Purchase a Geigerrig Hydration System and get $$$ Back in Discounts and Special Offers
Geigerrig Hydration Packs are the best piece of hydration equipment you can have on your back...period! The unique function and design of their Hydration System continues to bring them awards and recognition. Take a look at this link geigerrig.com. Every Top Rated Guide can now purchase two of these units with a 20% discount. Once you register your packs, you will also receive a copy of the 2012 Giegerrig Gear Guide, which will have over $1,000 in discounts on Optics, Outerwear, Footwear and other Gear for your personal use and Guide business. Simply go to geigerrig.com and purchase your system using the code TOPRATED. If you have any questions, please email me at kbadger@ypc.net.

DRI-DUCK
The DRI-Pack Jacket was recently tested in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. This well designed 4 seasons jacket, is very functional as well as comfortable. It can be worn as an outer shell, in either the mountains or in an urban environment. Our Field Pro's wore this jacket cross country skiing, running, alpine skiing and snowshoeing. Weather conditions varied from 25o to 40o, and depending on the activity level and base layers, the DRI-Pack was always comfortable. Even while being exposed to icy wind gusts of 30-40 miles per. The DRI-Pack also proved to be bullet proof in keeping out rain, sleet and snow. All of which were experienced. The fact that the DRI-Pack can be easily stuffed into a backpack and is water and wind resistant makes it easy to give it a Top Rated endorsement.

Four Product Highlights as measured from the field:

• Waterproof and wind proof: A perfect shell.
• Packable in its own pocket: Easy to take with you.
• Design of the hood: It protected your lid but didn't block vision and was and was a snug fit.
• Velcro cuffs: Good cut for quick cinching.
• Chest Pocket: Well designed.

The PackNet is an ideal solution for securing gear to the exterior of your backpack. The unique design of the PackNet will tightly hold gear at any location on your pack no matter how many items you decide to carry.

Herd Wear Gloves, manufactured by Buffalo Gold are the best all around cold, wet weather gloves that I've ever worn. The natural Bison down yarn that is spun into these gloves will keep a person’s hands warm in rain, wind or snow (even if they are wet). Bison down is a natural fiber that you need to become familiar with.

Goal Zero products will keep you connected anytime, anywhere. From the smallest devices, such as cell phones; all the way up to lighting your base camp or cabin...all on solar power. No loud generators or costly fuels.

First Lite Merino wool products will keep you warm when its cold, wicks moisture away from your skin, controls odor, doesn't reflect light, is whisper quiet and is just plain comfortable to wear. For 2012, the owners of First Lite have designed some of the best gear that a serious outdoorsman will need. The focus at First Lite is to bring you a highly functional, technical product with a great look and style. I think they've done it.

The Helly Hansen Deluxe Impertech Jacket has proven itself to our field pros all winter long. This unique waterproof jacket has a knit polyester backing with stretch polyurethane coating, which makes it comfortable to wear in cold weather temps and in some of the most brutal conditions. The material allows you to maintain a good range of motion without feelings of stiffness that is usually associated with rain gear.

“Shooters have been trusting their eyes and ears to Pyramex Safety Products for over two decades. The Goliath offers an ANSI high-impact certified safety rating and features hard-coated, polarized lenses cut to the optimum optical center for clarity. Additional features include a wrap-around lightweight frame and comfort-fit rubber temples. In the field, on the water, at the range, Goliath is the peak of safety and style.”

Duluth Packs are unsurpassed in quality and are backed by a Lifetime Guarantee. Every Guide and Outfitter wants real made in the USA craftsmanship in their products, and that’s exactly what Duluth Packs offer.

Here's why I endorse Duluth Packs:

• They have been building quality products in Duluth, Minnesota for 130 years.
• Individual attention to detail is given to each and every bag.
• Signature labels on every bag show pride in craftsmanship.
• Riveter's, sewers and leather craftspeople are true artisans.
• A commitment to their heritage.

You can now order every Duluth Packs in Mossy Oak Break Up.

Wildside Camo Siding is the perfect way to express your passion for the outdoor lifestyle. In partnership with Mossy Oak, Wildside is the performance camouflage siding that is durable, easy to install and effortless to maintain. A Wildside Camo Blind Kit will protect your hunting blinds from weathering for many years and hunting seasons. The Mossy Oak siding kit comes complete, less the lumber, with everything you need to build a 5x5x6 Ground Blind. The kit includes the Siding, J-channels, nails, caulking, caulking gun, hinges, door handle, blue print, and instructions. These Blind Kits will be the perfect blind for the upcoming turkey season.

Colorado Cylinder Stoves will provide years of comfortable, safe and reliable heat. The cylinder design and heavy gauge steel eliminates warping of the stove top and holds heat longer; which means you'll spend less on maintenance and fuel. There are 3 models to choose from, the Spruce, Timberline and Alpine. With costs ranging from $379 to $469.