<p>SHOT Show week in Vegas, so we’re doing something a little different: a throwback “Rifle Gear 101” episode from the Western Rookie days, republished here on Drawn West. It’s a full, practical walkthrough of what actually matters for a western rifle hunt: layering for chaotic October/November weather, keeping feet dry with gaiters, and building a clothing system you can mix and match instead of buying one “mega jacket.”</p><p>From there we get into camp comfort (truck-seat mattress vs. tent, propane vs. wood heat, and why warm food matters more the colder it gets), then the unsexy-but-critical stuff: tools, tow straps, shovels, chains, and spare tires so a broken rig doesn’t end your hunt.</p><p>We wrap with the “gear brain” section: kill kit + game bags, pack setup, glassing systems, and then a straight-shooting breakdown of calibers, bullet types, and rifle optics so you can keep it simple and still be effective.</p><p>Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br>RTICCoolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!<br><a href="https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers">https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers</a><br>OkumaFishing – Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!<br><a href="https://alnk.to/31sVDzF">https://alnk.to/31sVDzF</a><br>FirstMonth FREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE <a href="https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE">https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE</a><br>Save$150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE <a href="https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q">https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q</a><br>Save10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS <br><u>https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb</u>00:00 — 6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics Lead-In</p><p>00:33 — Shot Show Week + Throwback Episode Plan</p><p>03:15 — Rifle Season Weather + Layering Strategy</p><p>12:59 — GOHUNT Draw Odds + Insider Plug</p><p>14:15 — Gloves + Cold-Hand System</p><p>16:23 — Camp Styles + Heaters (Propane vs Wood)</p><p>25:17 — Truck Tools, Straps, Chains, Spares</p><p>31:14 — Kill Kit + Game Bags + Pack Setup</p><p>41:26 — Glassing System: Binos, Tripod, Spotter</p><p>48:37 — Calibers, Bullets, and Rifle Optics Wrap-Up</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>