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Hydrate & Recover Packets by Wilderness Athlete

Hydrate & Recover Packets by Wilderness Athlete

I love this product, the flavor of the lemon lime is spot on and it doesn't taste fake or full of fake sugar. I would like to see zero carbs, but I'm sure it would be at the sacrifice of flavor. Great product!

I love this product, the flavor of the lemon lime is spot on and it doesn't taste fake or full of fake sugar. I would like to see zero carbs, but I'm sure it would be at the sacrifice of flavor. Great product!

Great sling, could be better

UL BOW SLING by Badlands

UL BOW SLING by Badlands

I have used bow slings for many years. I have had a love/hate relationship with most of them. I have used the UL Bow Sling from Badlands this past season, the Sitka version for a couple seasons before. If they could just blend these two, it would be perfect. I love the Badlands version and I'm done with the Sitka sling. The big reason, I can't tell you how many times my bow has fallen out of the Sitka sling. That is unacceptable, huge design flaw! That where the Badlands UL Bow Sling shines! Super secure, because they have a strap (safety buckle) that attaches to the sling, goes around the handle of the bow and buckles on the other side. Awesome! No chance of the bow falling out while walking through thick, heavy brush, riding a bike, climbing a tree, whatever you do, it's secure. It protects your cams and string very well and is nice and tight on the bow with an adjustable draw string. The shoulder strap is adjustable, strong and secure. Just wish it had a couple of extra features that would make this sling, perfect! I have an expensive sight system on my bow and I wish it had a cover for it, to help protect it from all the harsh conditions and trails I put it through on my hunts. The sling is packaged in a thin pouch that you could put on your sight to help protect it. I did that for a while, but it's not tethered to the sling and I miss placed it a couple of times. So I stopped using it. Along those lines, I also wish it had a tethered pouch with a draw string to cover/protect my fletching on my arrows for the same reason. That's where the Sitka bow sling excels. It has tethered pouches for your sight and fletching. It even has pockets in the sling to stuff them in, if you don't want to use them. Which is brilliant. But again my bow wouldn't stay in in that sling, so it's worthless, to me. I will continue to use the Badlands UL Bow Sling because it preforms so much better, but it's just shy of "Perfect". It could be better at protecting my other equipment attached to the bow (sight/fletching) for those rough trips into my stand, and protecting it from those times I'm carrying my climbing method and stand/Platform attached to my pack. Overall, I still do highly recommend the Badlands UL Bow Sling, just wish they'd consult me before they mass produce their gear... LOL.

I have used bow slings for many years. I have had a love/hate relationship with most of them. I have used the UL Bow Sling from Badlands this past season, the Sitka version for a couple seasons before. If they could just blend these two, it would be perfect. I love the Badlands version and I'm done with the Sitka sling. The big reason, I can't tell you how many times my bow has fallen out of the Sitka sling. That is unacceptable, huge design flaw! That where the Badlands UL Bow Sling shines! Super secure, because they have a strap (safety buckle) that attaches to the sling, goes around the handle of the bow and buckles on the other side. Awesome! No chance of the bow falling out while walking through thick, heavy brush, riding a bike, climbing a tree, whatever you do, it's secure. It protects your cams and string very well and is nice and tight on the bow with an adjustable draw string. The shoulder strap is adjustable, strong and secure. Just wish it had a couple of extra features that would make this sling, perfect! I have an expensive sight system on my bow and I wish it had a cover for it, to help protect it from all the harsh conditions and trails I put it through on my hunts. The sling is packaged in a thin pouch that you could put on your sight to help protect it. I did that for a while, but it's not tethered to the sling and I miss placed it a couple of times. So I stopped using it. Along those lines, I also wish it had a tethered pouch with a draw string to cover/protect my fletching on my arrows for the same reason. That's where the Sitka bow sling excels. It has tethered pouches for your sight and fletching. It even has pockets in the sling to stuff them in, if you don't want to use them. Which is brilliant. But again my bow wouldn't stay in in that sling, so it's worthless, to me. I will continue to use the Badlands UL Bow Sling because it preforms so much better, but it's just shy of "Perfect". It could be better at protecting my other equipment attached to the bow (sight/fletching) for those rough trips into my stand, and protecting it from those times I'm carrying my climbing method and stand/Platform attached to my pack. Overall, I still do highly recommend the Badlands UL Bow Sling, just wish they'd consult me before they mass produce their gear... LOL.

Razor HD a quality tool

RAZOR^™ HD 4000 by Vortex Optics

RAZOR^™ HD 4000 by Vortex Optics

The Razor HD 4000 does its job flawlessly. Has always produced a range without fail, quick return on range, ranged many elk under 300 for clients and never a problem. I took an elk at 480 yards first shot, dialed down to 464 second shot, both shots in the vitals. Guess that tells it all, a quality tool for the job.

The Razor HD 4000 does its job flawlessly. Has always produced a range without fail, quick return on range, ranged many elk under 300 for clients and never a problem. I took an elk at 480 yards first shot, dialed down to 464 second shot, both shots in the vitals. Guess that tells it all, a quality tool for the job.

Steve Znamenacek

Steve Znamenacek

Be aware, Not made for every pack!

BOW BOOT by Badlands

BOW BOOT by Badlands

I have the 2200 pack and purchased this bow boot. Unfortunately for me the straps and plastic buckle connections on this pack are a different size on the gun boot the pack comes with. So I can't just unclip the gun boot and clip-on the bow boot, so I wasted some money. The site says, "Fits All Current Pack Models". I didn't buy my pack that long ago. Just make sure it will fit on your pack before you purchase it. Badlands makes awesome stuff, I own lots of there merchandise and never been disappointed! This was my fault, not there's. By the way, I Love that 2200 pack, use the heck out of it. As a matter of fact, I ripped a strap off this pack (got caught in the gears of an electric bike), sent it in for repair and they do stand behind that unbelievable Unconditional Lifetime Warranty! Fixed it and sent it back quickly!

I have the 2200 pack and purchased this bow boot. Unfortunately for me the straps and plastic buckle connections on this pack are a different size on the gun boot the pack comes with. So I can't just unclip the gun boot and clip-on the bow boot, so I wasted some money. The site says, "Fits All Current Pack Models". I didn't buy my pack that long ago. Just make sure it will fit on your pack before you purchase it. Badlands makes awesome stuff, I own lots of there merchandise and never been disappointed! This was my fault, not there's. By the way, I Love that 2200 pack, use the heck out of it. As a matter of fact, I ripped a strap off this pack (got caught in the gears of an electric bike), sent it in for repair and they do stand behind that unbelievable Unconditional Lifetime Warranty! Fixed it and sent it back quickly!

Millimeters matter

Lineman Belt - 8mm by Tethrd

Lineman Belt - 8mm by Tethrd

I switched out both my lineman's belt and my tether ropes to this 8mm sized rope. It has lighted my load a tad, but the big improvement is the packability of this sized rope. The thicker ropes requires two hands to stuff them into your pouch. These ropes I just ball up in my hand and put in my pouch, with room to spare. I like this rope so much that next year I plan on getting the 30' rope pouch and repel down from my climbing height. I ditched the prusik cord years ago and have been using a ropeman 1. That is the downside to this thinner DynaLight rope. You have to use a Kong Duck (or similar device) instead of the ropeman 1. That's not a huge deal, it still gives you that nice one handed operation, but it's an added expense. This is due to the thinner diameter of the rope, the ropeman 1 is out of spec, therefore not safe to use. Be aware also that if you choose to use a Kong Duck you will also have to use an oval shaped carabiner because a normal shaped carabiner will not get into the correct axis of the carabiner. That just means that the Kong Duck will not get into the corner of a regular shaped carabiner, so you need a oval shaped one to make it work. So after changing out my rope, carabiner and ascending device (Kong Duck)... Do I still recommend this rope? Absolutely! Just know it will cost you some extra money. You could still use the prusik and carabiner that the tether and lineman's ropes comes with to save some money, though. Just after going to mechanical type prusik device, I would never go back to using a two-handed prusik knot operation.

I switched out both my lineman's belt and my tether ropes to this 8mm sized rope. It has lighted my load a tad, but the big improvement is the packability of this sized rope. The thicker ropes requires two hands to stuff them into your pouch. These ropes I just ball up in my hand and put in my pouch, with room to spare. I like this rope so much that next year I plan on getting the 30' rope pouch and repel down from my climbing height. I ditched the prusik cord years ago and have been using a ropeman 1. That is the downside to this thinner DynaLight rope. You have to use a Kong Duck (or similar device) instead of the ropeman 1. That's not a huge deal, it still gives you that nice one handed operation, but it's an added expense. This is due to the thinner diameter of the rope, the ropeman 1 is out of spec, therefore not safe to use. Be aware also that if you choose to use a Kong Duck you will also have to use an oval shaped carabiner because a normal shaped carabiner will not get into the correct axis of the carabiner. That just means that the Kong Duck will not get into the corner of a regular shaped carabiner, so you need a oval shaped one to make it work. So after changing out my rope, carabiner and ascending device (Kong Duck)... Do I still recommend this rope? Absolutely! Just know it will cost you some extra money. You could still use the prusik and carabiner that the tether and lineman's ropes comes with to save some money, though. Just after going to mechanical type prusik device, I would never go back to using a two-handed prusik knot operation.

Best Supplements - Period

Daily Strength by Wilderness Athlete

Daily Strength by Wilderness Athlete

Having been a salesman and user of both Wilderness Athlete and their competitors, I believe WA is hands down the best choice for athletic supplements. The product knowledge and customer service that the WA staff offers is unmatched in this field of products. The quality of the supplements is also best for the following reasons - Each product is most effective at doing the advertised job. All their products are made using ingredients that are more in line with the body's nutritional requirements. I have used WA Hydrate And Recover, Energy And Focus, and Daily Strength. They are all amazingly effective. I would describe Daily Strength as - "magic in a bottle" for the recovery it gives after a work out. You want the best, most effective and healthy supps to help you in the field? Give WA a try.

Having been a salesman and user of both Wilderness Athlete and their competitors, I believe WA is hands down the best choice for athletic supplements. The product knowledge and customer service that the WA staff offers is unmatched in this field of products. The quality of the supplements is also best for the following reasons - Each product is most effective at doing the advertised job. All their products are made using ingredients that are more in line with the body's nutritional requirements. I have used WA Hydrate And Recover, Energy And Focus, and Daily Strength. They are all amazingly effective. I would describe Daily Strength as - "magic in a bottle" for the recovery it gives after a work out. You want the best, most effective and healthy supps to help you in the field? Give WA a try.

Flexible Curved Boning Knife by Cold Steel

Flexible Curved Boning Knife by Cold Steel

Cold Steel knifes are really sharp, retain their edge well, and up to the task at hand. Can't beat them for the price!

Cold Steel knifes are really sharp, retain their edge well, and up to the task at hand. Can't beat them for the price!

Butcher Knife by Cold Steel

Butcher Knife by Cold Steel

These knives are really sharp, retain their edge well, and up to the task at hand. Can't beat them for the price!

These knives are really sharp, retain their edge well, and up to the task at hand. Can't beat them for the price!

Poly Bag Tape Kit by MEAT!

Poly Bag Tape Kit by MEAT!

I purchased these to go along with the meat bags I purchased. I have 2 units. They both work well and allow the ladies (or men) to package meat quickly! They work slick, and really make bag sealing a breeze.

I purchased these to go along with the meat bags I purchased. I have 2 units. They both work well and allow the ladies (or men) to package meat quickly! They work slick, and really make bag sealing a breeze.

These do the task!

MEAT! Bags by MEAT!

MEAT! Bags by MEAT!

Not sure the best way to review a meat bag, but here we go! I purchased these simply based on price. $20 cheaper than anywhere else. These bags do what they are meant to do, they aren't cheap and don't break when filling them. I like that I can mark whatever meat is in them. I'm happy with the ones I have used. Roughly 900 bags (and counting) and no issues

Not sure the best way to review a meat bag, but here we go! I purchased these simply based on price. $20 cheaper than anywhere else. These bags do what they are meant to do, they aren't cheap and don't break when filling them. I like that I can mark whatever meat is in them. I'm happy with the ones I have used. Roughly 900 bags (and counting) and no issues

Go big or go home!

1.5 HP Grinder (#32) by MEAT!

1.5 HP Grinder (#32) by MEAT!

This grinder is awesome. It's built like a brick house. Taking this thing out of the package you know it's built for work and it's not going to break. I bought this grinder to process lots of meat in little time. My first weekend we ground close to 1000lbs of venison and beef. The first grind took just over an hour. The motor cools wonderfully, machine doesn't get hot, grinds consistently and does not bog down. This is a great product and I'm very happy with my purchase. I like that it has reverse (but I've never had to use it) I like the over sized power switch, it's easy to operate with sloppy hands. I love the way this is built, it's built to last. My only con: I wish it came with a 7mm plate, it comes with a 10mm and 4.5mm plate. My personal opinion is 4.5 is just to fine for hamburger.

This grinder is awesome. It's built like a brick house. Taking this thing out of the package you know it's built for work and it's not going to break. I bought this grinder to process lots of meat in little time. My first weekend we ground close to 1000lbs of venison and beef. The first grind took just over an hour. The motor cools wonderfully, machine doesn't get hot, grinds consistently and does not bog down. This is a great product and I'm very happy with my purchase. I like that it has reverse (but I've never had to use it) I like the over sized power switch, it's easy to operate with sloppy hands. I love the way this is built, it's built to last. My only con: I wish it came with a 7mm plate, it comes with a 10mm and 4.5mm plate. My personal opinion is 4.5 is just to fine for hamburger.

Best harness I've had

Elevate Pro by Hawk Hunting

Elevate Pro by Hawk Hunting

This harness did not disappoint. The integrated pouches are the perfect size as to not get in your way but they're also big enough to actually store items in. The latches are secure and easily adjustable. Definitely comfortable to wear even for all day sits. Only downside I found is the length of the safety tether, seemed like it could be a bit longer, but could depend on the person. Overall, great product.

This harness did not disappoint. The integrated pouches are the perfect size as to not get in your way but they're also big enough to actually store items in. The latches are secure and easily adjustable. Definitely comfortable to wear even for all day sits. Only downside I found is the length of the safety tether, seemed like it could be a bit longer, but could depend on the person. Overall, great product.

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