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Gear that doesn't exist wishlist

1.) An easier way to carry a crossbow - thinking some kind of sling or pack attachment system. So I have some mobility issues that require me to use 2 walking sticks to move through the woods. After about 5 or so yards, the crossbow slides off my shoulder and inevitably clanks against one of my walking sticks.

2.) Sticks with shorter step distance. I'm thinking like a 30" stick with 5 double steps - ex: |-----|-----|-----|-----|. Anything above a 5 inch step distance for me starts to get a little uncomfortable. I can do the 10 inch step on the Hawk sticks, but I really wrestle with the tree getting up. I made some amsteel aiders but don't like the way they feel from a stability perspective. The issue with the ultimate aider is you have 3 steps to adjust, so if you adjust to a shorter step distance you just get way less height.
 
I would like all hunting gear to catch up to the ultralite backpacking comunity. Those granola eating hippies have titanium spoons to stir oatmeal with while we use shop gear.they count the ounces of sweat in their underoos as we carry scaffolding into the woods.but anyways our camo clothing layering systems need to meet their standars.but meet a new Standard that we set when it comes to stealthy quietness.should start a community to regulate noisy gear out of the hunting market so no one would buy it.we now have word of mouth like never before.so we need to use the internet to bash products so that good people dont buy crap with loud zippers,fabrics,and cheep stuff that breaks. Very very very little gear meets up to my low standars.the hunting Industry is no place for products that are not battle tested and aproved.they need to fight for our aproval to be on the market period.
 
tailgunner said:
I would like all hunting gear to catch up to the ultralite backpacking comunity. Those granola eating hippies have titanium spoons to stir oatmeal with while we use shop gear.but anyways our camo clothing layering systems need to meet their standars.but meet a new Standard that we set when it comes to stealthy quietness.should start a community to regulate noisy gear out of the hunting market so no one would buy it.we now have word of mouth like never before.so we need to use the internet to bash products so that good people dont buy crap with loud zippers,fabrics,and cheep stuff that breaks. Very very very little gear meets up to my low standars.the hunting Industry is no place for products that are not battle tested and aproved.they need to fight for our aproval to be on the market period.
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I love granola, make it all the time, and have a titanium spoon for backpack hunts just didnt realize I was a hippie. :tearsofjoy: :tearsofjoy:
 
kyler1945 said:
Exo k3 frame with whatever quiet bags you want on it.

Or pop up frame with whatever quiet bags you want on it.

I prefer the JX3 versa pack system to go with whatever seat/frame/thing I’m taking in the woods. But you can piece together your own kit.

As far as layers are concerned, I still can’t understand why anyone wants to put heavy layers into a bag. Just strap em to whatever you’re already carrying. They are fabric. They don’t need to be in fabric for a walk through the woods. If you’re worried about rain, they make rain flys for packs, and they’ll go over your layers too.
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I have a pop up 28…… interested in “quiet bags” that will work on the frame?
 
Noise cancelling shoe/boot that deafen the sound of crushing leaves.

Rope/wire lightweight and strong enough to attach to arrow so we can hunt like bow fishing. Chance of losing a deer probably be reduced dramatically.
 
Slabzilla73 said:
This would be for fixed stand hunters i guess but hunting pants with a water proof seat n knees. A wet ladderstand or hang on seat makes for a short morning on cold days.
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Check out the Kuiu Axis Hybrid. A friend used them this year and likes them. They are on my short list for a pair of pants for next year.

www.kuiu.com

Axis Hybrid Pant | Verde

The Axis Hybrid Pant will redefine comfort and performance for the active late-season hunter. Shop high-performance hunting jackets and gear at KUIU.
www.kuiu.com
 
Nosaj said:
Check out the Kuiu Axis Hybrid. A friend used them this year and likes them. They are on my short list for a pair of pants for next year.

www.kuiu.com

Axis Hybrid Pant | Verde

The Axis Hybrid Pant will redefine comfort and performance for the active late-season hunter. Shop high-performance hunting jackets and gear at KUIU.
www.kuiu.com
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They will probably keep ya dry but so will most snow pants. They are just as loud.
 
gcr0003 said:
Start it up, it’s gonna be wild!
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Pods

Here ya go @kyler1945. I'll start. I'm in favor of pods as a way to make deer hunting more ethical. In the reports I've seen, published by hunters who have a bias towards undererporting this number, a fair amount of arrows released result in wounded deer that are not recovered. Pods turn...
saddlehunter.com
 
Though of another- so we have rangefinder sights, how about a shooting lanes sight. Use laser/some sort of technology to scan the arrow trajectory and let's you know if there's a branch in the way or not. Have the sight ring glow red if there's a good chance of a deflection or something. Would have to dial in on a range, but I believe this could be technologically possible, if somewhat expensive.

Heck, apply some sort of imaging tech to identify the target so hunters stop shooting hunters, trigger is locked until scope recognizes a deer profile or something. (Would likely anger some of the 2A "nobody controls my trigger" crew)

And then once that's available I'll definitely buy a recurve.
 
MNFarmHunter said:
You could take a warm wx synthetic layer and stitch it inside of a wool layer or simply wear the individual layers. The syn layer pulls the sweat away and the wool evaporating that sweat.


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I've heard that synthetic on the skin covered by merino is the ultimate base layering system. Also, I'm one of those unfortunates that merino actually makes me itch a bit if against the skin.

If I wanted to deal with the cost and more difficult care of merino, I'd be all over it.

I'm just over here chilling with my silver treated poly base layers for now.
 
raisins said:
also, the boot industry needs to stop it with the goretex and breathable membranes when those membranes don't do anything.....boots fully clad in silicone-impregnated leather do not breath to any significant degree no matter what membrane you use....but these membranes have the liability of being fragile on a boot and breaking easily (due to the wear and tear of walking).....so your membrane that doesn't breath can start to leak.....leather with a backer that is tough and totally waterproof (but not breathable) is a way forward....it's all about not being overly insulated for your walk and managing the moisture via socks and boot liner that is before the goretex
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I have sweaty feet and despise "waterproof" boots. Because they guarantee my feet will stew in a "breathable" Goretex liner that will somehow wick icewater directly into my sock, while not letting any of my perspiration escape. The lightweight breathable hikers I like - currently seem to alternate between UA and Oakleys - are very comfortable but wear out quickly. I've had better luck putting very nice orthotics in reasonably-priced, all-leather, "classic"-style combat or work boots. I am always excited to find a mid-range, non-waterproof, serious hiking boot, and always disappointed when they next model year comes out with a Goretex liner...

Also, not much good for serious hiking, but pull-on western-style boots with low heels - "ropers" or "Wellingtons" depending on the manufacturer - are comfortable and breathe well, and have adequate tread for flatland walking.
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So, back to topic - mid-height, breathable, non-waterproof boots with enough footbed padding to be comfortable, and soles stiff enough to handle both rocks and thorns, and tree bolts and platforms and the like, that cost under $150-ish. Also, they should figure out what rubber Solomon uses so they don't slide around on wet rocks or steps or whatever.
 
Iron_llama said:
[RANTMODE]
I have sweaty feet and despise "waterproof" boots. Because they guarantee my feet will stew in a "breathable" Goretex liner that will somehow wick icewater directly into my sock, while not letting any of my perspiration escape. The lightweight breathable hikers I like - currently seem to alternate between UA and Oakleys - are very comfortable but wear out quickly. I've had better luck putting very nice orthotics in reasonably-priced, all-leather, "classic"-style combat or work boots. I am always excited to find a mid-range, non-waterproof, serious hiking boot, and always disappointed when they next model year comes out with a Goretex liner...

Also, not much good for serious hiking, but pull-on western-style boots with low heels - "ropers" or "Wellingtons" depending on the manufacturer - are comfortable and breathe well, and have adequate tread for flatland walking.
[/RANTMODE]

So, back to topic - mid-height, breathable, non-waterproof boots with enough footbed padding to be comfortable, and soles stiff enough to handle both rocks and thorns, and tree bolts and platforms and the like, that cost under $150-ish. Also, they should figure out what rubber Solomon uses so they don't slide around on wet rocks or steps or whatever.
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reminds me of a lot of folks that only want to buy one hunting jacket/bibs....so they get goretex to use everyday....i'd be miserable wearing that all the time

you're right that wearing waterproof boots on dry days is similarly odd

i do like my waterproof boots on wet days or when i'll be in water though....rather deal with sweat than cold creek water on a november day
 
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