Life Outdoors Magazine (Jan/Feb 2020)

Hunting Gear
For Cold Weather
Hunting Backpacks
Higher Side:
Badlands 2200 Camouflage Hunting
Pack and Meat Hauler
Packing in perfection, inside and out!
This ultimate hunting pack is made of KXO-32
fabric, making it the strongest, most waterproof,
and quietest bag on the market! The T-6 aircraft
aluminum frame and thermo-mold suspension,
creates near perfect center gravity, making
carrying this pack easier on your back.
$
379 99
www.badlandsgear.com
Bargain Find:
ALPS OutdoorZ Dark Timber
Hunting Day Pack
Comfortable, durable, and lightweight.
With 3 separate pockets to keep your gear
organized, this pack is a good buy for the
hunter that likes to keep it simple with
toting the essentials.
$
79 99
www.alpsbrand.com
Scopes
Hunting Boots
Higher Side: Leupold Mark 5HD
Superior clarity and super light! This scope is designed for rapid target
achievement in both competition and hunting scenarios.
Available in both MIL and MOA.
$
2,399 99 - $ 2,989 99
www.leupold.com
Bargain Find: Nikon Monarch M5
Designated as the new flagship hunting line for 2019, the Nikon Monarch M5
is an affordable scope that’s available in several configurations.
$
499 95 - $ 649 95
www.nikonsportoptics.com
Higher Side:
LaCrosse Alphaburly Pro 1600g
These premium hunting boots innovative
design combines high quality, scent-free
rubber, and naturally insulating neoprene,
perfect for any style of hunting. Equipped with
an embossed liner for better air circulation and
a thick EVA cushioned midsole, these boots
make for a comfortable pursuit of your game.
$
200 00
www.lacrossefootwear.com
Bargain Find:
Arctic Shield Waterproof
Rubber Neoprene Boots
100% Waterproof,
windproof, and heat-resistant.
These boots have both
maximum durability and
comfort that wont
break the bank!
$
59 99
www.walmart.com
Rangefinders
Higher Side:
Sig Sauer Kilo 2400BDX
Laser Rangefinder
Super light transmission and
optical clarity. The BDX (ballistic
data exchange) technology
designates the Kilo 2400 as
the “worlds most advanced
rangefinder” of 2020.
$
680 00 - $ 959 99
www.sigsauer.com
Bargain Find:
Vortex Optics Ranger
1800 Laser Rangefinder
With a clean, illuminated
display and highly intuitive
menu, this rangefinder is easy
to use and is capable of ranging
up to 1,800 yards.
$
349 99
www.cabelas.com
Jackets
Higher Side:
Sitka Gear Fanatic Jacket
Taking the quest for silence to the next level,
the newly redesigned Fanatic Jacket cuts
the noise barrier between you and the deer
by half! Made of enhanced high-loft Berber
fleece to silence the new, ultra-quiet GORE-
TEX INFINIUM, WINDSTOPPER technology, and
all packaged up with PrimaLoft Silver Hi-Loft
Ultra warm insulation to break the chill on
even the coldest of days.
$
449 00
Bargain Find:
Legendary Whitetails
Workwear Hooded Jacket
This revolutionary camo jacket has
a heavy-duty canvas shell made of
100% cotton and 100% polyester
lining with 210 grams of polyester
insulation, keeping you comfortable
in both summer and winter. The
sanded shell of the jacket provides
a soft feel, excellent water repellent
properties, fabric movement noise
elimination, and durability.
$
99 99
www.sitkagear.com
www.legendarywhitetails.com
Binoculars
Higher Side:
Swarovski 10x42 EL
Range Binoculars/
Laser Rangefinder
Seeing is believing! Maxed
out with SwaroBright and
SwaroAim technologies,
and the external upgraded
FieldPRO package, these
binocs provide crystal clear
images and range finding
accuracy, all in one!
$
3,299 00
www.amazon.com
Bargain Find:
Upland Optics
Perception HD
10x42mm Binoculars
Designed with hunters in mind,
these binoculars contain ED
glass, giving you crystal clear
visibility of far away distances.
The waterproof construction
and lightweight build make
them a perfect field companion
for any hunting venture.
$
250 00
www.uplandoptics.com
Rifle
Higher Side:
Christensen Arms Ridgeline
Bolt-Action 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle
This quintessential hunting rifle offers ultralight performance and infinite
precision. The Ridgeline is the ultimate backcountry rifle. Equipped with
aerograde carbon-fiber-wrapped 416R Stainless steel barrels, an adjustable
trigger, a removable radial muzzle brake, and a Limbsaver recoil pad, this
rifle represents extraordinary value and true craftsmanship.
$
1,899 99
www.cabelas.com
Bargain Find:
Ruger American Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor
Bolt-Action Rifle
A new standard in economy guns, Ruger has raised the bar in providing the
most bang for your buck. The Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor has a crisp
trigger pull and is monstrously accurate.
$
429 99
www.academy.com
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