: https://thereelshot.com/akara-nordman-classic-pro-boots/

Camping

Exped Downmat HL Winter: https://amzn.to/3jw1y2f

Seek Outside Redcliff Light: https://seekoutside.com/redcliff-light/

Kifaru 20deg Slick Bag: https://kifaru.net/products/slick-bag-0