Pick This Based on How Far You Actually Shoot If you hunt inside 30 yards most of the time, I would run a multi pin. If you hunt mixed distance or you might have to stretch to 50 in open
Pick One Rest and Stop Second Guessing. If you want the easiest drop-away to set up and live with, I would buy the QAD UltraRest. If you want the most bulletproof, no-nonsense rest for hard hunting and hard shots, I
Pick Your Rest Style Before You Buy Anything The best arrow rest for hunting in the rain is a quality drop-away rest with strong containment, like the Hamskea Trinity Hunter Pro or QAD UltraRest HDX, because it keeps your arrow
Which One I Would Pick, And Why. If I had to buy one single-bevel today for whitetails, I would buy VPA for most hunters, and I would buy Iron Will when I know I am going to hit bone and
Pick One Set Based on How You Actually Get Wet. If you want the short answer, I grab Sitka Coldfront for late-season cold rain and long sits, and I grab Sitka Cloudburst for warm-weather storms and hiking where breathability matters
Pick pants that stay quiet, not pants that look tactical. The best hunting pants that don’t make noise are soft-shell or brushed-face pants with a quiet outer fabric, no loud cargo flaps, and a fit that doesn’t rub at the
Pick the Pack Based on One Thing: How You Actually Hunt. If I had to pick one for most whitetail bow hunts, I would buy a Badlands pack.. If I was living out of it for 3 to 7 days
Pick One Jacket: Quiet Beats “Warm” For Bow Hunting. The best fleece jacket for quiet bow hunting is a midweight grid-fleece with a smooth face, a snug hood, and no noisy zippers, and the one I have trusted most is
Buy Used Mid-Layer Camo and Spend Your Money on Wind and Quiet The best budget hunting camo that works is used fleece or brushed camo in a dull pattern, plus a good wind-blocking layer, because deer bust you from movement,
Pick Boots With Real Arch Support, Not Just “Comfort” Padding. The best hunting boots for flat feet are boots with a stiff shank, a wide toe box, and a removable insole so you can run a real arch insert. If
Do You Actually Need Snake Boots for Deer Hunting? No, you do not “need” snake boots for deer hunting most of the time. You need them when you are walking in snake country in warm weather, in thick grass, and
Pick One Based on Your Feet, Not the Hype. If you hunt standing water, cattails, and mud for hours, I would buy Muck Wetland. If you hunt cold sits where frozen ground and snow are the main problem, I would
Pick a Forced-Air Dryer, Not a “Warm Shelf” Dryer The best boot dryer for hunting boots is a forced-air model with a timer and controlled heat, and the one I trust most is the PEET Advantage Plus. I want dry
Pick Your Gram Weight Like You Pick Your Stand, Not Like You Pick a Catalog. For most deer hunters, 400 grams is the sweet spot for moving and sitting.. If you do long sits below 25 degrees, 800 grams is
Pick One Boot. Here Is My Answer. I would buy the LaCrosse Alpha Burly Pro for cold, wet, long sits, and I would buy the Alphaburly Sport for lighter, warmer days and more walking. If you only hunt early season
Pick One: I’d Buy the Maverick Blind for Most Hunters. If you want the short answer, I’d pick the Maverick Blind for most deer hunters because it’s easier to set up, holds its shape better, and it’s quieter when the
Pick a Pattern That Matches Distance, Not Leaves The best camo pattern for a ground blind exterior is a big, high-contrast “macro” pattern in a color family that matches your season, with matte fabric and no shine. If I have
Pick steps that match your hill, not your ego. The best tree stand steps for steep climbs are short, rigid climbing sticks with a solid standoff and a tight strap, not long floppy sections or cheap screw-ins. I like 20-inch
Pick The One That Carries Easier, Not The One That Sounds Cooler If your whole goal is “lighter on my back,” I pick the XOP Vanish platform and sticks more often, because I can hit a lighter total carry weight
Pick One Based on Your Back and Your Patience If you want the most comfortable sit for 4 to 6 hours, I pick the Summit Viper. If you want the lightest, quietest climber that bites the tree hard, I pick
Pick One Stand Under $200, Then Accept the Tradeoff The best climbing tree stand under $200, for most whitetail hunters, is the Summit Viper SD if you can find it on sale or used in good shape. If you want
Pick a Real Unscented Deodorant, Not a “Hunting” Sticker The best scent free deodorant for hunters is the one that is truly unscented, has low residue, and doesn’t make you sweat worse. For most guys, I trust Vanicream Antiperspirant Deodorant
Pick One. My Answer Up Front. If I had to bet my tag on one, I would pick Sitka’s carbon gear over ScentLok.. But I would not buy either one until I had my wind plan, access route, and stand
Pick One Goal First: Cover Mistakes, Or Cut Odor. Dead Down Wind and “scent killer” sprays both help, but they do different jobs. If I can only pick one, I pick a real odor-killing spray for my clothes and boots,