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Suggested Clothing & Gear


The right equipment and clothing is extremely important on an arctic hunt. We recommend Cabelas: 1-800-237-4444 | Cabelas.com or Northern Outfitters: 1-800-944-9276 for getting proper clothing and gear.

Caribou Hunts:

  • A complete set of good quality waterproof rain gear (a pair of bib overalls or loose
  • fitting waist pants, and preferably a ¾ length jacket)
  • Ex. Helly Hansen or Cabelas MT050 or any high tech un-insulated rainwear
  • One cool/extreme weather field coat or parka with hood. We suggest cabela’s Gortex
  • White Tail Series or the Browning Hydrofleece or similar
  • For pants, we suggest either insulated or uninsulated Goretex (depending on the month
  • you are hunting). Ex. Cabela’s Ambush Goretex jean cut pants
  • Medium or heavy wool pants
  • One wool sweater or polyester/fleece jacket; Two wool or poly-pro field shirts
  • Two sets of thermal, poly-pro or capilene long underwear
  • Five pairs of medium/heavy wool or synthetic socks
  • One pair each of warm wool and waterproof insulated gloves (Goretex)
  • Hiking boots (insulated)
  • One pair – 15” insulated rubber boots (Cabelas 1400 gram or warmer boots)
  • Binoculars 8x42, 7x50 or 10x50 , spotting scope is optimal
  • Hard rifle case for travel and a soft case for the float plane charter
  • Flashlight, headlamp, camp shoes, towels, bug dope, head net, meds, knife, etc.
  • Dry pack, medium to large
  • Optional……….Therma Rest Sleeping Pad, we supply pads but not Therma Rest
  • One good quality sleeping bag (polar guard or Hollofil/quallofill) rated to 10 degrees
  • Firearms: Caribou, 6MM and up, 20-30 rounds
Clothing should be Medium or Heavy depending on month. This is a generous list that would be adequate for our Mid/late September and October hunts.

Personal Comfort:
  • Tooth brush and paste
  • Razor and shaving lotion
  • Personal medication
  • Hair care products
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Digital camera and batteries

Polar Bear/Wolf/Muskox Hunts:

  • Down parka with fur trimmed hood and down wind pants (rated to 40 below)
  • Warm mitts, large enough for inner gloves, heavy woolen shooting gloves
  • Face mask and tinted snowmobile googles
  • Fur hat with flaps that tie down around ears and back of neck
  • The warmest boots made by Cabelas or Northern Outfitters. Boots should be designed for extreme cold with liners and bring extra liners.
  • Bring lighter clothing for in or around camp - camp boots, jacket, sweater, light wind pants, toque, gloves...
  • Murals or light shoes, easy to put on and pull off, for camp
  • Pure wool or wool/polypropylene long-handle underwear
  • 4 or 5 pairs heavy wool socks, 4-5 pairs thinner wool socks
  • Pair heavy wool pants and 2 heavy wool shirts
  • A down-filled sleeping bag rated for -40 F
  • Sharp knife and sharpening steel
  • High quality binoculars and/or spotting scope
  • Hard gun case for shipping and hunting, recommend SKB hard case from Cabelas
  • High powered rifle with 40 rounds (300 magnum or larger)

Personal Comfort:
  • Tooth brush and paste
  • Razor and shaving lotion
  • Personal medication
  • Hair care products
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Digital camera and batteries