| Are you ready for hunting season? Fall hunting is | | | | Third, you shouldn't go anywhere without a light, |
| just around the corner, with some deer seasons | | | | to be specific, an LED light. Even if you plan on |
| opening as early as mid-August. Since it's never | | | | hunting in the daylight, packing a reliable LED torch |
| too early to scout for great deals, I've highlighted | | | | is just good common sense. After all, if you're a |
| some crucial pieces of hunting equipment below. | | | | serious hunter, efficiency with your light is crucial. |
| The Hands-On Hunting Knife | | | | Many times you don't have two hands free to |
| Regardless of whether they hunt with a bow or a | | | | fumble with a switch, which makes an LED light |
| gun, every hunter needs a first-class hunting knife. | | | | with a one-handed operation design very |
| There are two main types of hunting knives I | | | | hunter-friendly. LED headlamps are even better, |
| recommend: fixed-blade and lock-back folding | | | | as they free up both hands. As far as power and |
| knives. Fixed-blade knives are rugged, reliable, and | | | | light output are concerned, LEDs far out-perform |
| easy to clean. Fixed-blade knives can also be | | | | traditional bulbs. Whether you're using a flashlight, |
| dangerous if not packed and handled properly, so | | | | headlamp, or lantern, LEDs will not only shine |
| be sure to invest in a high-quality sheath. Most | | | | brighter; they'll last longer too, meaning they'll |
| lock-back folding blades have the strength and | | | | function when you need them most. LED tactical |
| reliability of fixed-blade knives, and they are safer | | | | lights that attach to rifles and other weapons are |
| to pack and carry. I favor lock-back blades | | | | equally effective and efficient. |
| against traditional folding knives because they | | | | There's No Place Like Home |
| reduce the risk of cutting your palm or fingers | | | | Finally, a compass or GPS unit is essential for |
| while in use. Additionally, many lock-back blades | | | | tracking. You don't know where the game will lead |
| offer one-hand operation, a useful feature for any | | | | you, but you'd better know how to get back to |
| hunter. | | | | your camp. Even in the simplest of settings, it's |
| A blade without a sharpener is like a gun without | | | | easy to get turned around and lose your way. |
| bullets. While some fixed-blades come with a | | | | Don't risk getting lost because you didn't think you |
| sharpener in their sheath, it's best to have a | | | | needed an orienting instrument. Additionally, make |
| separate sharpener for added efficiency. If you've | | | | sure you know how to properly use your |
| never sharpened a knife before, enlist the aid of | | | | navigation device. If you don't, ask a seasoned |
| an expert for your first attempts. | | | | expert to show you how, and practice in familiar |
| Multi-function, Multi-use, Multi-tool | | | | territory before venturing out into the wilderness. |
| A professional multi-tool is also an excellent | | | | As the fall hunting season draws closer, make |
| resource to draw upon in the wilderness. | | | | certain you're equipped with the tools you need to |
| Multi-tools, or multi-function pocket knives, provide | | | | experience success. Don't wait -- get the right |
| hunters with a myriad of instruments. Additionally, | | | | gear, right now. Of course, having all the right |
| these tools double as excellent fishing, hiking, and | | | | hunting gear can't automatically make you a great |
| camping accessories. | | | | hunter, but it will provide you with the safety and |
| Let There Be [LED] Light | | | | tools to start becoming one. |