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The Gear Guide

Karl Badger Dear Guides and Outfitters:

Much of the gear we use during the “Dog Days” of summer is for camping, grilling, scouting, riding ATVs, tending to food plots and recreational shooting. Here’s a few products related to each of those activities.

Using a Nikon rangefinder, on a backpacking trip is a great way to stay familiar with judging distance to a target. The Covert Scouting Camera will help you know where the bucks and bulls are hanging. R2 Racks has the perfect accessory for hauling gear in and out of your favorite camps.

Spending time with a Mossberg shotgun, while shooting trap and skeet, will have you better prepared for the Water Fowl Season. A McMillan rifle, Leica scope and little Sure Shot gun rest, will assure that you’re ready to put something on the ground when the Big Game Season rolls around. Thermacell products make every outing, bug free and more comfortable, while the Rocky Mountain Griddle will keep everyone in camp fed and happy.

Last of all, the Chapin Back Pack Sprayer, will help you to keep your food plots in shape.

As Always, Gear Up and Get Out.

—Karl Badger, Field Editor

Nikon Rangefinders
are some of the most accurate and easy to use rangefinders that I’ve ever used.
Their product line includes specialized laser rangefinders for both the bow hunter as well as the rifle hunter.

Covert Scouting Camera
offers dependable performance in a compact unit with special pricing for Outfitters. Call 270-791-3705.

R2 Racks
can double the hauling capabilities of your ATV. These racks come in 3 different widths and attach in seconds with no tools.

McMillan Prodigy Rifles
are currently available to Professional Hunting Guides at a discounted price. This gun is the finest custom rifle that I’ve put to my shoulder. Email me for pricing details at kbadger@ypc.net

Leica
offers a great line of scopes and has some special discount pricing for Professional Guides and Outfitters. If you’re interested please email me at kbadger@ypc.net

CHAPIN Back Pack Sprayers
are the perfect piece of equipment for managing your wildlife food plots. CHAPIN made their first sprayers in 1902, and since then have developed and designed the perfect Outfitters spraying tool. Their back pack sprayers will allow you to spray for weeds and fertilize in your isolated game plots; as well as in more established fields. The packs are equipped, with large pumps, for quick pressurizing, and has a 4 position spray valve. Padded carrying straps and a continuous spray handle are additional features.

Thermacell
repellant products can give you a 15’X15’ bug free zone on your next camping or fishing trip. I’ve found Thermacell to be the best piece of gear that you can take into the field. So have others–Read this report.

“Because Hunting Is Not Catch and Release”
Mossberg
offers its 935 magnum semi-automatic shotgun, for the serious waterfowl hunter. The features of this gun make it one of the best shooting tools on the market.

The Little Sure Shot Gun Rests
are the worlds smallest, most versatile gun rest. They are small enough to fit in your pocket, weigh only 4 ounces and are 6-¼ inches in length. They work with most any shaped support up to 1-½ inches in diameter and they can be easily repositioned to any shooting height in seconds.

The Rocky Mountain Griddle www.rockymountaingriddle.com is one of the best cooking systems that I’ve ever seen. This grill was built with the Guide and Outfitter in mind. It was designed to cook for a large group, at different locations. The cooking surface is 19"X36" with 1/4 inch thickness; which gives perfect conformity in heat distribution. It comes with a warmer box for heating bread or keeping food warm. Additionally, the entire unit is portable and can be rolled on wheels. Plus, it folds up into a manageable size for transporting and storage.

Let’s Back Track
A look at past reviews

The Gear Guide — April 2010 | The Gear Guide — May 2010

The Gear Guide — June 2010 | The Gear Guide — July 2010

The Gear Guide — August 2010