Cheap Stuff that Works

[Hyphen]

I bought the small blaze orange jacket for $9, cut off sleeves, essentially like a vest and sewed openings shut all around. Attached straps and used SJ auto lock clips to secure to my Mystery Ranch pack. Since It is tough but soft enough soft shell, and it has a long zipper and zippered pockets, it is not only an orange safety panel but stores my puffy and detaches as a glassing pad and pillow.
TM365 Men's TM36-TT80-Leader https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HRB6342/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qSSwFb4PPHYQV
1" Duraflex SJ lite male/female... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTJTHCP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Hyphen]

Awesome, lightweight scope cover. So fast to remove without losing.
ScopeGuard Alaska Neoprene Scope... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011F9BVAC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Hyphen]

$7 quiet case for my reed calls. Nice because it dries quickly. Slides into pocket or pouch.
UT Wire Pocket Earbud Earphone Case Pouch Bag Organizer, Orange https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014PM4B8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YgTwFb2Z8NTX9

 

[Hyphen]

Fantastic first aid kit by family-owned company. I’m wilderness first aid certified and find it hard to find a more complete, compact kit.
Surviveware Small First Aid Kit with Labelled Compartments for Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Travel, Car and Cycling. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01HGSLB6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AjTwFbQFMKW5P

 

[All American Boy]

Orange bandanna that I tie unto the back of my Mystery Ranch pack. Tan pack and brown Prana's, don't want to look like an elk. $15 for 12, gave one to all my hunting buddies.

Amazon.com

 

[NDGuy]

Fantastic first aid kit by family-owned company. I’m wilderness first aid certified and find it hard to find a more complete, compact kit.
Surviveware Small First Aid Kit with Labelled Compartments for Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Travel, Car and Cycling. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01HGSLB6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AjTwFbQFMKW5P

Hilarious I just ordered this before stumbling onto this thread.

It was the top ranked from outdoorgearlab. I like their reviews usually and seemed solid for the $$

 

[KClark]

A piece I've recently come to love is Swazi's "The Hood". I'd say it's synonymous with a Kuiu Peleton 240, Sitka Core Heavyweight or Fanatic hoody and at $52 USD it's ~ 1/3 of their price.

I grew up in Alaska and a few of my buddies became guides/obsessed with sheep hunting and swore by their swazi stuff, so I picked one up and promptly ordered 2 more.

Tops - The Hood

Tops, The Hood

www.swazi.co.nz

Is there a US source for these?

 

[carsonkeys]

Is there a US source for these?

I'm not aware of anything besides used stuff that pops up on here occasionally. My buddies and I have ordered straight from the swazi website and had no issues. If you're wondering about sizing, I'm 6'1"/200-210 lbs and I believe I wear a L. Shoot me a PM and I'll double check tonight.

 

[carsonkeys]

Blaze orange duct tape makes it easier to find anything you are likely to put down during the excitement of a hunt.
I often drop my moose in water with no dry ground to lay my rifle....same with neoprene scope cover.
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I've probably lost a half dozen scope covers, and probably would've lost a dozen more had I not seen this. Great tip!

 

[cbeck36]

I’m currently testing the limit of open tabs Safari can sustain. see a link open a new tab. If you don’t hear from me in two days send another credit down this god forsaken thread. Wish me luck.

 

[Rock-o]

I’m currently testing the limit of open tabs Safari can sustain. see a link open a new tab.

rocko@localhost:~$ ps x |grep chromium |wc -l
42

^ 42 tabs in my browser. Pretty typical.

 

[b_young]

I've never seen so many tabs on one browser before.
I came across Wysi wipes a while back. Small cloth wipes that are packed into a round tablet shape that fit perfectly in a match holder. Add just a little water to one of these wipes and it folds out into a surprisingly large wipe for all kinds of uses.
I wrapped the match holder in duct tape while I was at it.

I love the Wrangler pants. Got a camo pair sub 20 bucks from a clothing outlet store called VF outlet.

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

Amazon.com : Coleman Plastic Match Holder : Camping And Hiking Equipment : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Coleman Plastic Match Holder : Camping And Hiking Equipment : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Lee Wrangler Clearance Center | Apparel for Men & Women

Lee Wrangler Clearance Center brings together two of the most iconic and beloved denim brands under one roof. Visit our website for store info, events and more!

vfoutlet.com

 

[MBAO-millennialbyageonly]

Casio watch

Red Seal can for diaphragms

 

[stump06]

I'm sure most of you do some form of all this, I'm getting ready for a bear hunt and thought I'd share some stuff that I use.

#1 - gatorade bottle filled with water and frozen. I add a small loop of paracord so I can carry 5-6 in each hand to the cooler. I also have several sizes ranging from water bottles to milk jugs and I also fill them with drinkable water bc you never know.

#2 - Cheap scalpel and blades off eBay. I haven't used these yet but I love my havalon and just trying something different. Great cheap, lightweight, replaceable blade alternative.

#3 - Dip cans make great carriers for fire starter. I use petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls

 

[tgus59]

I use that cotton ball trick too, and I also coat them in some sawdust.

 

[nettereo16]

Mtn House packets work great for rehydrating cozies for your own DIY dehyrated meals

 

[robtattoo]

A piece I've recently come to love is Swazi's "The Hood". I'd say it's synonymous with a Kuiu Peleton 240, Sitka Core Heavyweight or Fanatic hoody and at $52 USD it's ~ 1/3 of their price.

I grew up in Alaska and a few of my buddies became guides/obsessed with sheep hunting and swore by their swazi stuff, so I picked one up and promptly ordered 2 more.

Tops - The Hood

Tops, The Hood

www.swazi.co.nz

Man, I really appreciate that one. I've been looking for something like this for a while, without wanting to spend Sitka money, or deal with Sitka sizing (they don't like us bigguns too well...)
I ordered it this morning & already have the shipping details!

 

[Dos Perros]

Anyone used a RaptorRazor Scrambler?

Scrambler

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!(If any aspect of this product fails to meet your high expectations, we will pay the postage for you to ship it back to us for a Full Refund.) String assembly required. The Scrambler is a hexagonal metal shaft with holes that can be put into a drill chuck like a...

www.raptorazor.com

 

[carsonkeys]

Man, I really appreciate that one. I've been looking for something like this for a while, without wanting to spend Sitka money, or deal with Sitka sizing (they don't like us bigguns too well...)
I ordered it this morning & already have the shipping details!

Awesome, I’m confident you’ll like it!

 

[Wrench]

I keep simple ziploc bags for my food that requires hot water. I pay a microgram penalty but get zero dirty dishes to waste water on and contain the waste.