Game On! Gear

For upland hunters across the country, the arrival of September means game on! From gunning for doves to walking the prairies for grouse, wingshooters begin heading afield after months of prep and anticipation. Many will be testing gear acquired during the off-season—some of it perhaps game-changing. The following items may take your game to the next level.

L.L. BEAN BOA TECHNICAL UPLAND BOOT

L.L. BEAN BOA TECHNICAL UPLAND BOOT

Putting on miles in the uplands just got more comfortable with L.L. Bean’s BOA Technical Upland Boot. The boot’s goat-leather-and-nylon upper is durable and lightweight, and 100g PrimaLoft insulation allows for three-season wear. The BOA cable-closure lace system offers infinite adjustments, and Bean’s proprietary TEK 2.5 waterproof membrane seals out moisture. The Vibram Mega Grip outsole provides excellent traction and won’t clog with mud and dirt. Color: Deepest Brown. Sizes: Whole and half sizes 7 through 12 plus 13 and 14. Price: $249.

L.L. Bean, llbean.com.

PYKE WINGMAN PRO B2 UPLAND STRAP VEST

PYKE WINGMAN PRO 
B2 UPLAND STRAP VEST

Always innovating, Pyke Gear recently came out with the Wingman Pro B2 Upland Strap Vest. An updated version of the company’s original model, this lightweight-yet-rugged vest features 1000 denier nylon on the outside. Its load-bearing, padded waist belt and micro-adjust strap system provide the ultimate in comfort, and low-profile shoulder straps with flat Molle attachment points won’t interfere with a gun mount. The game bag has been expanded to hold six pheasants and now has Molle rails for additional storage options. The completely customizable vest comes with one shell pocket and one zippered gear pouch and can be ordered with or without two water-bottle holders. Colors: Blaze Orange, Gray. Sizes: Regular (30" to 36" waist), Large (36" to 42"), XLarge (42" to 50"). Price: $280 without water-bottle holders; $330 with water-bottle holders.

Pyke Gear, pykegear.com.

SCHEELS OUTFITTERS UPLAND SHOOTERS JACKET

SCHEELS OUTFITTERS 
UPLAND SHOOTERS JACKET

Designed for early-to-mid-season hunting, the Scheels Outfitters Upland Shooters Jacket offers protection and warmth. Made of a durable bonded woven fabric backed with waffle fleece, the lightly insulated jacket not only blocks wind and is burr resistant but also is breathable. Other features include an outer zippered chest pocket, an interior security pocket, two zippered handwarmer pockets, adjustable cuffs and a drawcord waist. The athletic collar is designed to block wind yet not interfere with a gun mount. Sizes: S through 4XL. Price: $100.

SCHEELS, scheels.com.

EUKANUBA PREMIUM PERFORMANCE SMALL BITES

EUKANUBA PREMIUM 
PERFORMANCE SMALL BITES

For small- and medium-size dogs with smaller mouths, Eukanuba’s Premium Performance Small Bites kibble provides complete and balanced nutrition. The smaller-size dry food is crunchy and S-shaped, to promote slower and more-thorough chewing; this can aid digestion and nutrient absorption in dogs that are at least a year old and weigh up to 54 pounds. Two formulas are available: Sport 30/20 (30 percent protein and 20 percent fat), for dogs working aerobically for up to four hours; and Exercise 26/16, for dogs working aerobically for up to two hours. The food also contains DHA and vitamin E for healthy brain function, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for limber joints, a blend of fibers and prebiotics to aid digestion, and 3D DentaDefense for clean teeth and healthy gums.
Price: $90 for a 28-pound bag.

Eukanuba, eukanuba.com.

HOUND & HARE WAX WARE CAPE

HOUND & HARE WAX WARE CAPE

When hunter orange is called for but your field coat lacks the color, Hound & Hare’s Wax Ware Cape is the perfect solution. Made of cotton dry-wax material from Scotland, the waterproof half-cape is made oversized and can be ordered using men’s jacket sizing. Just take it out of your pocket, pull it on and you’re ready to go. Sizes: 38 through 48. Price: $65.

Hound & Hare, houndhare.com.

CHIEF UPLAND UPLANDER BRUSH PANTS

Balancing durability, comfort and features, Chief Upland’s new Uplander Brush Pants offer the ultimate in versatility. Designed for early-to-mid-season hunting, the pants are made of lightweight, four-way-stretch fabrics that prevent fatigue and are treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish. Double-layered Cordura with a breathable, waterproof membrane covers high-wear areas. Other features include zippered mesh thigh vents, a gusseted crotch, articulated knees, hidden zippered thigh pockets, front pockets with integrated knife-sheath pockets, two zippered rear pockets, and a hanging loop. Color: Coyote Brown. Sizes: Even waist 28” through 44”; inseam 31” or 34”. Price: $189.

Chief Upland, chiefupland.com.

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