Any one of these items are guaranteed to thrill the bowhunters in your life. And better yet? Every one of them is affordable!
November 23, 2021
By Brian Fortenbaugh
Bowhunters are gear junkies by nature. It’s in our DNA to want the latest and greatest equipment in an effort to gain more enjoyment from our sport and hopefully fill a few more tags as a result of gear purchases. Following are a few can’t-miss items guaranteed to brighten the holidays of the bowhunter(s) in your life!
Men's UA Brow Tine ColdGear® Infrared Jacket The completely redefined UA Brow Tine ColdGear® Infrared Kit is made for the whitetail woods. With the all-new ColdGear® Infrared 2.0 Technology, the soft thermo-conductive inner absorbs and retains body heat. UA Storm and Scent Control technologies help keep you dry and undetected so your focus stays on the task at hand. $180 | underarmour.com
Garmin Xero A1i PRO Bow Sight Leave the guesswork behind using Xero A1i PRO bow sight. Setting up this auto-ranging digital sight is simple and intuitive with micro-adjustments for elevation, windage and more. Enter your arrow speed, and automatically get a pin stack out to your bow’s estimated maximum distance. The dynamic level feature delivers leveling information right next to the pin, so you don’t have to shift focus to see if your shot is level. Quick detach makes it easy to remove the sight for travel, then reattach it in seconds. NOTE: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of electronic bow sights for hunting. Always know and obey all state hunting regulations before using this device. $1,299.99 | garmin.com
Beretta Windstryke Hoody Ideal for any hunting or outdoor recreational activity, this men’s hoody is made of breathable and warm mid-layer insulating materials for all-day comfort. This new zippered hoody is water-repellant and windproof with a 4-way stretch softshell design and a grid fleece lining. The outer material is treated with a DWR - Durable Water-Repellent - treatment to ensure that you stay dry even in the worst conditions. The Men’s Windstryke Hoody features an oversized comfort hood with drawstring regulation to protect against the elements, a large chest pocket with various compartment organization options and secure zipper closure, and a raglan sleeve to aid in movement. $149 | beretta.com
TRUGLO Cadence TRUGLO Cadence The Cadence is an 8” stabilizer equipped with a soft and durable Tru-Touch technical coating. The machined-aluminum base is topped with a carbon-fiber tube with offset dual-vibration dampening disks to deaden noise and vibration. It weighs 8.5 oz. and will definitely improve your bow’s balance you’re your shooting accuracy. MSRP: $69.99 | truglo.com
TruFire 4+1 Quiver System TruFire 4+1 Quiver System The 4+1 Quiver System attaches to your bow’s stabilizer mount. Its inverted mount lowers the quiver’s center of gravity and acts as a sidebar to further improve balance. It has a quick-detach mounting bracket and you can adjust the quiver’s height and depth to your liking. The single, removable mini-quiver keeps your arrows close for quick follow-up shots while also keeping the rest of the quiver on your bow for better balance and vibration dampening. MSRP: $109.99 | feradyne.com/trufire/
Bohning Heat Vane Bohning Heat Vane The Heat Vane measures 2.5” long and only .41” high. Made from an ultra-stiff material, this low-profile, super-lightweight vane provides tight arrow rotation, plus extra rest and cable clearance. For truly perfect broadhead flight, try fletching your arrows with four Heat Vanes. MSRP: $14/36-count | bohning.com
Hurricane Cat 5 Hurricane Cat 5 The Cat 5 target is made to stop arrows flying in its direction at speeds up to 650 feet per second. This impressive feat is made possible with Hurricane’s most durable fill material. You can shoot both sides of this bag target, which features tri-color graphics, an integrated sight-in grid, and a carry handle. MSRP: $70 | feradyne.com/hurricane/
G5 Outdoors M3 G5 Montec M3 The M3 broadhead has non-vented blades and a single-piece, solid stainless-steel design. It’s branded with a higher Rockwell hardness than previous Montec models and is offered in 100 and 125 grains. There’s also a crossbow version, and shooters can purchase Ballistically Matched Points (BMP) for practice sessions. MSRP: $46.95/3-pack | g5outdoors.com
Huntworth Men’s Light Weight Hunting Pants Huntworth Men’s Light Weight Hunting Pants Huntworth’s Men’s Light Weight Hunting Pants are the ideal bottoms for those warmer days afield. The stretch-woven polyester shell is flexible for increased range of motion. Reinforced patches on knees and seat provide extra durability on long sits, or while crawling in close to game. DWR-treated to help shed some moisture, and multiple pockets give you extra room for accessories. MSRP: $100 | huntworthgear.com
Antler King Booner Buffet Antler King Booner Buffet Booner Buffet is a great food-plot seed. It contains unique multi-leaf alfalfa varieties that will withstand heavy grazing and are also extremely resistant to cold, drought, and disease, so you don’t have to worry about your plots losing their appeal during the rut. Also in this mix is a cold-tolerant clover, plus chicory and rape and lots of high-level protein. It attracts and holds deer from April through December. MSRP: $29.99/3-lb. bag | antlerking.com
Hi Mountain Seasonings Bacon Cure Hi Mountain Seasonings Bacon Cure Hi Mountain’s Bacon Cure Kits are offered in two options: Original Blend and Black Pepper Brown Sugar Blend. With these kits, you have control over the quality of meat being cured and what you are putting into it to make it delicious. Pork belly is still the preferred meat, but Hi Mountain also recommends trying these cures on goose and duck breasts, as well as wild game roasts. The standard size will cure up to 25 lbs. of meat. MSRP: $8.99 | himtnjerky.com
Browning Trail Cameras Ridgeline Browning Trail Cameras Ridgeline The Ridgeline cellular trail camera is loaded with cool features. Dual Carrier Technology has both AT&T and Verizon installed, meaning you can set the camera and then select the carrier that provides the best on-site coverage. You can quickly and easily adjust its IR flash, trigger speed, detection range, and more. The Ridgeline captures awesome daytime and after-dark images and videos. Because it’s a cellular camera, you can also choose what and how you want to get what it captures. MSRP: $219.99 | browningtrailcameras.com
Vapor Trail Pro-VX Vapor Trail Pro-X The Pro-VX has an adjustable spring tension and free-floating launcher arm that supports the arrow for 70% of the shot cycle. Windage and elevation are micro-adjustable. The carbon fiber, rubber over-molded cage comes in a bunch of colors in both dual and single cage bar options, ensuring it fits on the new Mathews V3 and Hoyt Ventum bows. MSRP: $209.99 | vaportrailarchery.com
SCCY DVG-1 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol Here's a new challenger in the striker-fired sub-compact pistol market. The DVG-1 is a 9mm, sub-compact pistol with a 10+1 magazine capacity and is available with either fixed iron sights or factory-installed CTS-1500 Red Dot sight. MSRP: $299.99 - $399.99 | sccy.com
