Cheap Stuff that Works

[laclement]

Big rubber bands off of broccoli, asparagus, etc. My grandpa always saved these when I was growing up. I started doing it too. Use them as strap keepers, hold spare batteries together, keep my toiletries in one clump.

 

[EastMT]

Nope,

just an old fart that lives in Texas and likes to shoot, be it game or images.

ya!

GWB

That’s a cool little knife, what is it?


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[Geedubya]

That’s a cool little knife, what is it?


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Rick Menefee, Menefee Made Knives "RingNecker". I'm not sure how many he made, but I did a spot and stalk bear hunt with he and Drummond Lindsey (Hunt Sonora) on the Pacheco Ranch in Northeastern New Mexico, he gave both of us one of those.
Ya!
GWB

 

[Jack321]

I picked one of these up so I can have my son use it with my backup tripod and binoculars this season. I have to say, it's pretty tough to beat for the price. No, it's not on the same level as my Outdoorsman adapter, but I wouldn't expect that for the price. It's perfectly functional and should work well for anyone on a budget. I added a small arca plate to the bottom and now it works with any of my tripod heads. I might even prefer this to the Field Optics Research mount I tested a few years back. Thanks for posting it up!

Agreed! I didn't realize ya'll posted this before I did, I just saw it and posted it.

I can also second this same post.

I got mine on Tuesday this week and it's a sweet thing. I put it on my backup set of binos, but wouldn't hesitate to put it on my NL Pure's.

The only thing the Outdoorsman has over it is the push button + screw in lock. That way if you don't want to screw the nut down you don't have to.

For $17 this is unbelievable!

 

[michihunt]

Agreed! I didn't realize ya'll posted this before I did, I just saw it and posted it.

I can also second this same post.

I got mine on Tuesday this week and it's a sweet thing. I put it on my backup set of binos, but wouldn't hesitate to put it on my NL Pure's.

The only thing the Outdoorsman has over it is the push button + screw in lock. That way if you don't want to screw the nut down you don't have to.

For $17 this is unbelievable!

I picked up one of these also. Hard to argue with the price but I have not used an outdoorsman one. I will give this one a chance and see how it works. I am happy so far!


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[Aginor]

I wish I would’ve seen this Outdoorsmans alternative two weeks ago before I bought it. I was not happy at all about the price tag for what I got. If I had any time I would have just 3D printed one based off their design

 

[Jack321]

I wish I would’ve seen this Outdoorsmans alternative two weeks ago before I bought it. I was not happy at all about the price tag for what I got. If I had any time I would have just 3D printed one based off their design

Unfortunately I too find Outdoorsman items quite expensive for what you get....a pan head will run you $300 + a $300 tripod?! For that you can buy a Gitzo!

Aginor, I agree with you 100%.

 

[twall13]

Don't want to spend $70 + $20 (or more) for the stud or install for an Outdoorsman.

Or $50 on a Field Optics/Vortex Tripod adapters?

$17!!

Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo

Amazon.com : Staoptics Binocular Tripod Adapter Quick Release 1/4-20Inch Threading Detachable Universal Mount for 8x32 8x36 8x40 8x42 10x50 12x60 15x60 15x70 20x80 25x70 Binoculars etc Model : Camera & Photo

www.amazon.com

For those on the fence, this is currently less than $13 right now for prime day.

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[Rich M]

Outdoor Products backpackers nylon tarp. 12 oz's with rivets on the edges. Pretty decent tarp for under $10 at Walmart. Or you can buy the same tarp at Cablea's for $19.99, but then that would have to go on the "what have you overpaid for" thread.
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I wish they made it just a little bigger (8x10 would be great). Was forced to use it in 2017 to dry off and warm up.

 

[mstei4]

Prescription bottles. Great for storing things like batteries, matches, cotton ball/Vaseline fire starter, etc. I’ve never had a problem with water getting into them, but they don’t get very wet in my pack

 

[PaBone]

I always carry milkweed as a wind checker, unlike powder I can watch the milkweed ride the wind or thermals for a distance.

 

[HoneyDew]

I always carry milkweed as a wind checker, unlike powder I can watch the milkweed ride the wind or thermals for a distance.

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Hopefully you’re only hunting local but if not then using a potentially non native seed as a wind checker is a bad idea.

 

[twall13]

Since I've made a couple of posts on this thread about the Staoptics binocular mount sold by Amazon I feel I should also point out a drawback I noticed last night. For most guys it won't matter, but if you have a narrow interpupillary distance or big barrelled optics this mount may not work well for you. I can't get my binoculars go their narrowest setting as the barrels touch the center post. I don't have that problem with my tall Outdoorsman mount. Again, for most people it probably won't make a difference but it's worth pointing out just so others are aware.

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[Maniac_Ant]

This is an Amazing thread thanks to all who contributed!

 

[Gettincloser]

Hopefully you’re only hunting local but if not then using a potentially non native seed as a wind checker is a bad idea.

Very true. But I have found that even hunting local to where you find it growing, I like to remove the seed. Floats further for longer!

 

[PaBone]

Hopefully you’re only hunting local but if not then using a potentially non native seed as a wind checker is a bad idea.

Like Gettincloser said above, there are no seeds attached. When you open a milkweed pod the seeds are all in one direction and can be easily removed.

 

[Quackshack]

Buy a full sized pillow at Walmart for $2.97 after flying to hunting location. Every year even if we are backpack hunting, we always seem to spend a night or two at the truck. For that price it's disposable and can be thrown away before flying home. Sleep much better with a real pillow.

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[bbassi]

Let's bring this back up.

If you own a Silvertip or Cimarron and don't feel like spending $100 on a pole, this one is $20. The pieces are different lengths and you can get the perfect 57" for the Silvertip and 6' for the Cimarron. Total weight w bag for the Silvertip pieces are 13.5 oz. The Cimarron would be 17.1 oz.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCWJ4CH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[montei]

I bought a pair of wrangler atg pants from target. $25. The seem to be a little nicer than the ones from Walmart. Also the zipper on the cargo pocket works better.

 

[fireandfaith]

been said many times, but a cheap stove and pot set. even better that it all fits into the pot and packs away super nicely along with the canister. Also headlamp- cheap and a little goofy looking but super underrated.