Useless hunting stuff we own...........

[ninepointer]

hahahahaha

Ha! I have that sling too. I did find a use for it though. I put it on my crossbow and 90% of the time the sling is cinched up tight like it’s not there. The odd time I need a free hand I loosen the sling.

[blasted_saber]

Ha! I have that sling too. I did find a use for it though. I put it on my crossbow and 90% of the time the sling is cinched up tight like it’s not there. The odd time I need a free hand I loosen the sling.

I ended up taking mine apart and rebuilding it the way I wanted it. I bought some chicago style screws and redesigned it so it more resembles a normal sling.

[malissiabrobst]

I could argue that a GPS is useful. It often helps to navigate the terrain. Good thing you didn't include binoculars in your list. Although you may find that item useless if you have a scope. But I don't like tracking my deer with a scope. I find it more enjoyable to hold the best elk hunting binoculars up to my eyes and peek at a deer or elk without interruption. Plus, you won't hit grass or leaves with the gun's muzzle when you have a shorter object in your hand. Perhaps I have a negative experience with hunting without binoculars. By the way, about the shotgun cartridge belt, that thing never came in handy for me. My jacket is always long and covers the belt.

[DanE]

I'll probably get crucified over this but my Sumit aluminum climber
ya it's comfortable when up there but it's loud and cumbersome compared to a tree saddle and climbing sticks and the saddle is more comfortable even for a guy weighing in at 250lbs

[rali]

We have all done it. We have all fallen victim to the knee jerk reaction to buy something because you thought it was needed, it was cool, or it would make you a better hunter and it ended up at the bottom of one of your hunting tote's never to be used again?

What products come to mind? I remember talking to a new hunter and he had a list of things he 'needed' to get and I think I crossed off 1/4 of them and saved him from spending over a $150 on stuff you will use one or twice. This is not to slag any products out there but we all see the new gadgets every year that try to separate you from your money and at the end of the day is does more to fill your garage and not your tag.

• Turkey Calls - I get it.....you like to collect them but you do not need to bring every one you own on every hunt. The vest gets pretty heavy pretty fast.
• The need for matching camo - Like you have never fallen victim of that purchase
• Camo lens sunglasses - Really.....nuff said
• Reflective tacks or tape to help you find your blind or stand......if you need a flashlight to find your way around you should not be out at dark
• Shotgun bandolier sling - just do not be that guy that actually uses it.
• Shotgun stick for Turkey - you will get tired of carrying that stick around with you to shoot a orange size target at 40yds all well trying to limit movement
• Tripod Charis for blind hunting - these things are terrible. Nut crunchers and too high to use in a blind - completely useless.

• Turkey seats - Unless you are on wet ground these are useless. My preference in order are Turkey lounger, trailer inner tube stuffed in a camo bag (do not knock it until you have tried it), insulated seat stuffed with crushed foam.

• Hand held GPS - I am in Southern Ontario........you are NOT getting lost.

On our 100 acres of thick forest those reflective trail markers are essential. So easy to get turned around at 5:00AM even if you know the place well.

[rali]

ahhh the tape doesnt always help, i hunt in a dense forest but its VERY EASY to get lost especially in the dark even tho the path is not far at all from the open fields but stil, i bought a nice head lamp so i can have both hands free.

countless times ive looked around for my stand and im standing right beside it thinking im lost lol

We've tried every product there is for flagging trails. This is the only thing you need, you can see it from 100 yards away in the dark:

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/58122...8aAgGtEALw_wcB

[newbiehunter]

We've tried every product there is for flagging trails. This is the only thing you need, you can see it from 100 yards away in the dark:

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/58122...8aAgGtEALw_wcB

The challenge with such huge signs is the public land. When you lay a trail, everyone who passes by will see it
Did anyone came across any product (apart from small reflective tacks) that is hidden during daytime but shows at night ?

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[johnjyb]

The only thing I have found in the woods that is invisible during daylight but shows up after dark is bruiser bucks lol.
John

[gbk]

The challenge with such huge signs is the public land. When you lay a trail, everyone who passes by will see it
Did anyone came across any product (apart from small reflective tacks) that is hidden during daytime but shows at night ?

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What is wrong with the tacks for the purpose mentioned?Not challenging,just asking.

[newbiehunter]

What is wrong with the tacks for the purpose mentioned?Not challenging,just asking.

Just curious, if folks know any better products I might have missed

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