The Gear Guide

Karl BadgerDear Guides and Outfitters:

In preparation of your summer outings; you might want to consider taking along the following products. Browning Camping equipment, KA-Bar Knives, Magnum Tents, Starlight cases, and Caddis Wadding Systems. I’m also introducing two new hunting products this month.  The Big Game Drag Glove and Kickbuster.

As always—Gear Up and Get Out

Karl Badger, Field Editor

Browning Camping Equipment offers high quality gear for the Professional Outfitter who needs, sleeping bags, pads and camp furniture.  Simply put, they manufacture “gear that works” with a killer warranty. 

ALPS OutdoorsZ is the manufacturer who stands behind the brand and who defines value as.… “getting more than you pay for”.

The KA-Bar Johnson Adventure Knife is a fixed blade knife that is perfect for camp chores, quartering big game or as an all in one backwoods knife.  The razor sharp, “Pot Belly” is made from 1090 High Carbon Steele.  The blade is  7 1/8” long and 1/4” thick.  The design gives it a balance similar to a hatchet.  The handle is textured with the KA-Bar new Adventure Grip Handle.  The knife can be carried in a unique “Adventure Sheath” stuff sack which has an extra pouch for skinning knives, matches and survival gear.


Brian Moser, owner of Magnum Wall Tentscan provide you with tents for all of your outfitting needs.  His Magnum line is made of 12 oz double-fill canvas, which is superior to most manufacturers who only use 10 oz.  Magnum also treats their canvas for water and mildew resistance as well as fire retardant.  Magnum designs come in:  Rapid Kamp, Spike Kamp and a series of Wall Tents.  Give Brian a call and discuss your needs.


Starlight Cases are manufactured for the United States Military. However, their superior quality and designs; makes them just as valuable to the Professional Guide and Outfitter. Look at some of these features and then review their online catalog:

  • Airtight and Watertight.
  • Injected Molding.
  • Spring Loaded Handles.
  • Patented Latch Locks.
  • Pressure Equalization Valves
  • Tongue & Groove Rubber O’ Ring Seals.

The Big Game Drag Glove was one of the most unique new products exhibited at the 2010 SHOT Show.  The Drag Gloves allow a hunter to harvest his animal with only a pair of gloves. Stitched to each glove is a nylon strap which can be tied to the legs of the game you’re dragging. I recently shared a pair with a UDOT crew who were removing road kill from our highway and enjoyed watching at how well they were able to not only remove the carcass, but get it lifted into the back of their pickup truck. Every Hunting Camp should have 3 or 4 pairs of these great tools.

Caddis Wading Systems is one of the largest manufactures of waders and wadding products.  They have 20 different wading solutions including styles for fishing, hunting, women and work.  They offer a broad range of Breathable Products.  One of which is the unique All-In-One, which combines waders as well as a jacket. The Caddis Wading System and Caddis Waterfowl Hunting System are designed for the Professional who needs a superior “stay dry” piece of outerwear.


The Kickbuster is a new shooting product that reduces/absorbs recoil from your firearms. This versatile recoil absorbing devise can be used from a bench, blind, or in the field.  There’s no screws or bulky hardware; just a strap, pad and velcro.


Let’s Back Track
A look at past reviews

The Gear Guide — April 2010

The Gear Guide — May 2010

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