Answer four questions before buying anything.
What will you hunt?
The game and season set the core needs, from calls to caliber.
Where will you hunt?
Terrain and weather decide boots, layers and pack size.
Does it fit?
Boots, packs and clothing must fit well. Try them on with the layers you will wear.
What is the budget?
Spend the most on optics and boots, which are used on every hunt.
Your purchase helps conservation
Federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment fund state wildlife restoration.