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Title: Most valuable piece of hunting gear for < $100
Post by: Miles on August 22, 2011, 03:15:04 AM: Just wondering what everyone's most valuable or favorite piece of hunting gear was that cost less than $100 (excluding first aid kit). I would have to say that for me it's my Cabelas Ultimax medium-weight hiking socks and liners. Since finding these socks my feet feel great after a full day of hiking in the mountains.
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Post by: addicted on August 22, 2011, 04:36:56 AM: either a multi tool or a gps. i run a 79.99 Etrex
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Post by: 3nails on August 22, 2011, 05:29:31 AM: My matching set of rattling antler sheds I found. Free but absolutely unreplacable!
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Post by: addicted on August 22, 2011, 08:32:16 AM: under armor base layer
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Post by: PolarBear on August 22, 2011, 08:40:11 AM: Knife and parachute cord.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 22, 2011, 08:43:59 AM: Mine is the little bundle that includes foil, knife, para cord, and a flint.
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Post by: Woodchuck on August 22, 2011, 08:45:16 AM: Shells for my rifle :twocents:
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Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on August 22, 2011, 09:04:10 AM: Throughout the day it changes for me! If I were out today my most valuable piece of gear would rotate like this.

-Baby wipes (hopefully)
-Bug net
-bullets
-knife
-game bags
-Snicker bar
-Flower's at Costco
-Baby wipes (hopefully)
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Post by: fair-chase on August 22, 2011, 09:36:24 AM: Smartwool socks, $15ea. Patagonia and Smartwool baselayers, $50ea. Getting rid of that stinky, cold, good for nothin' UnderArmor = Priceless.
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Post by: NWBREW on August 22, 2011, 09:41:18 AM: Knife, socks and a 99 cent bic lighter. :chuckle:
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Post by: whacker1 on August 22, 2011, 09:55:04 AM: Quote from: HardCorpsHuntr on August 22, 2011, 09:04:10 AM
Throughout the day it changes for me! If I were out today my most valuable piece of gear would rotate like this.

-Baby wipes (hopefully)
-Bug net
-bullets
-knife
-game bags
-Snicker bar
-Flower's at Costco
-Baby wipes (hopefully)

I would add
cow call
water
beer on days involving success
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Post by: swanny on August 22, 2011, 10:17:54 AM: Quote from: whacker1 on August 22, 2011, 09:55:04 AM
Quote from: HardCorpsHuntr on August 22, 2011, 09:04:10 AM
Throughout the day it changes for me! If I were out today my most valuable piece of gear would rotate like this.

-Baby wipes (hopefully)
-Bug net
-bullets
-knife
-game bags
-Snicker bar
-Flower's at Costco
-Baby wipes (hopefully)

I would add
cow call
water
beer on days involving success

Beer also helps drown any sorrows when unsuccessful :P
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Post by: Weehunt66 on August 22, 2011, 10:22:42 AM: Water filter
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Post by: PolarBear on August 22, 2011, 10:23:27 AM: I would have to add licence and tags but getting them for under $100 is almost a thing of the past.
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Post by: rasbo on August 22, 2011, 10:36:15 AM: sleeping bag for my wife...doesnt cost much but sure helps me attain pert near everything else I need :tup:
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Post by: dad98684 on August 22, 2011, 10:53:01 AM: poncho and gortex rain hat
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Post by: jechicdr on August 22, 2011, 04:21:56 PM: I'm out. I always spend more than a $100 on everything I think is important. Sleeping pad over 100, sleeping bag over 100, tent over 100, GPS over 100, Bow...don't even get me started, headlight over 100, food over 100, water filter over 100, Spot messenger over 100, phone over 100, knife might be a bit under 100, boots over 100, pack over 100, jetboil was under...guess that's the one. :)
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Post by: Billy on August 22, 2011, 05:22:58 PM: My Thermacell is one of the best purchases I've made for about $20.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 22, 2011, 05:27:42 PM: 3/4 of a tank of gas or battery for my camera.....its a tossup.....
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Post by: Bean Counter on August 22, 2011, 05:33:23 PM: Knife--Gerber Gator II 8)
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Post by: losdaddy7 on August 22, 2011, 05:38:08 PM: Although not technically hunting gear..... it's the "no questions asked" hundred bucks my wife gets to spend while I am on my hunt...
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Post by: dad98684 on August 23, 2011, 07:03:02 AM: Quote from: losdaddy7 on August 22, 2011, 05:38:08 PM
Although not technically hunting gear..... it's the "no questions asked" hundred bucks my wife gets to spend while I am on my hunt...

that's getting off cheep :tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 07:16:24 AM: Binoculars
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Post by: addicted on August 23, 2011, 07:32:17 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 07:16:24 AM
Binoculars

:chuckle:
the last set of binos i had that were anywhere near 100 bucks busted and turned double vision.
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Post by: GoldTip on August 23, 2011, 07:40:35 AM: Day pack itself, I use one of the Cabela's brand hydration daypacks, and virtually nothing else inside the pack is over $100, the pack itself was like $89 when I bought it 4 years ago. I do have a custom knife I had made in Ak that's cost me a couple hundred, but other than that, wyoming saw, all other knives, fire starter and para cord were all under $100.
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Post by: LivinTheDream on August 23, 2011, 07:54:02 AM: Smoke in a bottle, hands down.
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Post by: MtnMuley on August 23, 2011, 08:03:14 AM: Quote from: LivinTheDream on August 23, 2011, 07:54:02 AM
Smoke in a bottle

I would agree, and it could fall in the under $5 category.
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 23, 2011, 08:24:19 AM: in this order

headlamp
lighter
cheapo rain pancho
map
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Post by: whacker1 on August 23, 2011, 08:28:28 AM: Quote from: LivinTheDream on August 23, 2011, 07:54:02 AM
Smoke in a bottle, hands down.

:yeah:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 01:00:08 PM: Quote from: addicted on August 23, 2011, 07:32:17 AM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 07:16:24 AM
Binoculars

:chuckle:
the last set of binos i had that were anywhere near 100 bucks busted and turned double vision.

Double use, monocular then. Always thinkin'.... :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 23, 2011, 01:09:37 PM: A good knife is a must for me. I would also say good quality broadheads,sabots or bulllets. After all they are what do the killing.
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Post by: dscubame on August 23, 2011, 01:10:34 PM: Half gallon of Pendeleton.
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Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2011, 01:16:17 PM: I think the best purchase of actual hunting gear I've purchased that was under $100 is the Havalon Piranta knife I got. I lost one so I bought another one, then I found the one I lost so I have 2 now. Priceless... I used to carry a Wyoming saw but was educated last year and no longer will carry one.
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Post by: oneezreiter on August 23, 2011, 01:37:47 PM: jackalope, why no more saw?
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on August 23, 2011, 01:39:10 PM: Smoke in a bottle

Small gorilla pod. Light, small and makes taking pics so much easier when using self timer.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2011, 01:40:49 PM: my Buck Knife, my compass, and my metal match. Everything else is just frills.
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Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2011, 01:46:28 PM: Quote from: oneezreiter on August 23, 2011, 01:37:47 PM
jackalope, why no more saw?

Too heavy and don't need it. You can do everything with a good knife and some elbow grease where needed.

I'm gonna ask a potentially dumb question...
Whats smoke in a bottle?
:-[
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Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2011, 01:47:05 PM: smoke in a bottle - talc or something for wind direction
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Post by: jackelope on August 23, 2011, 01:48:55 PM: Got it...thanks.
Never heard it referred to as that.
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Post by: oneezreiter on August 23, 2011, 01:56:13 PM: Thanks for the answer jackalope. Makes sense.
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Post by: addicted on August 23, 2011, 08:47:45 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 01:00:08 PM
Quote from: addicted on August 23, 2011, 07:32:17 AM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 23, 2011, 07:16:24 AM
Binoculars

:chuckle:
the last set of binos i had that were anywhere near 100 bucks busted and turned double vision.

Double use, monocular then. Always thinkin'.... :chuckle:

silver lining guys suck :chuckle:

I think the only reason I keep those binos around is to show the new hunters they get what they pay for. lol.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 23, 2011, 09:11:15 PM: It's a toss up. Tylenol P.M. or my green superfeet!
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Post by: hunter105 on August 23, 2011, 10:44:43 PM: The most valuable piece of hunting gear is a good buddy to hunt with. we can all buy the necessities, compass, first aid kit, space blanket, etc. but the hunting buddy it the most important one of all.
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Post by: addicted on August 23, 2011, 10:51:10 PM: Quote from: BLRman on August 23, 2011, 09:11:15 PM
It's a toss up. Tylenol P.M. or my green superfeet!

Greens and orange, thats a good one.
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 23, 2011, 10:56:49 PM: License and tags....oh wait it said under a hundred.
I would have to say my multi-tool.
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Post by: predatorpro on August 23, 2011, 10:59:39 PM: i would say a headlamp (flashlight) pulling a deer out in the dark with no light....is miserable!
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Post by: PolarBear on August 24, 2011, 12:14:23 AM: Quote from: BLRman on August 23, 2011, 09:11:15 PM
It's a toss up. Tylenol P.M. or my green superfeet!
I'm right there with you on the green superfeet!
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Post by: Swannytheswan on August 24, 2011, 12:29:01 AM: Quote from: JimmyHoffa on August 23, 2011, 10:56:49 PM
License and tags....oh wait it said under a hundred.
I would have to say my multi-tool.

you ain't kiddin' my bow :yike: yep only paid $50 and it still kills deer like crazy
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Post by: RadSav on August 24, 2011, 12:55:34 AM: Percocet. One bottle keeps my broken crippled behind humping hills for three elk seasons or more.

Other than that I'd have to say the new Camelback hydration system. The new Quick Link is a huge improvement IMO.
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Post by: colockumelk on August 26, 2011, 08:28:31 AM: #1 Primos Bow Sling
#2 Green Superfeet
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Post by: alecvg on August 26, 2011, 11:36:52 PM: Smoke in a bottle
Headlamp
Knife
Multi tool
ammo

Binoculars? Haha, mine cost just a little more than that :chuckle:
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Post by: atfulldraw on August 28, 2011, 04:06:30 PM: steripen water purifier.
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Post by: Elkrunner on August 30, 2011, 12:35:33 PM: My knife...
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Post by: Cylvertip on September 23, 2011, 11:15:27 PM: Black Diamond Icon LED headlamp.
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Post by: ghosthunter on September 23, 2011, 11:33:50 PM: Well 100.00. For big game I have enjoyed my Hub Blind the most.
For wterfowl I would have to say my decoy sled.
for under 200.00 I would have to say my Rhino 110.
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Post by: SFD2015 on September 25, 2011, 04:52:54 PM: In this order,

Remington CoreLokt ammo (Shoots GREAT from my cheapo Remington 770)
Buck 110 Folder
Game Bag
the rest goes to Diesel (So about 1.5 gallons)
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 25, 2011, 07:59:37 PM: good socks I hunt on foot most of the time and when your feet are done so are you.
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Post by: predator guy on September 25, 2011, 08:06:11 PM: BABY WIPES!! And wool s :tup:ocks.
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Post by: Oldguy on September 25, 2011, 08:14:01 PM: Combo walking / shooting stick.
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Post by: silverdalesauer on September 25, 2011, 08:26:04 PM: $40 worth of gas in the truck
$3 cup of coffee for that early morning drive
$20 box of .270 Win Core Lokt Remmington bullets
$37 base layer for early morning
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Post by: high country on September 25, 2011, 08:29:21 PM: License and tag.
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Post by: Wacenturion on September 25, 2011, 08:35:33 PM: Case XX Changer knife. Comes in a leather belt carrier, and three extra blades that easily change. Rosewood handle about $70. Stag bone handle about $90. A real quality item. One of those things you're glad you purchased.

Bought a couple over the years as gifts for hunting buddies.

Here's what they look like........http://www.knifestuff.com/case/xxchanger/xxchanger.htm (http://www.knifestuff.com/case/xxchanger/xxchanger.htm)
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Post by: OSCAR1987 on September 25, 2011, 08:54:02 PM: Have to say my Mt Bike I got at a yard sale for $50

Next would be my Thermacell with the newly customized butane cannister that is now refillable...heh heh heh
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 27, 2011, 08:10:06 AM: Quote from: high country on September 25, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
License and tag.
I thought it was under 100 bucks :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: allboy on October 02, 2011, 11:59:54 AM: Princeton TEC EOS Headlamp
Nylon rope
Firestarter
MRE (if needed)
Evan Willams (for camp)
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Post by: bloodhound on October 02, 2011, 12:12:40 PM: you dont need smoke in a bottle if you have your bic with you. starts fires and checks wind direction!
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Post by: noobshooter on October 07, 2011, 01:26:50 AM: Quote from: dscubame on August 23, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Half gallon of Pendeleton.
^^WORD^^
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Post by: coachcw on October 07, 2011, 12:34:03 PM: headlamp x2 use mine every day in the woods'
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Post by: briancorneal on October 07, 2011, 01:04:15 PM: Thermarest blow-up mattress....it's over $100, I'm sure, but worth every penny! A good night's sleep in the field will always get you begging for more hills to hump the next day.
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Post by: h20hunter on October 07, 2011, 01:06:26 PM: heres one and its FREE.....commen sense!
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Post by: briancorneal on October 07, 2011, 01:10:15 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on October 07, 2011, 01:06:26 PM
heres one and its FREE.....commen sense!

Genius!
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on October 07, 2011, 01:35:43 PM: Toilet paper aka Mountain money!
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Post by: Helix on October 26, 2011, 10:34:34 AM: on of these: http://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket (http://www.rei.com/product/407106/space-all-weather-blanket)

$14.00. I pre-tie about 10 feet of paracord on each corner gromit and fold it up as shown then put the blanket inside about an 18 inch length cut off of an old sleeping pad and strap to my pack. comes in really handy for making a small shelter to sit under and the pad will get you off the wet cold ground. it could save your bacon if you get doused and cold out there. Also works by the fire and will reflect a lot of heat back towards you.

Here are a couple of shelters I've rigged up with it.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa456%2FHelixJB108%2FHuntingShelter1.jpg&hash=aee1ec8151a01a92f9513934c43cc326ccb32bbc)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa456%2FHelixJB108%2FCampshleter1.jpg&hash=aa2bff785b8b62fe9a8ee8e06b2f83d9222310cd)
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 26, 2011, 11:27:41 AM: Compass and map.
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Post by: MuleySniper on October 26, 2011, 12:02:48 PM: Holy smokes Oscar! Be careful with that bike stem adjusted that high! One bad fall that sucker will snap and could impale you right in the chest :yike:
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Post by: addicted on October 29, 2011, 06:55:56 AM: Rem Oil Wipes
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Post by: jamesjett on October 30, 2011, 01:36:40 PM: Quote from: addicted on August 22, 2011, 04:36:56 AM
either a multi tool or a gps. i run a 79.99 Etrex

:yeah: