Essential Gear for the Traveling Hunter

Navigation, water purification, organization, and weapon maintenance—you never know what the journey may throw at you, but you can be well-prepared.

The following compilation of gear should serve as pillars of packing that you are better with than without.

Continue reading to learn more about essential gear for a traveling hunter, written by the Petersen's Hunting Editors.

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

I’m also a fan of the venerable Sawyer Squeeze. Just collect water and drink!

Trey French
Mwandishi

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

I’m not a fan of bugs, so Sawyer Picaridin spray is always in my pack.

Isis Briones
Writer and Editor