STEINER PEREGRINE $1,600 XP For phenomenal viewing afield, the Peregrine XP offers water-repellent NANO protection on the objective and ocular lenses as well as High-Definition XP coatings for superior light transmission and true color. Go to steiner-binoculars.com Eddie Berman
SITKA 90 PERCENT JACKET AND PANTS $430 This highly technical jacket-and-pant suit is windproof, breathable and DWR-finished (durable water repellent) for the ultimate in warmth and breath-ability. Generously cut for a full range of motion. Go to sitkagear.com Eddie BermanKELTY EAGLE $400 Designed for military use and now available to serious adventurers, the Kelty Eagle cold-weather pack boasts 7,850 cubic inches of interior space, which includes an easy-access sleeping bag compartment and a removable lid that converts to a fanny pack. Go to kelty.com Eddie BermanDELORME EARTHMATE $410 Known for its detailed maps, DeLorme enters the GPS market with the Earthmate PN-20. It provides multiple views of the same location–switch from satellite images to topos to street maps. Also, get free aerial-imagery downloads, with no extra maps to buy. Go to delorme.com Eddie BermanPETERS AMMO $14 Remington and Gander Mountain have teamed up to bring this classic ammo back to store shelves. Shotshell offerings include a slug round and target loads ($6), while on the rimfire front there's a .22 LR ($2). Centerfire rounds run the gamut from .243 to 7mm Rem. Mag. ($14¿$25). Go to gandermountain.com Eddie BermanMSR REACTOR STOVE $140 Compact and easy to use, the MSR Reactor combines a canister stove with a high-efficiency 1.7-liter pot. In lab tests, the Reactor boiled a liter of water in just three minutes. The radiant burner completely blocks the wind, and the unit weighs just 21 ounces. Go to msrcorp.com Eddie BermanBOREBLAST CLEANING SYSTEM $20 Designed for .17- to .30-caliber rifles, this cleaning system includes a CO2 dispenser and cartridge, chamber adapters and 12 cleaning wads. The system propels a solvent-soaked cleaning wad through the barrel. Go to outers-guncare.com Eddie BermanSHEFFIELD'S RHINO SKINNING KNIFE $20 No sharpening is necessary with the Rhino Skinning Knife, which lets you quickly change a dull blade in the field. Extra blades are held inside the handle, and a thumb-pressure plate provides additional control. Go to greatnecksaw.com() Eddie BermanPENN'S CREEK FLY ROD & CFO DISC-DAG REEL $1,484 From the folks at Orvis, the Penn's Creek Full-Flex bamboo rod is top-shelf. The classic Madison-version two-piece rod is 7 feet 3 inches long and made for 4-weight line. It's paired with the CFO II Disc Drag, machined to be a light 33⁄4 ounces and measures only 27⁄8 inches in diameter. ($1,295/rod, $189/reel;) Go to orvis.com Eddie BermanZIPPO HAND WARMER $30 Go old-school with a hand warmer that produces up to 10 times the heat of other warmers–all without a flame. The platinum-catalyzed, glass-fiber burner offers quick, sure lighting and radiant heat for up to 24 hours. Go to zippo.com Eddie BermanHI-MOUNTAIN SEASONINGS $3 Bring out the best flavor in your game meat with Hi-Mountain's Wind River marinades, which come in Sweet Honey, Zesty Western and Soy Ginger flavors. The Garlic Pepper Rub and Cajun Campfire Seasoning are also sure to please. ($3 each) Go to himtnjerkey.com Eddie BermanFILSON MACKINAW CRUISER $325 Enjoy this classic look, featuring a one-piece cape sewn over the coat's upper back and chest for added warmth. The Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser is 100 percent virgin mackinaw wool. Also available in forest green, charcoal and camo. Go to filson.com Eddie BermanSMART SCOUTER $599 The Cellular Surveillance System uses 50 infrared bulbs instead of a flash to provide light for its 1.3 megapixel digital camera, and its three infrared sensors cue on body heat, not motion. Retrieve images and adjust cam settings over the Internet. The system transmits images from the field via cell service (purchased separately), so you won't disturb the hunting area. Go to smartscouter.com Eddie BermanKING RANCH SHOTGUN CASE $432 Made of tan Cordura with Rio leather trim, the Breakdown Shotgun Case is as tough as it is good-looking. A richly padded interior with ultrasoft felt lining protects your shotgun. Go to krsaddleshop.com Eddie BermanTHE BLOCK 4X4 PUP $85 Practice your archery anywhere with this downsized version of Field Logic's famed bow target. The Pup measures 16 by 16 by 12 inches for easy portability, and can easily handle both broadheads and field points. The layered-target technology makes for easy arrow retrieval. Go to fieldlogic.com Eddie BermanCOAST LED E-LANTERN $60 Perfect for camp or during a power outage, the compact E-Lantern provides 30 hours of bright operation on just four AA batteries. A dimmer switch controls brightness, and the construction is both weatherproof and shatterproof. Go to coastcutlery.com Eddie BermanDANNER EXO EDGES $100 The venerable boot maker enters the multisport shoe market at a sprint with the totally breathable, super-lightweight EXO Edge shoe. Comfort combined with a rugged sole make these ideal for the trail and in camp. Also available lined with Gore-Tex. Go to danner.com Eddie BermanBLACKHAWK PADDED CAMO SLING $17 This rifle sling is made of tough, woven polyester outer material and lined with HawkTex nonslip to keep it on your shoulder whatever the conditions. Padding is quilted to prevent bunching. A convenient thumb loop is located at the lower end of the padded section for a more comfortable carry. Go to blackhawk.com Eddie BermanSPOT MESSENGER $149 The Spot Messenger provides instant access to help in the event of an emergency with both a GPS receiver and a Globalstar satellite transmitter. The "911" button is essentially a distress beacon, while the "Help" button uses text messaging and e-mail to contact up to four people. Requires an annual $99 satellite service. Go to findmespot.com Eddie BermanBLITZ BROADHEADS $30 With solid, one-piece stainless-steel construction, the blades of the Rocky Mountain Blitz Broadheads are set at a precisely machined angle for added spin and reduced drag. The 100-grain heads boast a 11⁄8-inch cutting diameter. ($30 for 3) Go to rockymtbroadheads.com Eddie BermanLEATHERMAN VISTA $75 Streamlined to quickly access the basics, the Vista, built around a main pruner, includes a saw, knife, screwdriver, choke-tube tool, wire cutters, awl and bottle opener. Go to leatherman.com Eddie BermanINKA PEN $20 Write anywhere, in any conditions, with the Inka Pen. Made of aerospace-grade materials, the Inka packs small but quickly assembles to create a full-size pen. The pressurized ink cartridge ensures it will write wet or dry and at any angle. Go to writeanywhere.com Eddie BermanXTREME CHARGE $100 Don't let a dead battery keep you stranded in camp. This compact 12-volt battery charger works from any outlet and utilizes Pulse technology for optimum charge delivery and long-term battery maintenance. Go to pulsetech.com Eddie BermanCLOUDVEIL WINDSHIRT $85 Look good and stay dry in Cloudveil's Cache Creek Windshirt, a hot item on store shelves. Made with a slick Cyclone face and mesh Fieldsensor interior, it offers reliable warmth, windproofing and rain protection–without the bulk. Go to cloudveilfishing.com Eddie BermanBASS PRO SHOPS TINYLITE REEL $18 This spinning reel is one nifty little model for panfish and stream trout. The graphite-body reel holds up to 125 yards of 4-pound-test on an aluminum spool, with a smooth ball-bearing drive system. Go to basspro.com Eddie BermanDANNER DRI-RELEASE SOCKS $6 Shed those sweat-retaining cotton socks and wrap your feet in this blend of merino wool and synthetic fibers, which dries four times faster than cotton or wool. The cushioned toe and heel and seamless Lin-toe reduce blistering. Go to danner.com Eddie BermanZIPPO OUTDOOR UTILITY LIGHTER $31 This 8-inch-tall butane-burning utility lighter provides a wind-resistant dual flame. Plus, it comes with a water-resistant cap and built-in LED light, making it ideal for all outdoor uses. Go to zippo.com Eddie BermanEXRS TWO-WAY RADIOS $60 These eXRS TSX300 digital two-way radios, from TriSquare, use 900 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology to provide secure, interference-free communications over a staggering 10 billion channels. Receive NOAA alerts and even send text messages. ($60/pair) Go to trisquare.us Eddie BermanTRITON M2 WATER PURIFIER $90 The Triton M2 MultiPurpose system is lightweight and compact. Constructed of military-grade ABS thermoplastic, it is the only portable purification system that can fully protect against viruses, bacteria, protozoa, cysts and chemicals. Go to prismedical.com Eddie BermanCOSTA DEL MAR MAN O WAR SUNGLASSES $129 These angling shades with optical-grade CR-39 polarized lenses feature easily removable side shields that block dust, wind and glare coming off the water. Double-injected nose pads prevent slipping. Go to costadelmar.com Eddie BermanORIGO PRO WATCHES $230 Origo's Guide Pro Series Fishing Pro and Hunting Pro watches are two of the coolest, most functional watches made for sportsmen to come along. They provide weather info, temperature, best hunting and fishing times, moon phases, tide charts and a digital compass, and they can even store ballistic info. Oh yeah, they also tell time. Go to origowatch.com Eddie BermanWENGER RANGER $65 58 Ideal for hunters, the Swiss-made Ranger features a 4-inch hollow-ground locking blade, a gutting tool, a double-cut wood saw, screwdrivers and a can opener. Go to wengerna.com Eddie BermanZEISS DIASCOPE 65 T* FL $1,875 This is the mack daddy of spotting scopes, outfitted with top-of-the-class Zeiss glass that provides superior light transmission, clarity and magnification through a 65mm objective lens and the Vario 15-45X eyepiece. At a short 11.81 inches and just 2.43 pounds, the Diascope is a dream for packing on all-day high-country hunts. Go to zeiss.com Eddie BermanRAYMARINE E120 DISPLAY $4,600 The 12.1-inch E120 Display can be used as a stand-alone E-Series navigation display or integrated with other Raymarine displays to view 3D chart-plotting, radar, HD digital fish finder, Sirius marine weather data, instrumentation and even DVDs or video. Go to raymarine.com Eddie BermanCARABINER FIGURE 9 $4-6 Quickly secure loads with the Carabiner Figure 9 from Nite Ize. Carabiners clip to fixed points (truck-bed anchors, car racks) for easy connection, eliminating the hassle of tying and adjusting knots. ($4/small, $6/big) Go to niteize.com Eddie BermanHUNTER'S SPECIALTIES GAME CLEANING SYSTEM $20 Make cleaning game easier with this kit, which includes shoulder-length Poly gloves; Wild Gamekeeper Spray to inhibit bacterial growth on meat; a Butt Out Field Dressing Tool to easily disconnect the anal canal; and Scent-a-Way Field Wipes for cleaning up afterward. Go to hunterspec.com Eddie Berman
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