Smallest Gear with the Biggest Impact

[thedutchtouch]

Please see the cheap gear thread this is the small gear thread

Huh? OP starts with this (bold added by me...)

Which piece of hunting gear has cost you the least, but given you the biggest dose of satisfaction.

For me, it's a tie between Chinadermic broadheads ($15 per dozen), caffeine pills ($4 a bottle), and a clip-on ball compass ($3-$8 depending on where/when you buy). The Chinadermics I've weighed, spun, and shot through critters have all been indistinguishable from the $45 a pack ones, and mean I no longer worry about sending shots out into the palmettos and swamp mud. The caffeine pills are substantially cheaper than 5-hours and Redbulls now that coffee makes me crap like goose in the morning. And the ball compass...man, the ball compass. I've got one strapped to my chair, my waders, my all of my backpacks...I don't always know where I'm goin', but I know which direction I'm headed. Ya feelin' me?

 

[five]

Please see the cheap gear thread

Cheap Stuff that Gets the Job Done

Hey Fellas, I saw an awesome thread over on Rokslide where everyone was sharing gear that was cheap but that they love. I thought I would start one on here to see what you nut jobs come up with. I will start: Costco Merino Hiking Socks Paracord and a CamJam for a gear holder on the tree...

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[CZMark]

Every pack and every hunting jacket/ coat I own wears a ball compass. Hand and toe warmers are a close #2.

 

[SETX hunter]

Each of these items are under $10, come with me every hunt, and together could stuff into a single pocket:

-Blaze orange vest and hat.

-Biodegradable wipes, always have two 8x12 wipes in a ziplock bag.

-Clip on ball compass, and backup compass/whistle stored in the bottom of pack where it can’t accidentally fall out.

-Bucket hat WITH BUG NET that folds inside itself for storage. Almost replaces thermacell.

-Milkweed (in the tree) and powder windicator (on the ground).

-Spare headlamp or battery.

Bonus (small but not cheap):
-Phone with OnX and backup battery.


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[BTaylor]

10k mah anker charger. Keeps phone charged and and can boost the headlight if needed. Zoleo is pretty useful too. I hunt a fair number of places with little to no cell service and being able to text out keeps the wife at ease and could be handy if caught in a tight spot. It also has an SOS if things go full fubar.

 

[Lucky13]

This hand warmer. I’ve run it for 12 hours straight. The battery last longer than that and it can double as a phone charger.

https://a.co/d/405xv3l

 

[MIPublic]

Rada sharpener was like $10 and is nice for lazy people like me that want sharp knives and broadheads but don’t want to go full Ranch Fairy. I also agree on the caffeine pills. I’m usually rushing out the door for work. I will take half of one before work. Sometimes during the day just for a pick me up. A bottle will last months.

Rada sharpener is fantastic. I have a couple and one stays in the garage for processing and gets tossed into the tackle box for fishing season.

 

[alabamahunt22]

Wicked saw
rechargeable streamlight bandit pro (hat bill light)
Nite ize gear ties
not everything nice is expensive and not everything expensive is nice

 

[Dmathews87]

This hand warmer. I’ve run it for 12 hours straight. The battery last longer than that and it can double as a phone charger.

https://a.co/d/405xv3l

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got that sucker added to my amazon cart! good bye hot hands!

 

[Dmathews87]

im sure others have similar products but these little shock cord ties from BK Outdoors. I use them for all kinds of stuff...keeps my aider tied up, hang stuff off my saddle,etc

Gear Binderz™ Gear Management Cords ***NEW REFLEX™ COLORS***

BK Outdoors designs and manufactures high quality hunting equipment and accessories for the deer hunter. BK Outdoors Whitetail Blog offers tips and techniques for archery hunting heavily pressured deer.

www.bkoutdoorsproducts.com

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

im sure others have similar products but these little shock cord ties from BK Outdoors. I use them for all kinds of stuff...keeps my aider tied up, hang stuff off my saddle,etc

Gear Binderz™ Gear Management Cords ***NEW REFLEX™ COLORS***

BK Outdoors designs and manufactures high quality hunting equipment and accessories for the deer hunter. BK Outdoors Whitetail Blog offers tips and techniques for archery hunting heavily pressured deer.

www.bkoutdoorsproducts.com

those look interesting. I use the “webbing retainers” from EWO, similar design, for similar purposes. I may have to grab a few of these.

 

[BTaylor]

Couple scrap pieces of rope to make a bow hanger.


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[bowhunthard88]

Since this is the "small gear" thread: Suunto clipper compass, multi-function 1/8" shock cord phone tether, milkweed pouch, and my homemade kydex bow and quiver hangers for my gear "strap".

 

[five]

Couple scrap pieces of rope to make a bow hanger.

Ha. I have the same thing around the headrests of my truck for my gun case.

 

[TreeCreep]

has anyone tried these? I use CamJams often for securing things to packs or trees. Seems like a more compact and versatile option. ( Cam jams rope catch can be easily bumped and the clasp tends to grab webbing)
Also , a few could be a backcountry hoist in a pinch ?

Roperoller | Rollercam®

www.rollercam.com

ive almost purchased them a couple times but im afraid they will go to the extra gear bin

 

[bowhunthard88]

Coghlan's Mini Sierra Saw