Kuiu Kutana Soft Shell Jacket ($259)
The 聽has panels of durable Japanese nylon that are stretch-woven, without the need for spandex. And Kuiu鈥檚 trim, sleek cut makes its apparel fit athletic builds true to size.
Patagonia Western Snap LS Shirt ($79)
聽is equally suited to the rough and the refined. The breathable hemp-polyester blend makes it perfect for layering under a jacket and still fits in at the dinner table.
Maven C.3 Binoculars ($400)
Wyoming-based Maven expanded its line with the relatively affordable , a sharp, well-built set of binoculars. The 10x magnification version lets in plenty of light for first-shooting hours.
Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Boots ($230)
聽is a workhorse: stable and waterproof-breathable, with a stiff chassis and aggressive tread for hard and high treks in search of game or just a view.
James Brand Hell Gap Knife ($335)
This upscale knifemaker is known for its sleek everyday-carry designs. The 7.8-inch 聽is its first fixed-blade model, with extra-hard s35vn steel that holds an edge beautifully.
This item is currently sold out.
Mystery Ranch Mule 23 Pack ($375)
Here鈥檚 a novel concept: mount a daypack to a full-size meat-hauling frame. 聽did just that, and the result (if a bit heavy at 4.4 pounds) gives you the flexibility to lash an elk鈥檚 hindquarter between the external carbon fiber and the pack body and cinch it all tight with compression straps.
This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.聽
Yeti Boomer 8 Dog Bowl ($50)
On the road in pheasant country, your dog needs a $50 steel bowl like you need a $50 coffee mug. 聽looks great in the dirt or banging around in the back of the truck.
Mathews Vertix聽Bow ($1,099)
features 85 percent letoff鈥攎eaning it鈥檚 really easy to hold and aim once it鈥檚 drawn鈥攁nd it鈥檚 capable of shooting arrows at a blistering 343 feet per second.
L.L.Bean Hunter鈥檚 Tote ($45)
We鈥檝e stashed everything from dove decoys to groceries in this . Keep several on hand for times when your organization breaks down and you need a good place to store supplies.
First Lite Sawbuck Brush Pants ($160)
Conventional wisdom says that brush pants are for bird hunting (since birds don鈥檛 care how you look), while discreet pants are for big game, which can hear the rustle of Cordura. The 聽upends that by putting chaps-like panels on stretchy nylon, and the results are tough yet quiet.