Opening Day Essentials
Start the new season with these top-notch products
Start the new season with these top-notch products
Do you need a new set of tires for your hunting vehicle? General Tires Grabber X3, A/Tx, and APT all-season tires are three good options for light truck and SUV owners. These tires range from mild all-terrain to aggressive all-terrain to extreme terrain, with the X3 being the most aggressive and featuring the boldest styling. Designed to balance exceptional off-road capability with on-road performance, they come with General Tires Duragen Technology, which provides robust strength, durability, and safety. generaltire.com
Filsons Double Tin Cloth Bibs provide maximum protection from punctures and abrasion, making them the perfect outerwear for work and the field. The front and back legs are reinforced with two layers of Tin Cloth from waist to knee. Snap-flap cargo and slotted-utility pockets on the chest keep tools and gear handy. The gusseted sides are secured with metal-wreath buttons, and wide elastic shoulder straps fasten with durable bridle leather tabs for comfort and durability. filson.com
Add some color to your decoy spread with Higdons Standard Wood Duck Decoys. Manufactured using hand-carved molds, these highly realistic decoys have true-to-life paint schemes that accurately represent the wood ducks stunning plumage. They come with Higdons new forward-weighted keel design that provides excellent movement and weight savings. Each six-pack includes three upright drakes, one resting drake, and two upright hens. higdonoutdoors.com
Handcrafted with 24-ounce Scottish cotton canvas, Italian vegetable-tanned leather trim, and a Swiss Riri brass zipper and hardware, this bag combines a classic look with exceptional toughness and durability. The main cargo area is lined with rustic cotton ripstop aero cloth to protect its contents, and exterior zippered pockets provide ample space for a phone, keys, shooting glasses, and other accessories. A detachable, padded shoulder strap makes this bag an ideal choice for light and heavy loads. gokeyusa.com
Designed to be worn inside your waders, this jacket features a polyester shell lined with sherpa fleece. The upper jacket and arms are constructed with added insulation for extra protection for exposed areas, while the lower jacket is uninsulated for greater breathability and a better fit under waders. This combination provides exceptional warmth, breathability, wind resistance, and range of motion. Now available in Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat, Bottomland, and Original Bottomland. chenegear.com
Made for waterfowlers who hunt from opening day to the bitter end of the season, First Lites LZ Jacket is made of a new multilayer fabric that is waterproof, abrasion resistant, and durable. The relaxed fit allows the jacket to be worn on its own in warm weather or over additional layers when the mercury plummets. Articulated arms allow for excellent flexibility while shooting, and specialty pockets offer quick access to ammo and assorted gear. firstlite.com
This jacket offers the same great features as the mens version but with a tailored fit for ladies. You can wear the liner or the shell separately in mild temperatures or zip the liner into the shell for bitter-cold hunts. In addition, the sleeves can be zipped off the liner, allowing you to wear it as a vest in warm weather or around camp. The shell is waterproof, windproof, breathable, and comes with taped seams, YKK zippers in the front, and several additional zippered pockets. drakewaterfowl.com