The enthusiast who wishes to thwart the vigilance of the ghost of the forest will be even more likely to succeed if he is well equipped.
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During various visits to specialized merchants or during meetings with representatives of manufacturers, I was presented with many products that could give you a helping hand to achieve your goals, make the activity more enjoyable or increase your level. of comfort when you are in the woods on the hunt. Here are some of those finds:
To see everything
Green Trail hits the nail on the head with the Headspot 1200 lumens G4021 headlamp which combines power and a duration that can reach 5 to 6 hours thanks to its three rechargeable 18650 lithium batteries, 4500 mAh. With its USB input and output, this Naturmania product allows the use of the battery pack as a charging station for your cellphones, tablets, etc. Thanks to the LED, the user can see an adjustable beam up to 200 to 500 meters depending on the field conditions. greentrail.ca
Sheltered
When you sit on a platform, you expose yourself to the elements such as wind, rain, cold, etc. The Altan Predator Nest is a portable shelter that you can install on top of your tree stand. It is suitable for most models, even doubles. It is made from three layers of nylon. The amateur has only to secure it on the frame of the watchtower as well as on the tree. Once installed, you can open it or open the three windows. When closed, it reduces the spread of odors. Altansafeoutdoors.com
Remove the tension
Zone T3 has developed a miniature 10 x 10 x 10 inch shooting pouch, the ZT3-10. It is very useful because it allows the bow or crossbow hunter to confirm the accuracy of his weapon directly in the field after a fall or a crash. He will be reassured for the rest of his day or his excursion. You can also use it to disarm your crossbow in the evening with a little practice. You can shoot up to 750 arrows. Weighing only four kilos, it can be carried around everywhere. zonet3.com
Warm
The mercury often drops drastically during the white-tailed deer hunting season. When the cold bothers us, the wait often becomes very painful. The Mobile Warning item collection features a hooded jacket with heated membranes. The user has the choice to opt for four levels of heat intensity simply by using his smartphone. The 7.4-volt Lithium-Ion battery lasts for up to 10 hours on a single charge. Fieldsheer.com
Under the buttocks
The Stealth Hunter chair, from the Alps firm, offers nimrods a high level of comfort. The oversized legs do not get stuck in the ground and they adjust independently according to the morphology of the terrain. Adjustable in height, it swivels noiselessly on a full axis of 360 degrees. Weighing 14.6 pounds, it is easily transported thanks to the strap and a compression strap to hold the legs. The mesh fabric breathes and conforms to the shape of your body. alpsoutdoorz.com
The good cry
It’s not easy to reproduce the call of a deer. With the set of three calls, in the form of Primo’s Bleats Can mini-cans, one can easily mimic the female in heat in rutting season or soothe a nervous specimen passing by. With the range consisting of Lil ‘CAN, Original CAN and GREAT BIG CAN, you can make short, medium and long distance calls. It is enough to rotate it on itself to activate the various melodies. primos.com
On the right foot
Whether you opt for fine hunting or to wait in a shelter, you have to be well shod. Danner’s Pronghorn is an iconic boot for this company that equips the soldiers of the United States Army. Thanks to its waterproof Gore-Tex lined membrane, its Terra Force Next platform, its Vibram sole, the athlete can expect comfort and stability throughout the day. Depending on the type of hunting, choose an insulation of 400, 800 or 1200 grams of Primaloft. danner.com
With ease
Rivers Edge Treestands offers a 17ft high two-person watchtower. With its 40 ” x 26 ” platform, hunters can move easily and swivel their bodies to see the action. The TwoPlex 2-Man weighs 86 pounds and can support up to 500 pounds. It sets up fairly easily and quickly on trees 12 to 20 in. In diameter. A shooting bar increases safety. Its mesh seat, like a lawn chair, is comfortable and does not absorb water. Huntriversedge.com
try
Barronett Blinds presents the Big Mike Heavy-Duty. This terrestrial lookout post, for two followers, is one of the largest on the market. At 80 ” tall, it is ideal for archers, crossbowmen, etc. who hunt standing up. This pop-up installs in less than 60 seconds. The positioning of the transparent mesh windows allows shooting while sitting or standing. Weighing only 24 pounds, it can be carried like a backpack. Its 600 denier is waterproof, tear proof and tear proof. barronettblinds.com
To show off
If you harvest a beautiful male, know that the Rack Hub company offers supports that are used to easily assemble your plume on a display that is fixed to the wall. All you have to do is pierce the end of the horns at the base and insert a metal tip in order to position it at the desired angle. It takes less than five minutes to install the RH2 model. You can also get a plinth that you can place on a table or on a fireplace shelf. rack-hub.com
Olfactory lure
Tink’s Peefuser is an odor diffuser that works the same way as electronic cigarettes. It activates for 30 seconds every two minutes and, during this time, it converts the synthetic urine of females in heat into a light, strongly appealing mist. It is powered by three AAA type batteries and offers a battery life of over seven hours. The hunter only needs to position a 0.5 ounce bottle in the receptacle to attract the deer. tinks.com
Emanation
It is possible to eliminate the various odors that could betray your presence with NokOut. You should also wash your clothes with laundry soap such as Poule des Bois. This purely Quebec product is odorless, biodegradable, phosphate-free and UV-free. Available in a liter format, it is effective for cleaning bloodstained clothes and removing odors in both cold and hot water, it can be used with all types of washers. pouledesbois.com
