What products do you wish companies made for hunting?

[Mojave]

Been thinking about this for a while. I am about 18-20 months from returning to the US.

Been involved in manufacturing and repair of survival equipment in the military, thinking about trying to side hustle a bit. Also been building guns for a few years.

Firearm things I am interested in doing:
1. Heeren action
2. Hagn actions
3. Fraser side lever actions
4. Carbon fiber stocks/Fiberglass stocks
5. Blaser R8 accessories
6. Tikka/Howa/700 clone hunting chassis in CF.

Non-firearm things I am interested in doing.
1. carbon fiber or fiberglass drift boats
2. CF Trecking poles
3. live traps for bobcats
4. CF mule saddles

 

[Ferrulewax]

A well priced drift boat would sell very well, I have no idea on manufacturing costs, but price for drift boats is obsurd.

I think there is an old thread like this that may give you some ideas. I still want the “perfect” poncho/shelter.

 

[Ferrulewax]

Found it!

What piece of gear do you wish existed?

I would like a neoprene scope cover that wraps all the way around action/trigger helping to keep ice/sand from entering action. Salvaged from holey waders. Couple hours of cutting and sewing. Not sure why this idea hasn’t been picked up by somebody yet. Sand, needles and snow in your bolt...

rokslide.com

 

[KurtR]

Been thinking about this for a while. I am about 18-20 months from returning to the US.

Been involved in manufacturing and repair of survival equipment in the military, thinking about trying to side hustle a bit. Also been building guns for a few years.

Firearm things I am interested in doing:
1. Heeren action
2. Hagn actions
3. Fraser side lever actions
4. Carbon fiber stocks/Fiberglass stocks
5. Blaser R8 accessories
6. Tikka/Howa/700 clone hunting chassis in CF.

Non-firearm things I am interested in doing.
1. carbon fiber or fiberglass drift boats
2. CF Trecking poles
3. live traps for bobcats
4. CF mule saddles

I think the live traps for bobcats thing has been done. My father in law has 4 of them and caught a bunch of cats last year

 

[mustelid_master]

I think the live traps for bobcats thing has been done. My father in law has 4 of them and caught a bunch of cats last year

Yeah, lots of people doing it, and not a ton of demand, most states don't make you use them, and legality is the only reason to use them, footholds are way better.

 

[180ls1]

Stabilized 15x NL Pures with ballistics

I am sure that's beyond your scope but it would be sweet.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

Dehydrated small batch bourbon so all I have to do is add water. Tired of carrying all that weight. Maybe a good dehydrated IPA for breakfast too.

 

[180ls1]

Something that attaches to the top of a pack frame rails so you can use your pack as a seated shooting rest. It may require carbon legs that stow in the meat shelf but can be pulled out and help prop up the pack.

 

[PointlessArcher]

A well priced drift boat would sell very well, I have no idea on manufacturing costs, but price for drift boats is obsurd.

I think there is an old thread like this that may give you some ideas. I still want the “perfect” poncho/shelter.

2nd on the poncho/shelter + bivy

 

[Bigbuckbandit]

this year I was wondering why a brand like Exo doesnt make a bino harness already attached to the backpack. Just make it one system instead of doubling up and having backpack straps sit on top of the bino harness straps.

 

[bergie]

Increased migration corridors, access to landlocked public land, CWD/EHD/BHP cures...really the list is infinite.

 

[Bachto]

this year I was wondering why a brand like Exo doesnt make a bino harness already attached to the backpack. Just make it one system instead of doubling up and having backpack straps sit on top of the bino harness straps.

Because when I take my backpack off I don't want my bino harness to come off too. I like that they are separate.

 

[Bigbuckbandit]

Because when I take my backpack off I don't want my bino harness to come off too. I like that they are separate.

Too late man, the decision has been made. Binos now stay with the pack at all times or you void your warranty.

 

[CorbLand]

Leica 2800.com with a black read out.

 

[Bugger]

Something that attaches to the top of a pack frame rails so you can use your pack as a seated shooting rest. It may require carbon legs that stow in the meat shelf but can be pulled out and help prop up the pack.

I run my tripod with two legs outside the drink pouch and clipped for quick deployment (see pics). It’s basically the same thing you’re talking about if you’re already carrying a tripod around anyway but way more stable than a pack could be. Also lets you get back up to move quick and the tripod comes with ya.

 

[fngTony]

Boots actually designed for western hunting, it would still need to be a few different models to cover everything. Right now we’re adapting mountaineering and backpacking boots for hunting and manufactures are making incremental changes for us but I don’t know of anyone designing a boot from the ground up for western hunting

 

[OMF]

I didn't see anyone else mention it but I bet its what most of us want. A very life like blow up doll with AI technology and built in heater to mimic body temp etc so we won't be lonely when away from home.

 

[ozyclint]

An ice axe trekking pole. Pick, adze, flick lock 3 section pole capable of full length trekking pole use yet collapses to 20"-25" for use as ice axe.

Everything currently available is too short when extended or too long when collapsed, crappy head or both.

I made my own using a Black Diamond carbon whippet pole. Took the head off it and made and adapter to mount a Grivel pick and adze.

I was constantly asking myself why no one makes this when I was using it in New Zealand this year.

 

[207-12A]

PVC rain gear with hip vents and pit zips. Also camo PVC rain gear for duck hunting.

 

[Bubblehide]

Too late man, the decision has been made. Binos now stay with the pack at all times or you void your warranty.

I wonder how they will handle the cliff test, and if the warranty will cover the cliff test