DIY Hunting

DIY Sitka Blacktail Packing List Builder

Personalized, interactive packing list for a DIY Sitka blacktail hunt on Kodiak — check items off, filter by season and trip length, and print.

Updated July 2026 · Kodiak Island, Alaska

Pick your season and trip length, then check items off as you pack. Everything saves to your browser automatically — come back a week later and your progress is still there. Hit print when you're ready for a paper copy on the yacht.

Interactive tool

Your Kodiak packing list

Personalize this list for your trip. Progress saves to your browser so you can come back and pick up where you left off. Print when you're ready to pack.

Packing list· Late season · 7-day trip

0 of 50 packed

Documents & Licenses

Rifle & Ammo

Optics

Rain Gear (Non-Negotiable)

Layers

Boots

Pack & Meat Care

Safety & Bears

Electronics

Personal & Travel

Saved to this browser only. Clearing site data will erase your progress.

How to use it

  • Early season swaps in alpine gear — leather boots, gaiters, spotting scope, lighter base layers.
  • Late season switches to Xtratufs, heavier layers, and a synthetic puffy that handles wet weather.
  • Items marked essential are the ones we consider non-negotiable — a missing item there ends trips.
  • Read the full gear list guide for why each piece matters.

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