Your New Gear List

[Five Seasons]

Every year some new stuff comes onto the market. Every year 90% of it is crap. I like to save a few hundred to replace something old and worn or to get something I think will allow me to be more comfortable or hunt longer or more successfully.

 

As we get into August, what are some things you guys are scoping out or have already purchased?

[deerpassion]

New muddy lite stand n sticks for this situations I have no option for the climber , hand muff , new tree rope 25ft for the bow, new 2-in-1 insulated heavy coat (APG) inner jacket for bow / both for cold gun hunts... And thinking about some new base layers ...

[growalot]

I bought G5CS100grs. and a travel McKenzie block target for field points and broad heads...I practice out of my stands......I don't need anything else.

[Elmo]

After taking most of last year off due to the birth of my future hunting buddy, I'll just be happy to be in the woods again.  I'm not trying as hard this year.  Just being out there is all that I need.

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I did take a long hard look at the Ares Defense SCR though.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Elmo

[coonhunter]

I have bought some modern, base layers that are thin and wick any moisture away for bow hunting. The last two years I have froze my butt off waiting for the sun to reach me some mornings.

[chiefbkt]

New face paint. Gonna try the dead down wind 4 color stick. 2 new muddy chain on stands with climbing sticks.

[growalot]

No purchased stands this year...built ones from scavenged wood...I put out the word that I need PT any PT wood...job ending and subcontractors have been good to me.... needed to unbolt several pieces but got 4 12ft 4x4's...some different sized 2x4's... so between what I had and the new stuff...12ft high by 10 'x5' platform is free and the 12 ft tree stand I built was free also...

[landtracdeerhunter]

I'm thinking seriously about a new longbow, for use next season. I feel as though I'd like to advance to a new stage of bow hunting.

Edited August 12, 2014 by landtracdeerhunter

[jr.deerslayer]

Just purchased a new Leupold rangefinder, planning to give my old Bushnell to my father. Also picked up a new release and some trail cams about a month ago. 2 new ladder stands and a blind around that same time, couldn't resist the sale prices.

[Borngeechee]

Just a havalon piranta skinning knife

[NFA-ADK]

Going to purchase a really good pair of binoculars.  Always looking at new clothes. 

[Hock3y24]

New hoyt charger, and a couple of stands like 60% off

[loworange88]

End of season last year I got some scent blocker pants for 50%off, and so far this year I finally upgraded to a HSS Bowhunter safety harness. Up till now I've only used the free harnesses that come with new treestands. This was a much needed upgrade, putting those old style ones on in the dark is a pain. Other than that I need some broadheads and blades, perhaps a new knife.

[Five Seasons]

I was surprised to not see as many end of season sales as I usually did last year.

 

I'd like some new base layers too but can't get over the price. In the market for some better binocs too. Maybe some new boots. Doesn't take long for the cart bill to add up...

[BigRed44]

I already bought another trail cam so that one is off the list.  I am hoping for a vacuum sealer from the wife for my birthday so I dont have to borrow my coworkers anymore.  I will most likely be buying myself a new pair of boots - current ones are beyond their useful life.  The list goes on and on but these are the realistic items for this year. 

[Woodjr55]

Looking to add another treestand and a new pair of rubber boots