Gift idea for a hunt helper

[Nick87]

I need some ideas for a gift for someone going along on a hunt this year. My 21 year old cousin is going with on my NM elk hunt to help out. Kid has literally been on his own since he was 18. So was pretty big of him to take off work unpaid to come along I thought. He's more like an oldest child to me and we hunt together whenever we can ( he lives a few hours away). Was wanting to buy him a lifetime hunting license for his home state of Wisconsin but they don't do that. @brockel 's binocular ad had me thinking about that. Last binos I bought from him actually went to him as well. I'm all ears for ideas...

 

[cgasner1]

Packframe

 

[Nick87]

Packframe

Any in particular?

 

[Dsnow9]

This is what I gave my buddy that came on my goat hunt. Cool pic of him on metal. A piece of scrap wood from an old mining shack at 13000ft and the hooves.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

I used to buy my nephew's preference points

 

[LIK2HNT]

Custom made knife. Had some made to give to a good friend and some family members.

 

[Jbotto]

Unless he’s someone who’s got it made already, I’d say an upgraded piece of gear would be appreciated. Not sure what but maybe even something’s he’s wanted to upgrade for awhile but just can’t justify it. Upgrade optics: scope, binos, spotter etc?

 

[Hammsolo]

Check his gear list in preparation, watch for gaps. Surprise him with a tripod maybe. It took me years to work my way to a great tripod, and it will help on the hunt.

 

[brockel]

How much you wanting to spend? Bino harness is pretty handy tool to have

 

[6mm Remington]

A Ruana knife would be a sweet gift. He could use it for years and pass it down to one of his children in the future.
All of their knives are great but I have a couple personal favorites and they are.

Steelhead
5AD
95AD

 

[cgasner1]

I was gifted a magnum set of game bags once from a buddy. Took his daughter out for her first deer he showed up a week later with bags a skull hooker and pretty sweet knife. I enjoy packing those bags in the pack every fall

 

[kansasdad]

Give him a really fine camera setup. He takes stellar images of your adventure, and he gets the camera as (partial) thanks.

 

[noharleyyet]

Cash…

 

[belshawelk]

My buddy is going with me this year a bog hunt. I bought a Benchmade knife I am giving him

 

[Nick87]

Cash…

That'd probably be the best for his situation in all honesty. Might just get gifted the sako in 7mmHT. Not sure yet.

 

[mtmuley]

That'd probably be the best for his situation in all honesty. Might just get gifted the sako in 7mmHT. Not sure yet.

Heirloom. mtmuley

 

[Addicting]

Midget hooker and some blow!

 

[Nick87]

Midget hooker and some blow!

Meh, more like good whiskey and tall hookers maybe.

 

[NEWHunter]

That'd probably be the best for his situation in all honesty. Might just get gifted the sako in 7mmHT. Not sure yet.

Based on what you’ve posted, I’d try to find where need and want meet. For example, if you’ve already gifted him a decent pair of binoculars, a nicer pair would fill a want and not a need.

If he hunts WI, there’s usually always a need and want for a new treestand and/or blind. Does he have a rangefinder?

 

[ccc23454]

Most midwest guys don't need real packs so get home a nice backpack and fill it with quality stuff he can use during trip and dam near forever. Maybe kuiu venture backpack, nalgene bottle, 2 pairs of smartwool socks, wool base layer set, sitka\kuiu pants, shirt, sweatshirt, hat and then maybe a quality knife. You know what he needs and would appreciate