Time to gear up on the stuff that will keep you warm while you keep enjoying the outdoors all winter.
A drop in temperature almost always coincides with the realization that you aren't as prepared as you'd like to be. If you're going to keep spending time outdoors throughout the cold weather season, there are some easy ways to make the experience more enjoyable.
Whether you're a four-season camper, a whitetail hunter from a northern state, an avid ice fisherman, or just want to make the most of your back porch all year, then these items are perfect. If you're trying to think of a good gift to buy someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman or woman, then you've found the list you've been searching for.
Don't let something like winter weather stop you from doing the things you take so much pleasure in.
BioLite FirePit
There are a ton of great uses for the BioLite FirePit, but it serves as a great portable camp fire that's safe and easy to use just about anywhere. The battery pack helps circulate air and promotes a super efficient, low-smoke fire, one you can control wirelessly via Bluetooth connectivity. The mesh sides, which allow for 360-degree views, are a nice touch.
Smithwick Pursuit Hike Eight Merino Socks
We didn't know about Smithwick until earlier this year, and are confident their Pursuit Hike Socks are going to keep you warm and dry. Don't write off their other great selections, because just about all of them will keep your feet warm and in good shape no matter what time of year. We'd suggest the National Parks designs on the Impression Socks, with sweet choices like Zion, Yellowstone, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Guide Gear Chopper Mittens
You can't go wrong with these Guide Gear Chopper Mittens, ideal for ice fishing, show shoeing, or acting like a lumberjack while taking care of all that firewood. They'll last for a long time if you take good care of them.
The Hot Seat
POP Design couldn't possibly have come up with a better name for "The Hot Seat," their heavy-duty heated camping chair. It's got a ton of pockets to stash belongings, an extra large travel bag, and can heat up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit when you hook it up to a USB battery pack.
SITKA Kelvin Lite Down Jacket and Pants
If you want something puffy and insulated to keep you warm on cold hunts, the new SITKA Gear Kelvin Lite Jacket and 3/4 Pants are the ticket. Their 900 fill Primaloft Gold insulation is lightweight and so compressible that you can easily layer these along with your other gear, hence the 3/4 length and easy-off zipper on the pants. The warmth-to-weight ratio is out of this world, proving once again that SITKA Gear knows how to create some quality hunting apparel.
Buff Windproof Tech Hat
Windproof and weather resistant, this hat from Buff, the company known for their technical neck gaiters, has a soft fleece lining. Plus, there are laser-cut ear holes so you won't miss those cracking twigs when a buck sneaks in on your set up in the early morning silence.
Mr. Heater Hunting Buddy Portable Space Heater
Who doesn't love a Mr. Heater? This Hunting Buddy Portable Space Heater has a cool camo pattern, but can be used to heat a cabin, an ice fishing shack, or a tent as long as you do so safely. Luckily there's an accidental tip-over safety shut-off, so there's that. You'll have to provide your own propane canister.
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