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Season 8, Episode 2 Gear: Blue Mountain Bugles

Two hunters on a ridge; foreground hunter in camo using a spotting scope toward valley

Janis Putelis smiling with backpack straps, gray shirt, rock background

Janis PutelisJanis Putelis is the Director and Executive Producer of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and co-host of The MeatEater Podcast. Before joining MeatEater in 2012, Putelis spent over a decade guiding hunting and fishing trips in Colorado, Arizona, and Mexico and three years in a professional kitchen.Oct 25, 2019

In this episode, Steve is chasing big bulls in southeastern Washington. Packing for a week in the backcountry requires careful planning and perfect gear, especially with the unpredictable weather this time of year. Here is some of what we used on the hunt.

Packs
Stone Glacier Sky 5900
Stone Glacier Solo

Archery Gear
Easton FMJ Arrows
G5 Montec Broadheads
Spot Hogg Wiseguy Release

Clothing
First Lite Brooks Down Sweater
First Lite Uncompahgre Puffy Jacket
First Lite Obsidian Merino Pants
First Lite Klamath Hoody
First Lite Aerowool Neck Gaiter
First Lite Shale Hybrid Glove
First Lite Tag Cuff Merino Beanie
Schnee’s Beartooth Boots

Calls
Phelps Game Calls Bugle Tube
Phelps Game Calls Diaphragm Calls
Phelps Game Calls E-Z-Estrus Elk Call

Miscellaneous Items
FHF Bino Harness
Benchmade Steep Country Knife
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
Thermarest Z Seat