Archery Business: Jul/Aug 2010
38 archeryBUSINESS July/August 2010 WESTERN GEAR com) has centered on its new, deer-hunting-focused "Forest" lineup, but there's also Western-inspired innovation case in point being the sleek new Jetstream Jacket ($349) shown here in Gore Optifade Open Country camo. The Jetstream offers a soft shell facing, and newly designed hood that of- fers additional protection from the elements. The right pack can not only help, but increase your customers' chances for success. The smart new Full Curl Pack System ($330) from Sportsman's Outdoor Products (801-562- 8712; www.sophuntinggear.com) offers the strength of an external frame with the versatility of an internal frame packone system that will do the work of several specialized packs. Included is a Hybrid Frame ($200) that offers nine compartments and a collapsible "Flex Shelf" for hauling meat and other heavy loads; you also get a 1,500-cubic-inch detachable daypack ($67) featuring six compartments and adjustable ri\037 e/ bow pouch, and a large, 4,000-cubic-inch de- tachable main bag ($90) ideal for packing camp into the backcountry. The "Combo Frame" ($240) includes the Hy-brid Frame and Day Pack; an optional canvas Meat Sack ($25) can also be used with most frame packs. When your customers can't get to a shower, Scent Killer Field Wipes from Wildlife Research Center (www.wildlife.com) are there to save the day. Made with a special unscented Anti-Odor formula for your body, these versatile wipes (24 pack; 7x9 inches) are enriched with vitamin E and aloe and slip easily into a pack until they're needed. A large-capacity "backcountry" pack that car-ries like a barebones daypack? That's the idea behind the new Sacri\036 ce ($270) from Badlands (www.badlandspacks.com). The innovative 3,500-cubic-inch design developed with help from Cameron Hanes combines 900 denier rip- stop ultra lightweight fabric with an ultralight heat-treated internal steel frame (less than 8 ounces), for a total weight of just 3 pounds, 9 ounces. More cool features include a Hypervent suspension, and built-in bow and ri\037 e carriers. For 2010 Browning (801-876-2711; www. browning.com) has introduced an aptly named Hi Power line of \037 ashlights ($75) that blend new technology with a striking appearanceand the ability to squeeze every last drop of energy from a pair of AA alkaline batteries. These \037 ashlights have all-aluminum construction with walnut or black resin inlays. The bulbs are the latest gen- eration Cree XPE LEDs rated for 50,000 hours. Four \036 nishes are available.Knives & SharpenersCutlery expert Gerber Legendary Blades (www. gerbergear.com) has added to its proven Meto- lius collection with two new Metolius knife kits that allow hunters to choose the knife combo that BROWNING Hi Power Series FlashlightQuality game bags and Western hunting go together like bows and arrows. The new Ultra Light Big Game Bags from Caribou Gear Outdoor Equipment Company (www.biggamebags.com) offer many handy features including light re\037 ective attachments (to help locate bags from a distance in grizzly country), and tearproof ID tags and lock loops to identify contents, make them tamper-proof, and aid in hanging/washing. The custom, moisture-wicking synthetic fabric is designed to feel and breathe like cotton, but also provide stain and shrink resistanceand incredible strength and durability. Several sizes are available. SITKA JetStream Jacket WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Scent Killer Field Wipes 036-047_AB10JUL-western.indd 38 6/8/10 10:17:53 AM
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