Thread: What does a new hunter need?

Originally Posted by Madridista22

Hey guys, so I am completely new to all things hunting and am looking at getting into it for a hobby as well as to stock a freezer. I have never had any experience in hunting or shooting anything other than rabbits. I am planning on getting some basic tramping gear and going on some hunts with my cousins and friends to watch without shooting and get some experience and will buy more gear as I go along to be able to hunt by myself. I was wondering what sort of gear I will need and any recommendations on the types of gear or good brands that are good to have with you. I'm thinking of doing both day trips and multiday trips and mainly going after deer but really I'm just looking to start building up the basic gear to get started. If anybody can help it would be much appreciated.

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Items/brands that are possibly the best despite being relatively cheap:

Mora knife- If you are prone to losing/dropping things get a pink or orange one(or both!), get a stone and learn how to sharpen

Opinel knife for backup

Aliexpress titanium gas stoves with pot supports (buy three and you are still less than half of a fancy MSR cooker)

Casio digital watch (waterproof and accurate yet replaceable)

Vortex binos (cheap, come with a harness and will retain some value, forever warranty)

Silva Compass (get one 'baseplate' type one for map reading and a watch strap one for taking bearings)

Osprey backpack (get a bigger one, secondhand)

Do not ever skimp on:

Quality wool Socks

Sphur Hunting series (not tactical) scope mounts

GPS (Garmin Marine are my pick, they are accurate and float!)