your top pick of 2015..... gear addition?

[Retterath]

i would have to say my kifaru dt1 was awesome this year elk hunting and all the pull outs i got for it. Awesome product. My firstlite baselayers were great to have also.

 

[Tony Trietch]

i would have to say my kifaru dt1 was awesome this year elk hunting and all the pull outs i got for it. Awesome product. My firstlite baselayers were great to have also.

ARGG! I forgot about the Kifaru Pull-outs! Those things are way better than any roll top bag.
They are on my list too.

 

[5MilesBack]

Everything I used during archery season was pretty much the same as past years, so I'd have to say the Meopta S2 spotter and Meostar HD 15x56 bino's. Loved the bino's for 3D this year.

 

[dotman]

Kifaru hunting Frame with an AMR , large WiFi stove for the Sawtooth and some Zamberlan Sella NW boots. The very best additions for 2015 weren't gear but new friends and a dead elk in my freezer .

X2... It was great getting to meet a few Roksliders in 2015!

But best gear item was my Knight muzzleloader, It was a fun new weapon to learn in 2015.

 

[Brock A]

Maven B2s & the Kifaru Lost Park Parka for me

 

[BOW1144]

I spent a lot of money on gear the past two years and didn't really buy anything major this year. Of the items I did buy the one that stands out the most is my DeLorme Inreach. It didn't make me hunt better but the peace of mind it gave my wife (and me) back home has opened up a ton of doors for future hunts. My wife has always had a really hard time with me being gone on hunting trips and has not always been very receptive of my plans. The Inreach has made a huge difference in the way she feels so I guess it was well worth the money.

 

[Poser]

Heather's Choice backcountry meals.

 

[topher89]

Two little ones but a Merino Wool Buff was a big addition. Really versatile and usable.

Garmin Foretrex 401. It has taken some time figuring out the best way to use it but I love having it on my wrist and for navigating somewhat familiar terrain is perfect. If I was exploring a brand new area it wouldn't be my first choice but for land you have scouted already it is perfect.

 

[LaHunter]

Delorme InReach SE
Great to stay in touch with the family

 

[twall13]

I have never really had the money for quality gear until I got a major promotion at work last year. So I upgraded A LOT of my gear this year. I could go on and on but if I have to choose the top choice for me it's a tough choice between my Crispi Hunters and my EXO 3500. I'd probably lean towards the boots since I didn't even use my 3500 to haul meat this year just gear (tag soup on the elk and horses for my Mule Deer packout) but it's a great pack. Quality boots that fit my feet well have been a revelation this year though. I can't even stand to look at my old Rocky boots anymore.

 

[Vector32]

If I had to pick one it would be the Kenetrek boots. A close second would be the Kuiu spindrift puffy.

 

[bobhunts]

#1 would be my Sworo El's. Everyone wanted time behind them. #2 would be the Marmot Plasma bags. Nice warm and really light. What will next year bring?

 

[pyroducksx3]

Small purchase was a Rhino 650 with hunt maps chip. Big purchase was an Rbros 338 Lapua improved, simply an amazing rifle.

 

[Bmcox86]

It's a toss up between switching from kuiu to first lite base layers and my kenai puffy

 

[mallacootasmoothie]

My best addition was a Enlightened Equipment enigma 10f. I love that thing and sleep better than ever.

 

[Anthony Warman]

For me it was the Camp Chef Stryker stove. I was amazed it could boil 20 oz. of water in under 2 minutes at 10,000 feet. Also the Sawyer Mini filter, that little unit is worth every penny, ok all $20. I plan on buying a couple more and just throwing them in all my packs for even the small hike.

 

[Ross]

Kennetrek mt extreme boots with 400 gr insulation. Wore these throughout November in Montana. Great support, very comfortable, warm and surprisingly did not take long to break them in. After a long day it was not a rush to get them off. Pricey but a great boot for late season hunting.

 

[Peter K]

That would have to be my EMRll and duplex frame, followed by the switch from synthetic clothing to wool.

 

[toadmeister]

1) Cabelas Euro HD 10x42 binoculars
2) Sitka and Kuiu outerwear /jackets. Love the lightweight and technical design. The Fanatic's Gore Windstopper was worth its weight in gold last week.

 

[jcodyc40]

I picked up a few Kifaru products this year and I am very impressed with all of them. The duplex is great but if I had to pick one item it would be my Woobie. I can't believe how versatile this thing is, I use it for pretty much every outdoor activity that I do. It is one of the best purchases that I have ever made.