Hunting Equipment Product Reviews - Hunting Equipment, Hunting Gear
Reviews and field tests of all kinds of hunting equipment, by Russ Chastain. Tree stands & plans, calls, decoys, knives, mosquito repellers, and more.
Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP Binoculars
Review of Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP binoculars. These binocs don't skimp on quality, providing great service and comfort.
Review of Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP binoculars. These binocs don't skimp on quality, providing great service and comfort.
Reel Sling Retractable Rifle and Shotgun Sling by Gear Keeper
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 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.
Rage 2 Blade Broadheads for Bowhunting
Review of Rage 2 blade broadheads for bowhunting. Review and evaluation of the popular and effective Rage 2 Blade Broadheads.
Review of Rage 2 blade broadheads for bowhunting. Review and evaluation of the popular and effective Rage 2 Blade Broadheads.
Hunting Light Review - Spotlight 12v Compact Rechargeable LED Flashlight
Hunting light review of Spotlight 12v compact rechargeable LED flashlight, which charges in a vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
Hunting light review of Spotlight 12v compact rechargeable LED flashlight, which charges in a vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
Hunt Comfort FatBoy Hunting Cushion and CloudTop Cover
Review of FatBoy Hunting Cushion and CloudTop cover by Hunt Comfort
Review of FatBoy Hunting Cushion and CloudTop cover by Hunt Comfort
Tick Twister Tick Removal Tool
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.
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.
Sheffield Utility Knife Hook Blades for Skinning/Dressing Deer & Other Big Game
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.
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.
Snake Guardz Leg Protectors
Field test & review of Snake Guardz snake protection gaiters, leg armor designed to protect your lower leg from venomous snakes.
Field test & review of Snake Guardz snake protection gaiters, leg armor designed to protect your lower leg from venomous snakes.
Lorpen Hunting Socks
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!
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!
Leatherman Vista Hunting Pruner Multitool
Test and Review of Leatherman Vista Hunting Pruner Multitool. This tool offers a lot of goodies for hunters, in a small package.
Test and Review of Leatherman Vista Hunting Pruner Multitool. This tool offers a lot of goodies for hunters, in a small package.
Sheffield Rhino Folding Lockback Utility Skinning Knife
Review of Sheffield Rhino Folding Lockback Utility Skinning Knife. Very interesting product that allows a nice sharp skinning blade, every time.
Review of Sheffield Rhino Folding Lockback Utility Skinning Knife. Very interesting product that allows a nice sharp skinning blade, every time.
Leatherman Steens Fixed Blade Hunting Knife
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 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.
Leatherman Klamath Folding Hunting Knife
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.
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.
Leatherman Juice CS4 Multi-tool
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...
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
TrailFlex Pack Harness System Review. This unique backpack-based system allows for the most flexible gear-toting I've seen yet.
TrailFlex Pack Harness System Review. This unique backpack-based system allows for the most flexible gear-toting I've seen yet.
Hunting Product Review - Princeton Tec Corona LED Headlamp
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.
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.
Hunting Product Review - Princeton Tec Matrix 2 Headlamp
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 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.
Booner Hunting Cushion
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 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!
Call Purr-fect Turkey Call Kit
This turkey call kit is a great product for folks who use mouth calls often.
This turkey call kit is a great product for folks who use mouth calls often.
Cough Muffler and Silencer
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!
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!
Deer Expert Software
This interesting software can help hunters determine how best to hunt deer.
This interesting software can help hunters determine how best to hunt deer.
Fetch It
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.
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.
Gladder Bladder
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!"
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!"
Knight & Hale Hands Free Easy Grunter Plus
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 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.
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 Leatherman PST.
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 Pocket Navigator
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.
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.
Outlaw Whitetail Deer Decoy
This tough, interesting deer decoy can be set up as a big buck, small buck, or doe, and is surprisingly realistic.
This tough, interesting deer decoy can be set up as a big buck, small buck, or doe, and is surprisingly realistic.
Southern Whitetail Tree Stand Plans
These ladder stand "plans" leave a lot to be desired... find out what's good & what's not about this product. (currently unavailable)
These ladder stand "plans" leave a lot to be desired... find out what's good & what's not about this product. (currently unavailable)
Spare Bladder
An interesting product for containing your urine if you're the kind of hunter who doesn't like to tinkle in the woods.
An interesting product for containing your urine if you're the kind of hunter who doesn't like to tinkle in the woods.
Sunrise River Custom Knives
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.
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.
ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Appliance
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!
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!
Venison Cookbook & HeaterMeals Plus
These two culinary products are worthy of mention, to be sure. Good stuff for hunters and those who like good food
These two culinary products are worthy of mention, to be sure. Good stuff for hunters and those who like good food
Warren & Sweat Imperial Climbing Tree Stand
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?
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?