Get-Away Gear

From our January/February 2026 Issue

Sometimes wingshooters just need to get away. Whether it’s to a remote camp or to a lodge halfway around the world, the urge to escape the everyday is strong. Such adventuring requires gear that will serve while traveling and on arrival. The following items can make get-away trips smoother, safer and more satisfying.

YETI CAST IRON SKILLET 14

Both the camp cook and home chef will appreciate the YETI Cast Iron Skillet 14. The company’s widest pan, the 14" skillet provides a large work surface and retains and balances high temperatures for a consistent cook. The uniquely smooth skillet comes pre-seasoned, is naturally non-stick and has an ergonomically designed handle, a “helper handle” and two pour spouts. It works well with live fire as well as induction, ceramic and gas stoves.

Exterior dimensions: 20.1" (w) x 15" (d) x 2.1" (h).
Weight: 9.8 pounds.
Price: $300.
YETI, yeti.com.

SPORTING ACCESSORIES ORIGINAL BOOT & BIRD FIELD TOTE

Wingshooters know how gear can get wet and muddy in the field. Now there’s an easy and clean way to transport not only gear but also the day’s take of birds, thanks to Sporting Accessories’ Original Boot & Bird Field Tote. Made from heavy-duty 18-oz waxed canvas, the tote is resistant to moisture and dirt and can be easily wiped down. The removable waterproof liner has its own handles and can serve as a second tote.

Colors: Sycamore (shown), Pecan, Elm.
Price: $225.
Sporting Accessories, Ltd., sportingltd.com.

HYDRAPAK FLUX+ 1.5L

In the field or some foreign land, nothing is more important than having safe drinking water. The HydraPak Flux+ 1.5L offers access to potable water anywhere. Just fill the soft flask from a water source, and the integrated filter will remove common waterborne bacteria, such as E. coli and Giardia, as well as protozoa and sediment from approximately 1,500 liters of water. The easy-opening and -closing dust cover sits atop a twist-to-drink nozzle. The flexible bottle also can be squeezed or rolled to filter water into other containers and, when empty, can be rolled up for easy storage in a vest or pack pocket.

Dimensions: 4.5" (w) x 9.8" (h).
Weight: 5 ounces.
Price: 460.
HydraPak, hydrapak.com.

WREN & IVY LEG O’MUTTON BREAKDOWN CASE

For transporting guns safely and in style, Wren & Ivy’s Leg O’Mutton Breakdown Case fills the bill. The case is made of waxed twill canvas and vegetable-tanned bridle leather, ensuring durability with vintage charm. It is designed to accommodate both over/under and side-by-side shotguns and has a side cinch strap to secure the stock and action. A hydrophobic fleece lining is easy to clean and quick-drying, and there is an exterior side pocket for storing choke tubes or a cleaning kit. There is also an adjustable handle and shoulder strap for easy carrying.

Dimensions: 38" (l) x 3.5" (w) x 9.375" (h).
Weight: 6 pounds.
Price: $555.
Wren & Ivy, wrenandivy.com.

ALPS OUTDOORZ REFUGE DUFFEL

For keeping gear safe and protecting it from weather, the ALPS OutdoorZ Refuge Duffel is a valued travel companion. Made of tough 500D PVC, the duffel has a U-shaped, zippered, full-access main compartment as well as oversized end pockets with collapsible interiors for storing boots or other gear. Removable contoured shoulder straps make for easy carrying, and there are grab handles on each end.

Colors: Olive Green, Tan.
Sizes: 40L, 75L, 110L.
Price: $130 to $170.
ALPS OutdoorZ, alpsoutdoorz.com.

FIELD & STREAM x GOKEY THE LOWER FORTY BOOT

Wingshooters looking for footwear that can serve both in the field and around town will appreciate Field & Stream x Gokey’s The Lower Forty Boot. Named for Corey Ford’s collection of F&S essays titled “The Lower Forty,” this early-season boot features an unlined, 20-oz, dry-wax-canvas upper; an oil-tanned leather bottom; a calfskin-leather lining; and a removable leather-covered insole. Double-vamp construction offers strength without added weight, and the lightweight outsole is self-cleaning.

Height: 6".
Weight: 2 pounds 12 ounces per pair.
Sizes: Whole and half 8 through 13, widths D and EE.
Price: $299.
Boyt Harness, boytharness.com.