GEAR That ACTUALLY Makes Me HUNT Better!

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[@davidhidalgo5662]

Dangler!! Back in my day we called those lieutenant cords because when you would first get a fresh new lieutenant you made them tie everything off to their body so they couldnt lose it. LOL

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@davidhidalgo5662 love it!

[@BL-ub8er]

Product pushing? Haters. I LOVE your gear reviews. Saves me the time and trouble of tons of research. Following you since almost the beginning, I trust your recommendations.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@BL-ub8er thank you.

[@bigal25938]

Permanent dry blind, thermos of coffee, Goose down clothes help me tremendously. Can get kind of cold around here.

[@lewjernigan2091]

Hey Jason. I hunt in South Carolina. Been watching your videos for a long time. You put out great content.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@lewjernigan2091 thank you. Greatly appreciated

[@donaldbuckner2935]

Thanks again Jason for another helpful video. I need to check out your knife setup. I know you have put it in other videos so I'll look that up. I really like the handy sheath system. One thing I have done in the past is take two compasses. The reason? If you get lost but really think your gut is telling you to go a certain direction and then the compass does not agree with your brain, having another compass can prove to your brain that the first compass is not lying to you. As you know, being in a black swamp on a dark night a fellow can get turned around easily. It happened to me. Sorry you got the dreaded chigger attack. I personally think deet works best for chiggers although I use the permethrin also. I hate the strong smell of deet, but it only takes one chigger attack and I find myself applying deet from my toes to my knees before getting dressed!(And spraying around my waist) lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

@donaldbuckner2935 great points. And agree always have 2 compasses. And not gonna lie I too have had to check my second compasses to prove my brain wrong for questioning my first compass..lol

[@pawsandplaynola]

I seen 3 of your videos. I appreciate your wisdom of the outdoors and your no none sense approach. thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@pawsandplaynola thanks. Glad you are enjoying them

[@JBs-Trad4Critters]

Great stuff Jason. Keep being you. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@JBs-Trad4Critters glad you enjoyed it

[@MarkShelby2025]

Another Good one Jason.. was out Earlier Judoing stumps...87° and the Deer Flys were Relentless.. One more month (Michigan)

[@SamkoTradBow]

@woodslore4672 yep the deer and black flies would eat your skin off on a bad day up there

[@ThirdLawPair]

Permethrin is an absolute must. In 2022 I got anaplasmosis twice from tick bites. Since I started using permethrin, I haven't even seen a tick on me in two years.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@ThirdLawPair agree 100! And sorry you had to go thru that

[@reddogleader1968]

I agree the boot dryers are a must have item. Great content.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@reddogleader1968 agree 10p. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Bmiller11-r6x]

Can't wait to watch this later today.

[@journeyman7189]

Great list Jason. I use that dangler with a couple things including a SAK and have added it to 1 of my compasses. Carrying a thermo flask of some sort is also so important. I picked up some Graksaw backcountry boot dryers last year and they are awesome. I do wish I could get that permethrin up here in Canada though. Nate

[@SamkoTradBow]

@journeyman7189 crazy you can't get permethrin up there. But deet works great for tick repellent too

[@PoppyParsons-l5c]

Hey Jason, keep up the good work. I love those stainless steel bottles what size are they both of them?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@PoppyParsons-l5c thanks. Honestly don't remebr the sizes and have them buried in my trailer still from my mid west trip. Will look when I get a chance to get to them

[@gordonneverdies]

The boot dryer also kills the scent in your boots. The dry heat makes it impossible for the VOCs to form. I think that's one of the first thing a deer smells, especially since most hunters have their boots over their pants. Every time you take a step a puff of smelly air is forced out the top of the boot.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@gordonneverdies great info I didn't know. Thank you

[@XxGamer]

Moral of the video, Hunt Comfortable, the more comfortable you are the more likely you are to stay outside.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@XxGamer good point

[@paulbernitt4280]

As a WI hunter, my go to's for helping me hunt better are as follows. An ozone generator/a clothes tent. I use this before and after every hunt to kill all scent on my ScentLok clothes and rubber boots. Scentlok proved in court their claims in court...look it up. I also use an electric hunting vest. This keeps me in the woods on cold days. A headlamp gets me in and out of the woods efficiently even over distance. OnX keeps me on the optimal path in and out of the woods even in the dark over long distances to my exact tree. A range finder helps me know distance for shooting. I do not use it when taking a shot, I use it to refresh my memory of target distance around my stand. A good pair of clippers is key for on the spot minor shooting lanes/space on stand. #BigBuckInThe Truck2024

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@paulbernitt4280 perfect! All items that help put more deer in the freezer

[@kevinmeeske3412]

Another Great video Thanks for sharing. Not knocking what works. But if ever out of bug repellant. May try raw garlic. I rub in skin feet ankles legs so on. Then on clothes keeps chiggers and tucks off. After bout 1-3 min. You won't smell it but they seem to n stay off.

[@Coyote5555]

did not know tyyy

[@SamkoTradBow]

@kevinmeeske3412 I've heard old timers say eating garlic does that as well

[@JimD-h8s]

This is totally off topic, but I thought this is a good place to get feedback from other archers. I've always had bad/lazy posture, specifically letting my lower back curve. 5 years ago or so, I hurt myself working and I've been dealing with sciatic flare ups ever since. They come and go and thankfully aren't as bad as the condition can get. I started archery in April and quickly figured out that a slouch doesn't add up to accuracy. So I very intentionally straighten my lower back and hold that position until I empty my quiver. Retrieve my arrow and take the position again. Basically working neglected muscles for the last 5-6 months. I moved a fridge today because I really needed the money. I was expecting to be in bed for a week after. I feel fine and I'm not feeling the slightest bit of discomfort, let alone pain. I'm curious how many of us have sciatic problems and if anyone else has noticed a reduction in flare ups since taking up archery. Thanks all.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@JimD-h8s great question. I don't have an answer but hopefully others will chime in

[@smoothvern165]

That is awesome gear to have, and I have a lot of it. GREAT video! Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@smoothvern165 glad you enjoyed it

[@gunghobows]

That was great!! Had me laughing at times! People don’t realize how good that shirt is! If your comfortable your gonna hunt longer and harder.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@gunghobows agree 100%

[@DixieBowhunter-m5g]

I might have to get one of those boot dryers!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@DixieBowhunter-m5g very well worth it. Link below the video

[@MikeJones-vb1me]

The waders/game bags are a good idea

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@MikeJones-vb1me love the wiggys

[@frassettor]

Bring on the product reviews Jason. It helps us out

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@frassettor thanks. Glad you enjoy them

[@jakewarren74]

I like the gear reviews, you usually cover at least one thing I am not familiar with.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jakewarren74 glad you enjoyed it

[@Coyote5555]

I assure you that watching your channel has definitely increased my speeeeennnndding!!! 😅😎

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Coyote5555 😂😂😂 all worth it!

[@Coyote5555]

@@SamkoTradBow 😅

[@TonyChin226]

I know a guy that went hunting in the suburban south east without hot chocolate. Unfortunately he didn’t survive. Rip

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@TonyChin226 😂 the stuff is important on cold mornings

[@dougroll8139]

Good tips.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@dougroll8139 thanks

[@allendunfee5725]

I would also suggest adding electrolytes to your water.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@allendunfee5725 I vr8ng liquid iv packs with me in the summer. Geat tip!

[@KS-ud8pg]

Jason which specific compass are you using?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@KS-ud8pg Sylvania polaris and I cut the access plastic off with a dremel

[@kennywolfjr.6413]

Have you ever tried a camalpak bladder in your pack?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@kennywolfjr.6413 yes. Love the bladders but prefer normal water bottles for my water as I can stick them in different places and I always know my water level

[@kennywolfjr.6413]

@@SamkoTradBow fair enough, I hadn't considered the water level perspective. I used them in the military because I had no choice, so I was considering them again.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@kennywolfjr.6413 they are excellent. I'm just lazy for the most part..lol

[@folksurvival]

New channel name. I hope you're enjoying your retirement so far.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@folksurvival thanks. Loving life. Bit working more now as retired than I was before😂

[@derknizotts9162]

Hey i dont give a damm, Im not experienced enough to even know that i needed a damm boot dryer. and im in HOUSTON, the literal swamp.

[@Elonzo-k2y]

🤔🥩 head

[@metrobertL7]

You don’t, campfire or the heater in your shelter is fine

[@derknizotts9162]

@@metrobertL7 I was in regular timberland boots as a kid. Switching to snake boots should be interesting.

[@metrobertL7]

@@derknizotts9162 same, I wear Danners now.

[@robertwilliamson6958]

I second the permethrin. Big time. I’m watching this wearing about ~300-500 seed tick bites, due to I thought I had my treated outfit on but I did not. 🫤

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@robertwilliamson6958 ouch. That's sucks bad! Sorry you are dealing with this