Packing/Gear List

Bow Hunting Gear List

Archery and Muzzleloader Packing/Gear List

The following checklist is provided to make your big game hunt a safe, enjoyable experience. We have divided it into two categories: General Packing and Day Pack.

You can also download our AEI Hunting Packet

GENERAL PACKING

Hunter Education Card (if born on or after Jan. 1, 1949)

Hunting License/pen

Headlamp (extra batteries)

Bow and arrows or Muzzleloader

Extra bow or muzzleloader accessories

Lightweight and mid-weight jacket

Puffy layer (synthetic or down)

Long sleeve shirts (non-cotton)

Light/mid weight hunting pants (non-cotton)

Mid-weight Socks (merino wool or synthetic blend)

Lightweight long underwear; non-cotton

Lightweight Beanie and Ball Cap

Chap stick

Rain gear jacket & pants (breathable)

T-shirts (non-cotton)

Lightweight or midweight gloves and hat, and beanie

Mid or High Hiking Boots (2 pair- waterproof-broken in)

Sunglasses

Toiletries; including shower items, bath towel and washcloth

Semi-guided hunters – may need bedding (inquire)

Watch & battery powered alarm clock

Gaiters (optional, but recommended)

GPS, OnX or GoHunt – ONLY if you are on a non-guided hunt

Bipod or Tripod for Muzzleloader

Scent-killer spray (optional)

A Note on Layering Clothing:
In Colorado, where the temperature can range between 0° and 75° on the same day, layering is a must. Wool and anything that begins with "poly" are preferred for inner layers. No cotton. Cotton is a "killer" because it dries very slowly and does not insulate well when it’s wet.

Outerwear should be waterproof/water resistant, windproof, and breathable.

DAY PACK (1500-3500 cubic in.)

*Small first-aid kit

*Compass/Maps

*Folding Bone Saw

(2) sharp hunting knives

Extra clothing layers

Lightweight gloves and Beanie/hat

Lightweight Rain gear

Range finder

Headlamp (extra batteries)

Binoculars

Hunting License/pen

Hunter's Safety Card (or picture on phone)

Camera or Phone

Extra release (if Bow Hunting)

(2) Quart size water bottles or equivalent water bladder

4 Quick Loads (if Muzzleloader Hunting)

GPS or OnX App– ONLY if you are on non-guided hunt (download maps before arrival)

Food/Snacks (we provide)

* If you are with a guide, these items are optional

*PLEASE ZERO YOUR BOW OR MUZZLELOADER PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND SPEND LOTS OF TIME PRACTICING AT MAX RANGES*

Rifle Packing/Gear List

The following checklist is provided to make your big game hunt a safe, enjoyable experience. We have divided it into two categories: General Packing and Day Pack.

You can also download our AEI Hunting Packet

GENERAL PACKING

Hunter Education Card (if born on or after Jan. 1, 1949)

Hunting License/pen

Headlamp (extra batteries)

Rifle and 2 Boxes of Ammo

Extra rifle accessories and tools

Mid-weight jacket

Puffy layer (synthetic or down)

Long sleeve shirts (non-cotton)

Light/mid weight hunting pants (non-cotton)

Mid-weight and heavy weight socks (merino wool or synthetic blend)

Mid-weight long underwear; non-cotton

Mid-weight/warm beanie and ball cap (fluorescent orange/pink)

Chap stick

Rain gear jacket & pants (breathable) - For 1st Rifle Only

T-shirts (non-cotton)

Orange Ball Cap

Orange Vest (fluorescent orange/pink)

Mid or high hiking boots (2 pair- waterproof-broken in and can be lightly insulated)

Sunglasses, sunscreen

Toiletries; including shower items, bath towel and washcloth

Semi-guided hunters – may need bedding (inquire)

Watch & battery powered alarm clock

Gaiters (highly recommended)

GPS, OnX or GoHunt – ONLY if you are on a non-guided hunt

Bipod or Tripod for Muzzleloader

A Note on Layering Clothing:

In Colorado, where the temperature can range between 0° and 75° on the same day, layering is a must. Wool and anything that begins with "poly" are preferred for inner layers. No cotton. Cotton is a "killer" because it dries very slowly and does not insulate well when it’s wet. Outerwear should be waterproof/water resistant, windproof, and breathable.

DAY PACK (1500-3500 cubic in.)

*Small first-aid kit

*Compass/Maps

*Folding bone saw

(2) sharp hunting knives

Extra clothing layers

Lightweight gloves and Beanie/hat

Lightweight rain gear (for 1st Rifle)

Range finder

Headlamp (extra batteries)

Binoculars

Hunting license/pen

Hunter's Safety Card (or picture on phone)

Camera or phone

10-14 rounds of ammo

Dope chart (Data On Previous Engagements)

(2) Quart size water bottles or equivalent water bladder

GPS, OnX or GoHunt App– ONLY if you are on non-guided hunt (download maps before arrival)

Food/Snacks (we provide)

* If you are with a guide, these items are optional

*PLEASE ZERO YOUR RIFLE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND SPEND LOTS OF TIME PRACTICING AT MAX RANGES WITH REAL LIFE SITUATIONAL SHOOTING POSITIONS*