Over the years I have tried hundreds of items suggested to me by others, or things I have read about, some good and some not so good, and some down right bad. Bowhunting is a game of "stuff", lots of stuff. On this page I will list items that always have a place in any hunter/camper/mountain person's wish list. I am not going to suggest brand name, but just gift ideas.
Under the equipment section I am listing the manufacturing organization of equipment I use. I don't recommend suppliers that don't make top quality items, or can't supply them in a timely manner. These are reputable companies that stand behind their products and have for a number of years. If we get information that any company will not stand behind their gear, I won't use them and they won't be listed here!
Gift Ideas:
- camo clothing for men and women (no style suits all situations)
- boots (hiking, hunting, casual)
- packs (waist or day packs)
- sleeping bags and pads
- warm clothes (undies and coats)
- blinds for hunting out of
- small space heater for the blinds
- folding chair that does not squeek
- bug off that does not have odor
- comfy tree stand
- new bow, shotgun, rifle or muzzle loader (make it fit the shooter)
- sturdy golf cart for hauling equipment into the field
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Equipment & Support Companies (only the good survive)
- Rhino Blinds - one of the newest and easiest blinds to use (water resistant)
- Trinity Wood Game calls - best elk call ever, of course I make them
- Elite Bow Company - they are the worlds most shootable bow
- Vortex Optics - a range finder you can't imagine till you try it, binos 2nd to none
- Black Gold sites - easy to use and rugged really rugged
- Gold Tip arrows - consistent and reliable, can't get better than that!
- Vane Tech Vanes - smaller, quieter, steering like a feather, durable
- Grim Reaper Broadheads - Pro series 3 blade expandable 100 awesome
- Eberlestock X2 - a stud pack that can carry well over 150 lbs and comfy
- QAD - Ultrarest HDX - this is truely the best drop away I've ever shot
- Zink - decoys for turkeys, by far the best DSD is close but Xavian is tops
- Lone Wolf tree stands - these are the real deal, tough and easy to use!
- Kenetrek Mtn Extreme boots - I'm telling you, spend the money its worth it
- Liberty Firearms Institute - more than a pro shop, 50 yard indoor range, 3D
Suppliers / Companies: (I do not get things free from these folks, just so you know)
- Trinity Wood Game Calls - oh yeah, I own this!
- Black Elk Outfitters - Fort Collins, Colorado (I work here during archery season)
- Chevy Trucks - go Duramax
- S Cargo Toppers (they will treat you right big time) - Loveland, Colorado
- Big O Tires - Loveland, Colorado (they have saved me by working late to help me)