If you have a hunter in your life — or you are the hunter, this guide is for you. After years in the mountains, late season hunts, wet blinds, kids in tow, and gear trials (wins + fails), we rounded up our favorite hunting products that we use, trust, and gift ourselves.
These ideas are perfect for husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, teens, kids, new hunters, backcountry enthusiasts, and seasoned hunters who “already have everything.” Listen to the Podcast Episode here!
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What to get a hunter for Christmas (Him, Her & Kids):
APPAREL — Layers, Boots & Gear That Lasts
Warm, durable, mountain-tested. These are the pieces that make long hunts comfortable.
Darn Tough Socks – The best merino wool socks that go over the calf Wicked Wing gloves SheepFeet – orthotics, socks, hide out hoodie and laces Refuge parka for water fowl hunting Wader pants from First Lite First Lite Camo in Cerca Merino Wool – use code BRITT when shopping at MTN OPS for 20% off! CRISPI WOMEN’S SUMMIT II GTX HUNTING BOOT – non insulated WOMEN’S SKARVEN EVO GTX INSULATED HUNTING BOOT (800 g) FirstLite 308 pants: Hands down THE BEST pant I’ve ever worn for hunting. Comfortable, beyond durable, thought out pockets for performance and hugs your girls curves just right. Peax Gaiters – Keeps end of pants dry and you warm/not irritated. Blocks brush. CRZ Shorts with Pockets on Amazon CRZ Shorts No Pockets on Amazon CRZ Leggings Kids Camo Suggestions: Kuiu or Kings Camo. My youngest enjoys the pants and shade hoodie the most from Kuiu. Rax boots for teenagers – on Amazon under $100
OPTICS & TECH — See Farther, Hunt Smarter
Glass matters. These upgrades take spotting to a new level.
| FHF Bino Harness |
| FHF Kenai Chest Holster |
| Ollin Bino Harness Bundle – Use code: Reckoning for 10% off |
| Ollin SnapShot System – Use code: Reckoning for 10% off |
| Binos – upgrade what they have or set her up like you. We love Vortex Optics for their product, warranty and customer service. |
Bags & Packs — Pack In Confidently
| Backpack |
| Mystery Ranch Marshall Backpack (Mens) |
| Mystery Ranch – Women’s Metcalf Pack. Game Changer having a solid pack built to pack and fits around the girls. |
| Kids, Fanny pack |
| Backpacks to fit them – Rivs Killik H2O 16 Liter Hydration Pack – Veil Big Sky |
| Bladder for Backpack |
| Waterfowl Bag – Tanglefree Pit Blind Bag |
Nutrition & Wellness
| Big Stick – Meat Stick – use code: BRITT for 20% off at MTN OPS |
| Hydrate |
| Ignite |
| Enduro |
| Protein Bars |
| Slumber Gummies |
| MTN Physio – Training Program and app for Hunters |
Stocking Stuffers & Under-$50 Gifts Gear — Tools, Knives & Essentials They’ll Actually Use
| Kestrel |
| Walker Hearing protection, ear muffs |
| Recurve with beaver balls and foam footballs to throw |
| Horn ring |
| Digital Taxidermist |
| Hush seasonings |
| Turtlebox Speaker |
| Rechargeable Lighter |
| Bug-A-Salt Co2 pistol |
| JetBoil – portable compact the best damn stove for your pack |
| Dude Wipes – to keep your dude clean |
| Montana Knife Company Hunting Knives – Speed Goat is the most popular. |
| Garmin inreach |
| Meat Grinder |
| Vacuum Sealer |
| Lead sled rifle shooting rest |
| Garmin watch |
| Heather’s Choice Meals & Snacks – the best, high quality and tasting meals/snacks |
| Silicone Ring |
| Puffy Blankets |
| Make her a bag of her favorite mountain snacks |
| For your glam girl: It Cosmetics CC Cream or the glimmr hair mask |
| Meat eater trivia |
| Knives |
| Duck Call & lanyard |
| Turkey Call |
| BB gun clay pigeon trap shooter |
| Walkie Talkies |
| Build out a toy box for the trailer. |
| Little camp tent & camp accessories. |
| MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival |
| Hatchet book series |
| Trekking Poles |
| Waders |
| Hammock |
| Metal Detector |
| Sling Shot |
| Fishing Tackle box & lures |
| Hometown Hero’s Book series by Lane Walker |
| Thermals in small or xs from King’s Camo |
| MeatEater Banadana’s |
| 3D Archery Deer Target |
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