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The $1500 Deer Hunt Gear List

We here at Western Hunter always strive to give our readers the information they desire. Recently we have noticed a good portion of our readers want to see more budget-friendly options when it comes to gear. We also noticed that most of our readers prefer the DIY self-guided adventure stories to the fully guided ones.

Bearwatch Systems Electric Fence

There are numerous things that will keep a hunter from getting good rest in the backcountry, but for me, the idea of an intruding grizzly bear is near the top of the list. That is if I’m not surrounded by an electric fence that puts out over 10,000 volts. This past fall I had the opportunity to do a backpack hunt in an area with a dense population of grizzly bears, so I was thankful for the opportunity to put the Bearwatch Systems fence to the test.

Camp Chef Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System

Camp Chef’s Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System has proven to be absolutely dummy-proof. Out of the box, it comes with everything you need to get a hot fire going, except the firewood - that’s on you.

Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent

The Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent is a great option for the weekend warrior when you only have a few days to scout/hunt.

Bakcou Insulated Game Bag

Elk hunting involves bringing home copious amounts of meat to be processed, and that meat needs to get from point A, the field, to point B, the freezer, all while remaining cold. The Bakcou Insulated Game Bag is an oversized soft cooler with a 60” zipper across the top.

Pecos Outdoor Table

This may be the last outdoor table you’ll ever have to buy. At first, the price may appear steep but the level of quality on this table is instantly apparent when you see and handle one in person.