The Gear Guide


Karl BadgerDear Guides and Outfitters:

Continuing with our introduction of some great 2013 New Products, I recommend you take a hard look at the Arbor Wear Hiram Pullover, Nature Blinds, The Gun Chair, Tool Tamer, Conquest Scents, Bocca Shields, Ozonics, Cammenga, The Cape Keeper, Smart Optix, Ultrec, Rutt Wipe, Invisib-Oil, Rustic Razors and the Scout Look Weather App.

Gearin’ it up!

Karl Badger, Editor


Arbor Wear

I've been wearing the Arbor Wear Hiram Pullover almost every day since February. This includes days of skiing, snowshoeing, coyote hunting, snowmobiling, shoveling snow and chipping away at ice...as well as attending business meetings. This is truly one of the most functional, yet stylish, pieces of Outerwear that I've ever worn. The Hiram Pullover is a blend of 25% Wool 25% Acrylic and 50% Polyester. The guys at Arbor Wear continue to design quality gear for people who live and work in the Outdoors. Thank you for doing such a great job Arbor Wear !!!


Nature Blinds

 

Nature Blinds are not only the most unique and innovative blinds that I've seen but in 2013 they are launching the Nature Blinds Preferred Outfitter's Network. If you purchase and use a Nature Blind, your Outfitter will spotlighted on Nature Blinds website, blogs and through social media campaigns. To learn more about this program click here.


Winchester Gun Chair

The Gun Chair is one of the most innovative pieces of new gear introduced at the SHOT Show. The chair folds up into a carrying case that can be taken to your hunting camp or gun range. It can hold up to 3 rifles or fishing poles.


Tool Tamer

The Tool Tamer is one of the most unique pieces of equipment that I've seen for organizing your gear, tools and or equipment. The Tool Tamer is a portable and very versatile storage system that can be taken anywhere you go. It can be used in garages and sheds, side x sides vehicles, enclosed trailers, barns & horse trailers, as well as deer stands and hunting camps. It comes in 5 different sizes from small all the way up to the contractor.


Conquest Predator Scents

We've been using Conquest Predator Scents on all of our hunts this season. These Scent Sticks are scents collected from real animals and encapsulated in a wax-stick formula. This wax-stick formula prevents spillage, accidental leaks in your backpack and smelly scent on your fingers. And, unlike bottled scents, Scent Sticks require no preservatives so you get 100% pure scent. It's applied to a surface just as if it were a deodorant. As you wipe it across a surface the scent is released. Plus it's weather resistant. Their Hunting Scents include Deer, predator, pig, elk and bear. As well as food cover and attractant scents.


Bocca Shield

Bocca Shield is what I use when I want to protect and camouflage cover my firearms. Boca Shields patented one piece neoprene cover can stretch and contour to most stocks. The sharktooth neoprene inside prevents it from sliding or slipping without actually sticking to your gun. This is a far superior product, instead of using sticky tapes or other covers that fit lose or don't cover the entire stock.


Ozonics

Ozonics is an in-the-field ozone machine. Ozonics transforms oxygen molecules into ozone molecules and, with a silent fan, projects them downwind out over your scent zone where their unstable molecules bond with your scent, rendering them unrecognizable to scent-savvy game. This is unlike any other scent control product. Ozonics continuously deals with the scent between you and the animals you're hunting.


Compass

Cammenga's New D3-t Protractor Compass's has broadened their reliable name to all categories of the compass world. The non-liquid filled, Tritium illuminated dial is perfect for map charting while you're out in low light conditions. The reliability and durability of the this compass is second to none...truly an American Made Product!


Cape Keeper

The Cape Keeper is a big game cooler pack. Use instant ice packs or ice from your cooler to cool the cape down immediately. Zip up the pack and the cape will stay cool and protected during the trip to your taxidermist. The well thought-out backpack design, allows you to carry the cape out yourself or it can be strapped on an ATV or horse.


Smart Optix Field Guide

Every Outfitter should be carrying a Smart Optix Field Guide to share their scouting experiences through their client’s electronic devices. Finally, a tool that can connect your optics and cell phone. From there, a guide can share what’s on the mountain with anyone who has a computer. This is a great marketing tool as well as an essential piece of gear.


ULTREC Shooting Sticks

ULTREC Shooting Sticks are some of the most innovative products available to shooters and photographers. Their product line includes tripods, bipods and monopods. The ULTREC Quick-change sticks allow you to quickly change between a V-bracket and many optional camera/spotting scope mounts. The Spot-n-Shoot model allows you to video tape your own hunt.


Rutt Wipe

Rutt Wipe is orange toilet paper. It's biodegradable, non-toxic and aside from it's intended hygienic use....it can also be used to mark trails, be a scent wick and mark yardage from a stand or blind. Contact Brian at ***** to find out about how reselling this product to your clients can bring you extra cash.


Invisiboil

Invisiboil controls human scent at the cellular level. The skin cells we shed are the major source of human identification to wildlife. Invisib-Oil is the only product that solves this problem. Many Native American forefathers understood this principle and would cover their bodies in bear grease. Invisib-Oil works in the same way, but is easier to obtain and more pleasant to wear.


Rustic Razors

Rustic Razors are hand crafted from Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer antler sheds. Rustic Razors are elegant, long lasting and will accommodate most Gillette Mach 3 style refills. These Razors will make for a great bathroom accessory in a lodge for your clients and with special pricing can be resold through gift shops or a display rack.


ScoutLook

ScoutLook helps you be prepared for all of your outdoor adventures by providing you with the most accurate weather information available. The information that ScoutLook apps offer is geo-coded to be relevant to you and your activities.


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