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Cheap Stuff that Gets the Job Done

Cheap Amazon camping hammocks and anything from River Country Products.

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Ontario knives.
Very well built. I don’t think any other US knife manufacturers can touch their prices. I’m really at a loss wondering how the company makes any money off their fixed blades, machetes, and the RAT folders.
 
Bango Skank said:
Ontario knives.
Very well built. I don’t think any other US knife manufacturers can touch their prices. I’m really at a loss wondering how the company makes any money off their fixed blades, machetes, and the RAT folders.
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I carry a RAT 1 every day!

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bj139 said:
I was thinking of a concrete pan for dragging a deer out. For a big buck, I might need two lashed together. One should reduce friction even with a big deer.
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A few years ago I started using my ice fishing jet sled. It works great! Better than dragging the deer across the ground, easy to load into my Tahoe and keeps all the mess inside the sled, just rinse out afterwards!

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jackle1886 said:
A few years ago I started using my ice fishing jet sled. It works great! Better than dragging the deer across the ground, easy to load into my Tahoe and keeps all the mess inside the sled, just rinse out afterwards!

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They are about $55. Hence my thoughts about the $13 pan.
 
jackle1886 said:
A few years ago I started using my ice fishing jet sled. It works great! Better than dragging the deer across the ground, easy to load into my Tahoe and keeps all the mess inside the sled, just rinse out afterwards!

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I just bought one this past spring. I have not needed it for actual deer dragging (2 deer were able to drive the pick up truck to load them) but I did use the sled in Iowa for doing presets. Some of our stands were 1 mile from the road and we had multiple stands, cameras, bolts, and other assorted tools to transport. We loaded up the sled and it sure made getting the gear to the stand site so much easier.
 
Bango Skank said:
I got some of the fleece lined ones, they’re great for upwards of 20F with no other layer under them. Really flexible and stretchy, excellent for climbing and so far holding up well.
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I always look at these at walmart, regular ones at least and they never have my size. Been checking various stores over the years. Never seen fleece lined ones at any of our stores and don't see it on the website. But I would love this. I may break down and order from the web. My current daily wear is prana zion, usually from govx or ebay to save a little money. But these wranglers sure seem similar and I love the idea of some fleece ones.
 
I have one of these little suckers, its finnicky, but weighs nothing and lets me pull, check, save, and clear cards with nothing but my phone and this tiny device. Its cheap, and it gets the job done. I am on my second one

 
bj139 said:
I was thinking I should have driven around in the spring and looked in the trash for a broken plastic kid's sled.
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I’ve broken my kids sled couple years ago...not very robust...And quite frustrating before it broke
 
rhagenw said:
I’ve broken my kids sled couple years ago...not very robust...And quite frustrating before it broke
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X2 I tried a kid's sled. The deer barely fit and kept sliding out. It wasn't a wall-hanger by any stretch (maybe 160lbs on the hoof) but there was not a good way to tie it in. And since deer don't have opposable thumbs it couldn't hold on by itself.

Used a regular old two-wheel dolly (said PepsiCo on it) I found in my friend's barn last year and it worked pretty well. Tied the deer on and rolled it to my truck.
 
five said:
I always look at these at walmart, regular ones at least and they never have my size. Been checking various stores over the years. Never seen fleece lined ones at any of our stores and don't see it on the website. But I would love this. I may break down and order from the web. My current daily wear is prana zion, usually from govx or ebay to save a little money. But these wranglers sure seem similar and I love the idea of some fleece ones.
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At Sam's Club the other day, they had (I believe) Coleman brand on sale that was very similar (stretch fabric with fleece interior). I should've bought a pair for general winter use.
 
five said:
I always look at these at walmart, regular ones at least and they never have my size. Been checking various stores over the years. Never seen fleece lined ones at any of our stores and don't see it on the website. But I would love this. I may break down and order from the web. My current daily wear is prana zion, usually from govx or ebay to save a little money. But these wranglers sure seem similar and I love the idea of some fleece ones.
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Yes, they're similar. Vanity Fair Oultlet (if you have one near) has the fleece lined as well.
 
I picked up a pair of "George" brand rubber boots from walmart. If I remember correctly I paid just over 20 for them. They have been holding up well the last couple months better then others i have paid more for in the past. They have worked well for me checking trail cameras (limiting use of my hunting boots), going to the range, chores outside and walks with the kids. At this price I'm not expecting years of use but wont hesitate or cry about being hard on them and ruining them.
 
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