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Offline Bowwild

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #60 on: December 01, 2010, 10:42:00 AM »
You can tell I really like the zip-top!  I backed up to my original post, I didn't realize it was just 2.5 weeks ago. I saw the zip-top there already.

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #61 on: December 01, 2010, 11:10:00 AM »
Smoke in a Bottle wind checker. They changed the name now it is The Hunters Friend or something like that. Works with the slightest breeze.

Main beam flashlight from Brothers of the Bow. Just amazing.

KME Sharpener works great on the muzzy phantoms I use.

HSS lifelines, really makes me feels safe in the stand under any conditions.

Any wensel book. I learn more everytime I read them.
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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #62 on: December 01, 2010, 11:20:00 AM »
the little $0.99 bow hooks.  A wonderful part of my gear...
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Offline BradLantz

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #63 on: December 01, 2010, 11:30:00 AM »
I don't go hunting without my Wyoming Bone Saw

Offline lovethehunt

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #64 on: December 01, 2010, 12:26:00 PM »
I love my King of the Mountain wool...close to 20yrs service and still working hard for me.

Offline Dave Bulla

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #65 on: December 01, 2010, 12:28:00 PM »
Sidestalker quiver.  The one Dean Torges used to (still does?) sell on his website.  Arrows are right at my fingertips and I can wear it with a treestand on my back and nothing changes.

Niff-T-Seat.  In my opinion, THE finest portable hunting seat ever made.  Others may be more comfortable but I can hang the niff-t-seat from my belt or even store it in a small fanny pack.  Can't do that with the lawn chair style seats and it will sit in any terrain short of solid rock.

Double Bull Matrix blind.  Any blind is a chunk to carry but the DB's are quick to set up and there is nothing better for taking my kids along on a hunt.

Lansky knife sharpener.  Mine is worn out but it worked great for years.  However, I will probably try the KME next as it looks to be even better built.

KOM wool bowhunters jacket.  I've got Predator (From back when it was NAO, the original company), I've got a Filson double mackinaw which is amazing but not camo so when I go bow hunting it's the KOM that I wear.

Thrift store sweaters.  I get several each year for anywhere from $2 to $7 in merino, alpaca, virgin, angora, etc.  Also picket up a silk pullover this year for $2 that is basically a long sleeved silk T shirt.

Mil surp wool pants.  The Swiss wool pants are my favorite for about $14.  Unfortunately, I'm slowly outgrowing mine...    :eek:  

Gerber folding saw.  I've also got the Wyoming saw but mostly carry the Gerber as it does not require any assembly and is slightly more compact.

Mitchum unscented roll on antiperspirant.  Best I've ever used.  Lasts for two to three days.

Pruning shears.  Even faster and easier to use than a saw for the small stuff.

My home made "Bulla Bulla Boot Butter".  A secret blend of ingredients so I'll just say it's based on rendered deer tallow and bee's wax with a few other things added.  Keeps leather soft and supple without the usual stink of store bought leather conditioners.  Helps water proof but where it really shines is keeping the leather soft and supple AFTER you dry it.
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Offline bofish-IL

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #66 on: December 01, 2010, 12:36:00 PM »
Cross Creek Pocket seat takes up no room
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Offline Kyle Lancaster

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #67 on: December 01, 2010, 01:59:00 PM »
Predator Camo
ASAT camo
Lone Wolf Treestands
LaCross rubber boots (30 yrs old)
We also use this acrylic knit neck gaiter that is awesome to both keep you warm and your shiney face hidden.

Offline John Scifres

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #68 on: December 01, 2010, 02:13:00 PM »
These are a few of my favorite things:

Ribtek Broadheads

Buck Crosslock Knife

My old Warren and Sweat superlight treestand

Duofold wool/poly longjohns

Sorel Caribou boots
Take a kid hunting!

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Offline waknstak IL

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #69 on: December 01, 2010, 02:36:00 PM »
Merino wool socks good cushion warmth and moisture wicking, Cabelas Wooltimate windshear Jacket especially good in the cold wind, Thermacell, Hush Puppy silencers , Rocky mid weight Longjohns , Danner Pronghorns very comfortable and easy to break in,Princeton-tec headlights bright and batteries batteries last forever, Gerber tree saw(slides into handle)light and sharp are all on my list of gear that I would highly recommend.
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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #70 on: December 01, 2010, 03:16:00 PM »
L.E.Carroll, what kind of antifog do you use for your glasses? I've tried severaland haven't found the"one" yet. Suggestions?

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #71 on: December 01, 2010, 03:56:00 PM »
The Mark Baker style side quiver that uses a Kwikee quiver, I made my own but the idea is excellent!! Thanks Mark Baker for a great idea!!
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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #72 on: December 01, 2010, 04:03:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by John Scifres:


These are a few of my favorite things:

. . . Ribtek Broadheads . . .

 
I love these, too.  I hope someone in the U.S. picks up on importing them again.  They have that 40's Ben Pearson Skeleton look I like and they are easy to sharpen and hold up to hard use.
Charlie P. }}===]> A.B.C.C.

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Offline BCD

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #73 on: December 01, 2010, 04:11:00 PM »
Predator and ASAT Camo
Day One ASAT Wool
Realtree EZ Hangers
Woodsman Broadheads
Garmin GPSs
Lone Wolf and Rivers Edge Treestands
Merino Wool Base Layers
Mukluk Boots
Carbon Arrows
Fastflite Strings
Thermacell
Down Vests
BCD

Offline Mark Baker

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #74 on: December 01, 2010, 06:08:00 PM »
Love those Ribteks myself!
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Offline Terry Lightle

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #75 on: December 01, 2010, 06:15:00 PM »
Woodsman Elites,dutch oven Robertson longbows,Mister Heater,wool lots more but will stop there
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Offline Red Beastmaster

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #76 on: December 01, 2010, 07:43:00 PM »
I got a pair of 400gm insulated Pinnacle boots from Cabela's for this season.

 They should do well in Ray's swamps this February!
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Offline Bigriver

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #77 on: December 01, 2010, 08:23:00 PM »
My new wool Bison gear pack, I am really growing to like it.

I have a new sporthill 3sp shirt, it blocks the wind, stretches & is really quiet. Great layering gear.

I made a new blade with the help of master knifemaker Dave Ricke, it worked really good on a friends moose skinning & cutting.

The rest of my old standbys worked well again this year:

Bigriver longbow(s)
Goldtips from Big Jim
Lonewolf stands, my favorite
Gray wolf wolfskin & wool camo
KOM bunlite pants
Muck boots & My Meindels boots
My Leica binos are still the bomb
My trek mountain bike has got lots of new miles
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Offline Kyle Lancaster

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #78 on: December 02, 2010, 10:58:00 AM »
Good post. TTT

Offline Manitoba Stickflinger

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Re: Products that WORK well....
« Reply #79 on: December 02, 2010, 11:07:00 AM »

My heater body suit by far is the single best product that worked VERY well this fall. Mine is home made but any style will do...it's the concept of keeping body heat in one compartment that works so well. I sat all day dawn till dusk on cold stormy days here in Manitoba and not only stayed warm but didn't even get a chill. Can't put a price tag on this item. Plus....it allows you to wear less clothes under it making shooting Trad. bows much easier!

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