RE: Biggest gimmick purchase through the years
Not sure if it was a gimmick or if I just fell prey to good marketing. I purchased a Summit Python the year they were intorduced. This stand had a combination footrest/shooting rail dependent on how you positioned it. I never could get the stand to pack correctly and it became a cumbersom mess transporting it in an out of the woods. I passed the stand onto a close friend when he began archery hunting. Replaced it with the new designed Loggy bayou stand.
Best purchase to date, Hunter safety system harness. Also purchased when it came out and may be looking to upgrade to the lighter mess model.
I can't believe the Deer view mirror hasn't been mentioned yet.