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Fall Hunting Clothing

Fall Hunting Clothing

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Optifade, Break-up Infinity, Forest, Hardwoods, Treestand, Mountain Shadow, Scent Control, Primaloft, Windstopper Membrane, Goretex and a myriad of other words are used to describe the hunting clothing of today.  It doesn’t matter what type of hunter you are, there is plenty of clothing and camo patterns built exclusively for your purpose and the question you need to answer is…What is the best for my scenario and how much money do I want to spend.  We have taken a look at some of the top brands and their systems to help you with making a decision on what pieces of clothing are best for you and your 2011 fall hunting goals. Continue Reading

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Vasque Wasatch

Early Season Mid-Level Hikers Overview

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Hiking is a great way to get in shape or stay in shape while you enjoy the wonderful outdoors.  Whether you are someone who just likes to get out and take a stroll or treks 1000 miles a year, you will want some good comfortable boots.  Being comfortable is essential to enjoying the experience and doing it more often.  The staff at Sportsman’s News has taken some of the best known brands of mid-level hikers available at Sportsman’s Warehouse to task.  Over the past few months of hiking, scouting, and day to day use we have used many different brands and models and these are the ones that are standouts and will be used for the remainder of the year.
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Prois Gear – Intensify It!

Prois Gear – Intensify It!

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By Kirstie Pike
CEO Prois

When it comes to hunting, appropriate clothing becomes paramount in any expedition.  Thermoregulatory features become the key to not only success, but survival.  Cotton is not an option for the hardcore female hunter and performance-driven fabrics become imperative.  Utilizing outdated men’s gear become disadvantageous and layering systems are indispensable.  So how does the female hunter know what apparel systems will provide the best performance for her hunting experiences?  How does she determine what hunting apparel she should purchase among a sea of camouflage?  A good place to start is by gleaning a clear understanding of  the necessary performance features and fabrics to enhance comfort and success in the field.   Continue Reading

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5.11 Tactical Jackets

5.11 Tactical Jackets

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

As fall is now upon us, we are faced with cool mornings and warmer afternoons as the dog days move inexorably on toward winter. For those cooler mornings and evenings, 5.11 Tactical has an assortment of lightweight jackets that are perfect for whatever your activity.

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5.11 Comes to SW

5.11 Comes to SW

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

It all started with a pair of rock climbing pants. Named for a degree of climbing difficulty, 5.11 pants were designed by rock climber Royal Robbins and became hugely popular in rock climbing circles. But it didn’t end there.

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APXg2 Whiteout L5

APXg2 Whiteout L5

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By Sportsman’s News Pro Staff
Over the past few issue of Sportsman’s News, we have been covering the new APXg2™ system by Russell Outdoors. We have previously covered the L1-Layering system, which is your base layer, in July and in August we provided the technical information on L2-which is also a base layer but in a little heavier design for the cooler mornings. September was a thorough review of the Zephyr soft shell jacket and pant and the L5 rain suits, which is revolutionary rain gear at an affordable price. In October, we covered the heavier L4-Gale series which takes you right up to the edge of winter. This series completes the full layering system with the White Out jacket and pants, which will cover your needs for the most extreme cold temperatures.
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SW Branded Socks from Lorpen

SW Branded Socks from Lorpen

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Since 1997, Lorpen has been making the highest quality socks in the world. It is no wonder that Lorpen has their headquarters at the base of Spain’s Pyrenees Mountains or that they encourage their staff to try their socks out in the great outdoors.

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APXg2 Gear for Early Season

APXg2 Gear for Early Season

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By Sportsman’s News Pro Staff
Over the past few issue of Sportsman’s News, we have been covering the new APXg2™ system by Russell Outdoors. We covered the L1-Layering system being your base layer in July and in August we provided the technical information on L2-which is also a base layer, but in a little heavier fashion for the cooler mornings. September was a thorough review of the L3 soft shell jacket and pant and the L5 rain suits, which is revolutionary rain gear at an affordable price. This series is all you need to know about the fourth layer of the system known as the Gale jacket and pants (L4).
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APXg2 Gale L4 Jacket and Pant

APXg2 Gale L4 Jacket and Pant

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By Sportsman’s News Pro StaffOver the past few issue of Sportsman’s News, we have been covering the new APXg2™ system by Russell Outdoors. We covered the L1-Layering system being your base layer in July and in August we provided the technical information on L2-which is also a base layer, but in a little heavier fashion for the cooler mornings. September was a thorough review of the L3 soft shell jacket and pant and the L5 rain suits, which is revolutionary rain gear at an affordable price. This series is all you need to know about the fourth layer of the system known as the Gale jacket and pants (L4).
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APXg2 Zephyr L3 and Cyclone L5

APXg2 Zephyr L3 and Cyclone L5

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By Sportsman’s News Pro Staff
Over the past few issue of Sportsman’s News, we have been covering the new APXg2™ system by Russell Outdoors. We covered the L1 base layer in July; and in August we provided the technical information on L2-which is also a base layer, but with strategically placed wind control panels. In this issue we will look at L3, which is the single layer soft shell jacket and pant along with L5 rain gear, which is one of the best rain suits ever developed. We decided to hold the Level 4 write up for October and November which is a heavier, lofted product and has more insulation for the colder months of hunting.
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