These are brands deer hunters rely on for clothing, boots, packs, calls and optics, from whitetail stands to western mule deer country.
| Brand | Based In | Founded | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka Gear | Bozeman, MT | 2005 | Technical hunting apparel |
| KUIU | Dixon, CA | 2011 | Ultralight layers, sold direct |
| Kenetrek | Bozeman, MT | 2005 | Mountain hunting boots |
| Mystery Ranch | Bozeman, MT | 2000 | Load-hauling frame packs |
| Phelps Game Calls | Pe Ell, WA | 2009 | Game calls |
| Vortex Optics | Barneveld, WI | 2004 | Binoculars and VIP warranty |
Sitka Gear brought technical outdoor fabrics to hunting clothing in 2005. KUIU followed in 2011 with ultralight layers sold directly to hunters. Kenetrek designs mountain boots in Bozeman and has them built in Italy. Mystery Ranch builds frame packs that carry heavy loads out of western country. Phelps Game Calls makes calls in Pe Ell, Washington, and Vortex Optics is known for binoculars backed by its VIP warranty.
