Hunting Equipment Product Reviews - Hunting Equipment, Hunting Gear

I enjoyed this light while I had it, but the fact that I no longer own it does speak to one of its shortcomings. It was very handy, but really didn't like to stay clipped in place...

Magellan's eXplorist 310 is a useful tool for hunters, but is it the best available? And do the good features of the eXplorist 310 outshine the bad ones? Read this article to find out.

This personal hand warmer heater takes lighter fluid and burns for a good long time - theoretically. How does it really perform? Read the review to find out.

This call is heavier than you'd think, and its silly design attempts to resemble a deer's antler. It's also endorsed by Michael Waddell. Is it any good? Let's find out...

They call these matches "stormproof," but are they really? How to they actually perform in the real world? Let's find out...

Review of Great Day Quick Draw floor mounted gun rack model QD800, and UVQD800PMP mounting plate. It's a vertical gun rack which mounts to the floor and holds two guns upright in a UTV, golf cart, truck, etc.

This kit contains several small items, intended to educate folks about ticks, and provide them with the means to remove the tick - and even to send removed ticks to a lab for testing.

Review of Big Sky Racks UTV Sky Bar overhead gun rack for rifles and shotguns. This rack is for UTVs with 1.75" (1 3/4") roll cage bars, and it works great on my 2006 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 with factory roof. It will also work with other UTVs, and can be mounted in other locations (not just overhead).

Review of Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Scout flint and steel fire starter. This is a handy item to have, although it requires the use of two hands and if the lanyard breaks you may lose one of the pieces.

Review of UST WetFire tinder cubes. This chemical fire-starting material can work very well - I've seen it - but in my case, it just doesn't cut it. I believe it suffers from a short shelf life...

Review of UST BlastMatch one-handed fire starter. This handy little one-handed flint-and-steel fire starting tool is useful, but could benefit from a bit more built-in strength and practicality.

Review of UST Sparkie one-handed fire starter. This handy little one-handed flint-and-steel fire starting tool is compact and light, but doesn't produce the volume of sparks that larger ones can - and it shouldn't be struck repeatedly, for fear of damage to itself.

Review of Redi Shooter, a belt-mounted carrier or holster for long guns. Carry a rifle or shotgun on your hip or in front of your waist...

Review of Camo Polar Buff multifunctional headwear for hunting. Ever watch Survivor? If so, you know the phrase, "Drop your Buffs." This is made by the same company as those Buffs, and is very similar. The Polar Buff has nine inches of Polartec® fleece added to one end, to help keep you warm in the woods. Can be worn as a ace mask, cap, neck...

Review of Lorpen STOP Odor Eliminator Stalker hunting socks. These socks are warm, comfortable, and tough, and they also help eliminate foot odor. Do they work? I was a good test case for their odor-elimination claims...

Review of LimbSaver Crossbow Silencer System 3312 for split limb crossbows. I installed this on my Barnett Wildcat C5 crossbow prior to my first season hunting with it. Two trips to the woods brought me two deer, and neither one even thought of jumping the string. Noise was reduced by a large margin with I installed them.

Review of Energizer Night Strike Compact LED Flashlight - plastic (polymer) body, belt or hat/cap clip, red, white, and blue lights. This light is tough and bright, but what about battery life and switch locations?

Review of Energizer Night Strike Swivel LED Flashlight - plastic (polymer) body, belt clip, red, white, blue, green, and UV (black) lights. This light is tough and bright, but what about battery life and switch locations?

Review of Energizer Night Strike Handheld LED Flashlight - magnesium alloy body, belt clip, red and white lights. This light is very tough and very bright, but what about battery life?

Review of Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP binoculars. These binocs don't skimp on quality, providing great service and comfort.

Review of Reel Sling retractable rifle and shotgun sling by Gear Keeper. This nifty, high-quality sling retracts using a high-strength tether and reel design, and separates into two stowable pieces so it never leaves your gun. This unique sling could be great for some hunters in some applications, but it was awkward and too noisy for my taste.

Review of Rage 2 blade broadheads for bowhunting. Review and evaluation of the popular and effective Rage 2 Blade Broadheads.

Hunting light review of Spotlight 12v compact rechargeable LED flashlight, which charges in a vehicle cigarette lighter socket.

Review of FatBoy Hunting Cushion and CloudTop cover by Hunt Comfort

How to remove a tick? This nifty tick removal tool takes care of that problem, and it removes the whole tick in one easy operation.

Test & Review of Sheffield's Utility Knife Hook Blades, for gutting and/or skinning deer. These blades are used for other things, but they also work great for slitting the hide when skinning a deer, or opening one for field dressing.

Field test & review of Snake Guardz snake protection gaiters, leg armor designed to protect your lower leg from venomous snakes.

Field test & review of Lorpen hunting socks. These socks feature natural Merino wool, plus high-tech fibers such as Lycra and Polyamide, and some have Primaloft insulation rather than wool. These socks can be a real treat for your feet!

Test and Review of Leatherman Vista Hunting Pruner Multitool. This tool offers a lot of goodies for hunters, in a small package.

Review of Sheffield Rhino Folding Lockback Utility Skinning Knife. Very interesting product that allows a nice sharp skinning blade, every time.

Review of Leatherman Steens Fixed Blade Hunting Knife. Very interesting and innovative knife that includes a very impressive bone saw, a diamond sharpener, and a full-size gut hook.

Review of Leatherman Klamath Folding Hunting Knife. Very interesting and innovative knife that includes a full-size gut hook and a diamond sharpener that stores in the handle.

Product Review Summary - Leatherman Juice CS4 Multi-tool. This well-made tool rides comfortably in the pocket and performs many tasks well. In many ways it's even better than the original...

TrailFlex Pack Harness System Review. This unique backpack-based system allows for the most flexible gear-toting I've seen yet.

Princeton Tec is a clear leader when it comes to lights for outdoorsmen. The Corona is a good example of this. Features include a rear-mounted battery pack that helps balance the unit, adjustable light angle, a wide array of light settings, and more. Like other Princeton Tec lights I've used, it's well-made and well-designed. Switches are easy to operate for on-off and selecting between the many light settings. Bottom line? It's a good light, and I've gotten a lot of good use out of it.

This headlamp is the best one I've ever tried. I have used it quite a bit and the light is still plenty bright using the original (included) batteries. The dark green fleece storage bag is very handy and protects the light when it's not being used. My only complaints are that the batteries are best changed using a tool of some kind, and the instructions are a bit sketchy. All in all, it's a very good light that will probably last for years.

This product truly provides what the manufacturer claims - "world class comfort." I use mine all the time - in fact, I'm sitting on it right now!

This turkey call kit is a great product for folks who use mouth calls often.

Ever coughed while hunting? I thought so... probably spooked the game, too. Here's some info on a couple of great devices to keep your coughs quiet from now on!

This interesting software can help hunters determine how best to hunt deer.

This nifty little item is great for retrieving items dropped from your tree stand, like the glove or headnet that always seems to get away from you and wind up on the ground.

An unusual item, for the kind of guy (it's not made for gals) who doesn't like to pee in the woods. You don't even have to move when you get the urge to "go!"

This innovative deer grunt call allows you to grunt in a buck without using your hands, and allows you to shoot - even a bow - while using it... and, you can aim the call to better direct the sound.

This well-made tool rides comfortably in the pocket and performs many tasks well. In many ways it's even better than the original Leatherman PST.

Maptech's Pocket Navigator lets you view your position in real time, on a topo map or chart! Uses a Pocket PC to do so. This nifty product takes GPS use in the woods to a new level.

This tough, interesting deer decoy can be set up as a big buck, small buck, or doe, and is surprisingly realistic.

These ladder stand "plans" leave a lot to be desired... find out what's good & what's not about this product. (currently unavailable)

An interesting product for containing your urine if you're the kind of hunter who doesn't like to tinkle in the woods.

These handmade knives are something else! If you've been wanting or needing a good hunting knife that'll last, you ought to check this out.

This unique item is the best thing I've ever tried for beating the skeeters back so you can enjoy your time outdoors hunting or fishing. It's like nothing I'd ever seen before!

These two culinary products are worthy of mention, to be sure. Good stuff for hunters and those who like good food

The Imperial is a very nice climber, and I really like the BarkBiter belt it uses. Comfy, and big enough to suit me - what more does anyone need?

Review of Beam N Read hands-free lights. These are meant to be worn around the neck for reading, finding your way around your camp, or general-purpose chores that don't need much light. They include color filters, and magnifiers are available, too.

Review of HCO ScoutGuard SG550 Infrared Digital Hunting Scouting Game Trail Camera. This tiny camera does great work in the deer woods, is easy to use, and uses regular AA batteries - with very good battery life.

Review of Camo Buff multifunctional headwear for hunting. Ever watch Survivor? If so, you know the phrase, "Drop your Buffs." Well, this is the same thing - only camo. I've been very impressed with this simple tube of fabric, and I definitely plan to wear it during hunting season.

This is a review of a product called Hunt Zone Signs, which are brightly-colored plastic signs which you can place around your hunting area to let folks know you're hunting in there.

Photos of Big Sky Racks UTV Sky Bar overhead gun rack for rifles and shotguns. Read the review and view photos of this quality overhead gun rack.