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What has been the best product you have purchased for bowhunting (or hunting in general) "for the money"? Seems like there is so much crap we waste our money on, and much of it ain't worth its salt - and ALOT of it is expensive these days.

I have to say hands down....my bow holster has been a GREAT investment. Igot mine in 1990 (yes, lonnnggg ago - my wife got it for me for Christmas the year we got married which is how I remember). It wasabout $7or $8 I think. I use it religiously, and even feel like I am missing something when I don't have it now.

Last night...I had deer coming to me.I couldn't see em, but could hear them coming through the pines. I took my bow off my hanger,got into position, and slipped it into my holster. 10 mins later they appear about 35yds away. 2 mature does, 2 fawns, and a spike. They piddled around for an almost an hour eating acorns within 30-40yds of me. All the time, I am on lock down trying not to spook them. Having that holster takes all the pressure off holding your bow when you are in a situation where you can't or don't want to move. My arm isn't worn out...it just rests there. What have you gotten that was of huge value for the money?


Below is a pic of one.... mine is old school - Original Treebark :D

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My rangefinder! Since my depth perception sucks, I use it religiously to determine different distances when I get into each stand.

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Good way to practice/fix that is to look at a tree say "thats 26 yards" and then pace it off and use your steps to sight in your bow and everything like that aswell.

My favorite piece of gear is accully my neck gater.

If I feel cold at all just pull it up and since your ciculating warm blood then you'll feel warmer.

Ryan.

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my first traditional bow



it changed the complete way I look at bowhunting

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My bow:)

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Cell phone, makes hunting much safer

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My stands, they have to be comfortable so that i can sit quietly and confortably for as long as needed....

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Nikon ATB's.

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I have two. Range finders and lighted nocks.

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Hunter Safety System

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neck warmer or the buck roar!

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I have many I could list so I figured that I would. It has helped me in many ways, safety, warmth, and being able to stay out in the field all day.

1) Sitka Clothing - Hands down best garment on the market
2) Primos Bow Sling - Comes in handy when chasin' elk
3) Lone Wolf Stands - Most comfortable and durable...able to stay in all day in this...not to mention quality here means safety.

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Darn it Will, I was gonna say that!!!!![:@]:D

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A few I will look into -- the neck gaiter, never thought about that one. I do wear a facemask, and that helps with warmth, so I imagine the gaiter would work well too.

Lighted nocks...I love the idea, but have never tried them due to the expense. Might have to try them...not sure why they are soooo expensive though, seems like they would be less.

GMMAT....good Bino's, a MUST - I agree. I too have NIKONs, great glass.


A couple more that I feel are good value for the money...

1. The Tree Umbrella (whatever its actually called). That thing has saved my butt andthough I don't use it much - it definitely works.

2. I like the realtree 3 section bow hanger. I used to always hold my bow, and still do whenever deer are around or I think they are coming. The 3pc hanger allows me to position the hanger out of the way, yet still have it near me for easy access. I don't hold my bow all the time anymore...and it hasn't cost me either (getting busted taking my bow off the hanger).

3. A knife with a longnarrow blade (5"). It does a great job getting the butt out of my deer. I cut around the anus first, then gut the deer and the poop shoot slides rightout with the guts, no issues at all. GREAT investment.

4. For hunting on the ground, a hot seat is hard to beat. I rifle hunt each year, and those things have helped me stay warm (and dry) always. They've come a long way too from the old timey plastic ones that were noisy and cracked when they got cold. LOL


Keep em coming! :D

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Binos' or Bow

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I have two also.Rangefinder,Thermocell.

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Most definately the Thermacell.

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I hunt alot of BIG country out west. So my GPS and my range finder are two items that NEVER stay in my truck or back in camp.