Preferred Product List for Alaskan Moose Hunt
The first category that we would like discuss is footwear. As you know from your elk hunts, proper footwear can make or break a hunt. Cold, wet feet make it uncomfortable to sit and glass. Sore, blistered feet make it difficult to quietly sneak or quickly get into position for the shot. You have both worn quality boots in the past so we understand that you know what we are talking about.
Leather Hiking Boots
Danner’s Montana boot is a great choice for this hunt. They are full leather, gore-tex lined waterproof boots. Their 400 grams of insulation should provide enough warmth on the cool mornings but not be too warm for a mid-day stalk. Through our experience, the Montana’s advanced lug design has been a hunt saver when navigating wet, icy, uneven terrain. This boot will provide the support you need for the varied conditions you will encounter on this hunt. Now, item that can make a world of difference when wearing leather boots is a good gaiter system. We use and recommend the Kenetrek gaiters. Even though Danner Montana’s have a rock guard and are built with high quality components, a pair of gaiters will save on wear and tear on both your boots and your clothing!
Danner Website:
Retail: $229.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $206.99
Kenetrek Website:
http://www.kenetrek.com/products.asp?dept=13
Retail: $49.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $44.99
Hip Waders/Chest Waders
When we talked on the phone we were questioning the chest wader recommendation a little bit. Since that time we have done more research and are sending another client to the same location on a bear hunt next week. When we combine this knowledge and Greg’s knowledge from speaking with Tim we feel that it is in your best interest to be prepared to wear chest waders on this hunt. Based on information we have gathered from Tim and two of our customers who guide in Alaska, Simms products are the serious hunters choice when they want to do it right. Their G4 wading boot has a rubber sole and is comfortable enough to wear all day. The G3 waders are sufficient enough for the hunting you will be doing. They are light weight, easy to move in, extremely abrasion and puncture resistant, and dry!
Simms Website:
http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/g4_guide_boot.html
Retail: $219.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $197.99 Boots
Retail: $399.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $359.99 G3 stockingfoot waders
If hip waders are your choice, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more comfortable, rugged pair than the Muck Woody Marsh. We, along with our customers, have worn Muck boots on various hunting trips around the globe and know that they will perform on your hunt. I have personally walked as many as 15 miles in a pair of Muck boots in one day hunting caribou in Quebec with no problems. They really are the most comfortable hip boot you will wear.
Muck Website:
http://www.muckbootcompany.com/products/WMH-MOSG
Retail: $179.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $161.99 MOSG camo
Camp Shoes
The Muck SUV hiker is our choice for a quality camp shoe that will keep you warm and dry walking around camp and in and out of your tents. These hikers easily slip on and off and are built well enough that you could wear them out in the field. They are also lightweight and easy to pack.
Muck Website:
http://www.muckbootcompany.com/products/SHS-MOBU
Retail: $79.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $71.99 MOBU Camo
Socks
As important as your boots are, your socks are equally important. The right socks will help regulate foot temperature and keep your feet warm even when damp. We strongly recommend a layering system similar to what we recommend for your clothing. A good next to skin sock that wicks moisture is critical to this system working properly. For this layer we use and recommend the Danner Thermolite sock. It is antimicrobial throughout its construction so it will minimize odor development. Your next layer should be one of two socks: A midweight merino wool sock or a heavyweight merino wool sock. Merino wool will keep you warm even when wet and will not begin to smell after days of heavy use. We recommend that you bring some of each weight to be prepared for the various weather patterns you may encounter. A good choice for the midweight is the Danner Merino Wool Pronghorn. We have two recommendations on a heavyweight sock. One is the Danner Merino Wool Frontier Extreme. The other is the Filson Heavyweight Merino Wool Sock. Always remember – it never hurts to have an extra pair or two in case you get wet!
Danner Thermolite:
Retail: $9.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $7.99
Danner Pronghorn:
Retail: $14.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $11.99
Danner Frontier Extreme:
Retail: $18.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $14.99
Filson Heavyweight:
Retail: $24.99 Exclusive OC client pricing: $22.99
Danner Website:
http://www.danner.com/category/accessories/socks.do
Filson Website:
http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092582&cp=2069836.2065000.2075119
It is our hope that you find the information we provided to be useful. Once you have had a chance to look this over and do some research of your own we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please remember, there are many choices in the categories we have discussed. The aforementioned products are our recommendations based on the joint effort of Streiff Sporting Goods and our customers, Outdoor Connection agents and clients who have been to this destination, Aleutian Islands Guide Service, and our supporting manufacturers.
