The Gear I’ll Never Use Again

[Pistolpete28]

Dang I've never managed to snap a blade, love my Havalon


Cries in muzzleloader


I had a cheapy Badlands harness that did this, my Marsupial harness is nice though

Yeah I over looked muzzleloaders, talking rifles specifically. I’ll take a 45 cal over a 50 cal muzzy though.

 

[Hunthigh1]

Man I have to stop you on the mountain house.. the old ones, yeah sure I’ll agree with you. but anymore I actually prefer the MH to peak by a mile on taste (yes I know everyone has different tastes). Plus they’re less bulky (yes, I’m also aware they’re less calories in a pack than peak). And cheaper

Really?? My bunghole was abused badly enough by them back in the day that I haven’t tried them in years.

 

[RepCity_BK]

Agree on a lot of what's been mentioned.
My main items:
- Soft shell jackets
- Insulated boots for any type of hunt other than tree stand whitetails
- Christensen Arms rifles - have had way to many issues with the bolt and ejecting spent rounds
- Water bladders in the backpack
- Top lids on a backpack for day hunts

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Yeah, there's certain MH meals I'll never eat again. The one that comes to mind was a Beeferoni or something like that. I couldn't hardly hunt the next day.

 

[Tobe_B]

Really?? My bunghole was abused badly enough by them back in the day that I haven’t tried them in years.

Well that’s probably the issue. The bunghole is generally considered an exit. They’re much better going through the other end of the body.

In all seriousness though, there’s only a few MH variations I can eat. Generally the breakfast options.

 

[thisguy]

-black gold bow sights on a hunting bow (snapped off the bow at the mount)

How did you manage to do that?

 

[Hunthigh1]

How did you manage to do that?

I did fall with the bow but not on it or hardly enough to where I feel it should have broke. Maybe cold temps were a factor. It was on a December hunt.

I think the black gold pins are the best on the market and prefer them when shooting a target, but since moving to spott Hogg the durability is not comparable. Ive crashed and burned several times including a minor dirt bike crash with the spott Hogg and its an absolute tank.

I am admittedly hard on gear and the BG warranty was legit, but that doesn’t save the hunt.

I have friends who have had issues with the newer BG’s stripping as well. I think the company has been pursuing weight savings too much.

 

[WhoGarrDen]

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tinted+safety+glasses

I’ve been buying these for years.
Not stylish but they check every other box for me.

+1 for the nemesis, but the nose support rubber can get floppy. When I get them, I take the hose supports off, put a dab of superglue on the posts and stick them back on. *chef's kiss*

 

[BLJ]

I may have goofed on the link.

I use Pyramex Intruders. No rubber in the nose piece.

 

[Carlos Halfcocked]

This latest gen of Sig rangefinder. Won’t work when you need them to.

 

[il_cop]

Savage rifles period but specifically on late season backcountry hunts, or any other rifle with an open trigger system and floating bolt head for that matter.

Mid tier vortex or leupold rifle scopes on any hunt where there's a chance they're going to bounce around at any distance greater than 1 milimeter.

 

[Naiche]

Sawyer mini (plugs up)
Goodyear tires (bfg rule)
Expensive knives (lost)
Optimus wind screen(too bulky)
Mummy bags(quilt)
Republicans and democrats( I hate them all)

 

[SydneyKing]

SG Chilkoot 15. One night toucking condensation on my tipi soaked it through; water resistant my ass. One size fits people over 6'3"... slept very cold in 35° when it was dry.

Jetboil. Had it tip over and become a fireball.

MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe. Didnt take much to destroy it, just one minor fall. Went back to Soto, total beast!

Leupold vx5. Lost zero after 500 rounds.

Go Hunt glassing pad. So light its useless.

Anything Vortex.

Big Agness Lost Dog 15. It good down to 45.

Dark Energy Poseidon. The waterproof door breaks within 4 months, using about twice a week. At about that same usage, it only charges my phone to about 75%. Anker 20000mah last way longer at very little weight gain and offer more than double the juice.

Almost all of Heathers Choice entrees. That chili isnt fit for dogs.

Kennetreks. Had 2 pairs, both leak.

Kuiu Kenai Jacket. Thing snags on air. Has runs all over it and pills terribly. Not warm when wet either.

Hydration bladders. Cant be trusted.

Sawyer minis. They suck.

“This thing snags on air”

Haha thanks mate for giving me a good laugh

FWIW I’ve heard from others that it’s easy to beat up

 

[Grassymike]

My pocket rocket deluze fell apart last year . the burner head is press fit together with almost microscopic indents. I fixed it when I got home, had to find pictures of one online as there are several screens one very fine that need to be in the right order for it to work right. I had tried in the hills and it worked half as good to limp through the hunt. When reassembling I figured out that it had not been pressed tightly enough to "click into place". I also made very slight bends on the edge of the wind screen to insure it will not come apart again. works as it should now.