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I remember being the “Hunter’s Wife” and the feeling of total confusion as to what would make a great gift under the Christmas tree for my “Hunter Loved One.” Ironically, things have changed drastically and I became a hunter at the mentoring of my husband. Now gift giving in our household is not only easy for me, it is really convenient for my husband…sometimes he jokes and says, “That alone made it well worth creating the monster.”
There is a plethora of great gear on the market and every hunter truly never has everything on their Christmas Wish List. There is always something new, bigger or better that releases and the advertising leave a yearning that drives us all to probably own more gear than we actually ever will need. But, it is Christmas and a commercialized Christmas usually means overspending and splurging for yourself or a loved one. Here is a great list of a dozen great items for any hunter to be excited about finding under the Christmas tree this year.
Barronett Blinds Big Mike Blind
Barronett Blinds is known for some of the most versatile hunting blinds on the market. From tall blinds like the Big Mike, to the multi-person blinds like the Beast, and even the newest Pentagon blind with its huge viewing area, Barronett is a leader in blinds. The turkey and deer hunter in your family will be ecstatic to find the Barronett Blinds Big Mike under the tree this year with its 80-inch height and twelve replaceable fixed broadhead shoot-through mesh camo windows. The smaller foot print allows for ample room for stand-up bow shooting. The interior provides gear pockets and a zipper pocket that stores the included ground stakes and tie-down ropes. The blind is easy to carry in with the included carry bag with a full-length heavy-duty zipper. Set up and take down is easy with its five-hub style design. The exterior comes in several colors and incorporates brush holders for additional concealment.
Browning Hell’s Belles Blended Down Jacket
For the lady hunter in the house, Browning Hell’s Belles Blended Down Jacket is sure to become a favorite for not only for hunting, but for casual wearing. The breathable lightweight insulation is not only wind resistant, it is also water resistant. The back drop-bottom hem, draw-cord bottom, and elastic cuff closures seals in warm air and keeps cold air out. The jacket is fitted but allows for extra mobility in all the areas necessary for athletic use. Two exterior zip pockets and one interior zipper pocket gives ample room for small items or hand warmers. The jacket can easily be rolled down and stowed in the provided stuff sack due to the unique blended design. Available in Realtree Xtra with high contrast pink accents and full front zipper.
Eberlestock Transformer Backpack
One of the most valuable gear items any hunter can have is a good quality backpack. A backpack that is roomy enough to not only carry hunting gear needed but also additional room for layered clothes items to be stored. A day backpack is usually 2300 cubic inches and under depending on the type of hunting that will be done. Eberlestock backpacks have been known to be quality built with numerous expandable features. The Eberlestock Transformer Backpack is a 2300 cubic inch waterproof pack that can be used for gun and bow hunting with the available compatible scabbards and/or bow bucket. With a total of six compression straps for carrying additional gear, it has two long side pockets large enough to hold a spotting scopes or up to a three-liter hydration system. The vented mesh backing of the main pack and straps circulate air for comfort. The pack is completely adjustable to the user for extended carry comfort. The Transformer is designed to easily expand by attaching it to one of the Eberlestock Mainframe systems. The Eberlestock is available in several different color options. One pack, one waist belt, one frame and you have an all-season pack regardless if you are treestand hunting for whitetail or high ground hunting for elk or ram.
Hawke Endurance ED 10×42 Binoculars
Every hunter needs a quality pair of binoculars; it is more often than not crucial to a successful hunt. Optics are often quite pricey and I would agree with the saying that optics is one area that any hunter should splurge to get the best quality they can afford. The Endurance ED is an affordable line of quality binoculars manufactured by Hawke Optics. The Hawke Endurance ED 10×42 make for an affordable pair of binoculars for the budget minded hunter with a 304 feet field of view at 100 yards and 42mm light gathering objective lens. The fully multi-coated, extra-low dispersion glass produces optimum clarity and sharp images. A high-resolution phase corrected BAK-4 roof prisms is what every hunter should look for in affordable, quality binoculars. With twist-up eye cups that feature position stops for eye relief, an easy to use focus knob, focusing on game animals can be done quickly when the need arises. The waterproof twin hinge compact design of the magnesium alloy body with leatherette finish makes the Endurance ED comfortable and easy to use.
HHA Optimizer Speed Dial Crossbow Sight Mount
For the crossbow hunters on your Christmas list, the HHA Optimizer Speed Dial crossbow sight mount is sure to be on their wish list. The HHA Optimizer Speed Dial allows for an easy range it, dial it, and shoot it option and fits most current model crossbows. Add a single reticle scope and the equation is a one of the most accurate crossbow sights available—no more guessing which dot or crosshair to use. Easy to install and sight in on crossbows with speeds of 260-410 feet per second and accurate to the yard from 20 to 80 yards. The durable black CNC machined aluminum weighs only seven ounces, is installed by 2 bolts and has an infinite adjustment. For crossbows with a cocking assist system, a spacer is available to allow the system to clear the yardage dial.
HSS Accessories
Hunter Safety System have several treestand accessories that would make excellent stocking stuffers for those hanging knitted threads from the fireplace mantle this Christmas. The HSS Bow and Gear Hoist is a handy retractable tow rope for gear. The gear hoist has a handy back clip that makes it easy to keep the unit handy on the exterior of a backpack, on a safety harness or on the waist band of hunting pants. The retractable ribbon is lightweight and is 30’ feet in length giving a hunter plenty of rope for any elevated hunting situation. The Talon Folding Accessory Hook keeps a hunters gear close at hand. The self-tapping screw easily bites into any type tree and folds away for safe carrying. The Talon is sold single or in a 5-pack. The Crow’s Foot Accessory Hook has three hooks that easily adjusts up to 180 keeping grunt calls, rangefinders, binoculars and other gear accessible in the stand. The self-tapping screw makes the hook easy to use and the three hooks and screw fold down for safe storing in a backpack or pocket. Any one of these items would be a delight to find in a Christmas stocking—the economical price of these products make it easy to triple someone’s delight by tossing all three in their Christmas stocking.
Kenetrek Hunting Socks
A great stocking stuffer idea that will bring many seasons of use are Kenetrek Hunting Socks. These quality socks come in a variety of styles for various hunting uses all having one thing in common, Kenetrek quality. Kenetrek socks are available in heavy weight in the Alaska and Glacier styles, medium weight in the Canada and Montana and lightweight in the Canyon and Sonora styles. Kenetrek socks offer the comfort and performance by blending natural and synthetic fibers in a fitted sock, reinforcing where it counts: the toe, heel and under the foot. Kenetrek quality ensures the socks will hold up to many seasons of hunting. Available in men’s size medium, large and extra-large with the medium being good for women’s size 6-9.
Leupold RX650 Micro Laser Rangefinder
Important to every bowhunter and most gun hunters is a good rangefinder. The affordable Leupold RX650 Micro Laser Rangefinder is lightweight, compact with a rubber armor exterior finish that is ergonomically shaped for easy use with or without gloves. The lightweight, compact, weatherproof RX650 features fully multi-coated optics and a 6x magnification with a high contrast LCD display that offers an accurate line of sight measurement out to 650 yards. Comes with a Cordura case, lanyard and battery. The Leupold RX650 Micro Rangefinder not only offers Leupold quality at an affordable price, it offers a great warranty.
Muck Boot Company Pursuit Snake Boot
For the turkey hunter on your Christmas list, the Muck Boot Company Pursuit Snake Boots is the perfect gift. Not only is it the perfect Christmas gift, it offers superior protection for your loved one when hunting areas known for poisonous snake habitat. The Pursuit offers a 100% waterproof full briar resistant rubber coating and 4mm neoprene exterior. The XpressCoolfabric lining to keep feet dry and cool when hunting in warmer regions. The EVA midsole offers a comfortable shock absorption for all day stalking comfort. The durable snake proof Pursuit is available in Realtree APG.
Ozonics HR-200 Scent Elimination Device
Hands down, the ULTIMATE Christmas gift on the list of any hunter this season and one of the most popular items in many hunting circles is the Ozonics Scent Elimination Device. This electronic device features technology that allows the emission of ozone that is dispersed into the air to bond with human scent and cleanses the scent making the scent virtually non-existent. The Ozonics HR-200 Scent Elimination Device is sold with the unit, a tree bracket, a charger base and battery; everything a hunter needs to take the product to the woods after charging the battery.
Streamlight Strion LED High Lumen Flashlight
Every hunter needs a good dependable flashlight. Often, hunters forget to check the battery life in their flashlights tucked away in their backpack, and when they do they often are not in a situation where batteries are easily accessible. With the rechargeable Streamlight Strion flashlight, dead batteries will no longer be the case. Not only does this rechargeable flashlight come with a handy base and cord for a wall outlet, it also includes a base and 12V cord to charge the Lithium-Ion internal battery. The 5.2 ounce, seven inch Strion is built for any terrain and use with its water resistant machined aircraft aluminum body and black anodized finish. The anti-roll flange houses a Borofloat high-temperature glass lens and high lumen C4 LED bulb. The Strion offers three levels of lighting: low setting emits 125 lumens with a continuous 1 hour run time, medium setting emits 250 lumens with a 2 hour run time, high setting emits 500 lumens with a 3.5 hour run time; along with an SOS strobe feature. Rest assured that the Streamlight Strion LED High Lumen Flashlight will be a favorite under the tree for any sportsperson.
ThermaCELL ProFLEX Heated Insoles
This is the perfect gift for the hunter who is always the first to complain about cold feet in the duck blind or when returning to deer camp. ThermaCell’s ProFLEX heated insoles are designed to keep feet comfortably warm, not hot, with two heat settings, medium heat up to 100 F and high heat up to 111 F. The lightweight pocket-sized wireless remote conveniently operates the insole. The water-resistant insoles are powered by rechargeable lithium–ion polymer batteries nestled under an antimicrobial, shock absorbing Poron cushion battery cover. The batteries are recharged via a wall charger or USB port and can be fully recharged within four hours without removing the entire insole. One charge lasts up to an estimated five continuous hours on medium setting. The insole comes in men’s and women’s shoe sizing and can easily be trimmed for a custom fit. ThermaCELL offers the ProFlex Heated Insoles at half the cost of other leading wireless remote systems making this a great product to put under the tree this season.
Regardless if you are gift giving or receiving, may the results on Christmas morning be the perfect gift that will be enjoyed for many seasons to come.
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