Total Archery Challenge gear checklist

Read event rules before packing

Check the TAC FAQ and your event page before travel. TAC says its courses can range from 20 to 120 yards; check the specific event page for available courses^[1]. TAC says shooters may use the warm-up range when the event is open^[1]. The following rules affect what you bring.

• Broadheads are not allowed on TAC courses^[1].
• Rangefinders are allowed on any part of the TAC shoot, including competitions^[1].
• A crossbow is allowed only for a shooter who cannot use a compound or traditional bow, and not on novelty shots, 3D popups or competitions^[1].

Bow, case and notes

Inspect equipment with the procedure published for that bow before travel. Carry tools only for adjustments you know how to make. String, serving, peep and D-loop work can require a press or other specialist equipment; do not treat a spare part as a field repair plan.

• Your usual bow, quiver and protective case
• Your usual release
• Tools suited to adjustments you are trained to make
• A record or photo of bow, arrow and sight settings

Sight and adjustment tools

Bring the sight you have checked with this bow and arrow setup. Check the instructions for that exact sight and pack any tool they call for. Keep its manual and a record of the settings you verified. If a tape is damaged or disturbed before the event, follow those instructions and confirm each setting again at known distances.

Optional slider-sight checks

Before travel, confirm the sight configuration and mount, check its adjustment range and clearance, and verify the distances you plan to use. If comparing a movable sight, inspect its individual model and maker instructions. The sight setup guide compares configurations without treating any distance as established until you verify it.

Rangefinder and batteries

Before packing the unit, confirm how its selected mode reports distance and angle in the manual for that exact model. Check that same manual for the battery type. If the model uses replaceable batteries, check them and pack the spares it calls for. Practice with the unit and verify the sight setting at known distances before the event.

Stock counts and prices reflect the catalog data used when this page was built. They can change. Check each product listing for current details.

Field-point arrows and spares

Bring arrows that match your bow setup and use field points. Check shaft spine with the selector for that shaft, using measured peak draw weight, arrow length and the complete point, insert, collar or outsert stack. Inspect arrows with the method published for that shaft. If you need replacement arrows, use the TAC arrow setup guide to check fit, then browse archery arrows.

Day pack

Weather, terrain and event length shape what you may want to carry. These are personal packing suggestions, separate from the event rules above. Lancaster Archery Supply's TAC gear guide is another packing reference.

• A backup release or spare release head
• Water and food for the day
• Navigation suited to the venue
• Hat and sun protection
• Rain shell and a dry bag for phone or release
• Gloves suited to the forecast
• Basic first aid supplies
• Charged phone or battery bank
• Broken-in footwear; trekking poles if useful on the terrain

Practice target and range

For setup practice, choose a full-form 3D target rated for your bow and field points. TAC says it uses primarily Rinehart targets^[1]. Check the rating for that practice target, use a safe backstop and confirm distance before shooting. Browse archery targets, then check the exact model's rating for your equipment and points.

Sight tape check

Use the tape selection method for your exact sight and verify marks at known distances with the complete bow and arrow setup. Recheck after changing components. For maker instructions and tape guidance, see the sight setup page.