When quality doesn't matter
02-13-2008, 11:32 AM
#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
RE: When quality doesn't matter
ORIGINAL: HNI_Christine
I prefer 'frugal' over 'cheap'.
Back when I had binocs, I had a pair of Steiner Predators. (I ran over them with my truck and they survived just fine) I won a pair of Swarovski's (sp?) but I sold them on ebay. I'm not carrying around a pair of 800.00 binocs for whitetails in IL.
Back when I had a trail cam, I had a camtrakker. (worth every penny, but I did use a ridiculous amount of chain and locks when it was in the woods)
I use a hodge-podge of flashlights. Usually maglites. I carry the baby ones for hunting and keep a big one in the truck. (they're not just flash lights, you can kill stuff with them... trust me on this.)
For camo, I wear everything from Cabela's bargain cave camo sweat pants to a Scentlok fleece jacket and pants.
I use a Summit climber because it's a good stand at areasonable price. (and it mostly survived being run over by my truck)
I use Muzzy broadheads because they are good and cheap.
I prefer 'frugal' over 'cheap'.
Back when I had binocs, I had a pair of Steiner Predators. (I ran over them with my truck and they survived just fine) I won a pair of Swarovski's (sp?) but I sold them on ebay. I'm not carrying around a pair of 800.00 binocs for whitetails in IL.
Back when I had a trail cam, I had a camtrakker. (worth every penny, but I did use a ridiculous amount of chain and locks when it was in the woods)
I use a hodge-podge of flashlights. Usually maglites. I carry the baby ones for hunting and keep a big one in the truck. (they're not just flash lights, you can kill stuff with them... trust me on this.)
For camo, I wear everything from Cabela's bargain cave camo sweat pants to a Scentlok fleece jacket and pants.
I use a Summit climber because it's a good stand at areasonable price. (and it mostly survived being run over by my truck)
I use Muzzy broadheads because they are good and cheap.
02-13-2008, 11:32 AM
#13
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location:
Posts: 854
RE: When quality doesn't matter
Boots top this list for me. I've bought $50-$300 (Danners, Lacrose, Mendle, Cabelas, etc)pairs of boots and always get the same result, they last maybe 2 seasons of very hard use and that is it no matter how I care for them. It frustrating paying that much for something that just doesnt seem to last so I top out at about the most comfortable $100 pair I can find now.
WHo know maybe my feet are just misshapen?
WHo know maybe my feet are just misshapen?
02-13-2008, 11:34 AM
#14
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: When quality doesn't matter
1) Binos-I'm not a big binocular guy, I have a pair of cheap 10X50's I've had over 20 years that still work. I can't see spending $400 on them for what I use them for and how little they get used.
I am a product of my GrandFather. I am a tight wad on everything execpt hunting gear. A quote from Grandpa
"Jr by the best, or you will always wish you had"
02-13-2008, 11:35 AM
#15
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: southeastern,Pa
Posts: 677
RE: When quality doesn't matter
1) binos are nikon team realtree 10x25, get them has an christmas gift 3 years go ( they were $100 ) and the eye piece broke this year so i super glued it back on. they work great too i felt naked that day with out them.
2)i have a wildview trailcam$50 at walmart
3) flashlight a mini mag. light ( i try not use it, any light when going in the woods )
4) i have 1 set of cabelas legacy fleece, realtree bid and pants and fleece from walmart, and two sets of long johns.
my bow was $250, sights $100, rest free thank you mobow, just put a sts on it $40, and my arrows are cabelas stalker extreme with blazers $65 ( they were strong made by easton ) and my broadheads are slick tricks
2)i have a wildview trailcam$50 at walmart
3) flashlight a mini mag. light ( i try not use it, any light when going in the woods )
4) i have 1 set of cabelas legacy fleece, realtree bid and pants and fleece from walmart, and two sets of long johns.
my bow was $250, sights $100, rest free thank you mobow, just put a sts on it $40, and my arrows are cabelas stalker extreme with blazers $65 ( they were strong made by easton ) and my broadheads are slick tricks
02-13-2008, 12:05 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 3,465
RE: When quality doesn't matter
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
GMMAT, did you buy a DB because of the space and window layout for filming ?
That is the ONLY reason I would spend the $$ on a blind with that layout. OTher than that, my Ameristep works just fine.
GMMAT, did you buy a DB because of the space and window layout for filming ?
That is the ONLY reason I would spend the $$ on a blind with that layout. OTher than that, my Ameristep works just fine.
As far as the bow case goes, I too use a cheap Plano. But now must buy a second case for my trip this fall. If one plans to travel on a plane to hunt anytime in the future, go ahead and get the expensive case. Now ill have both.[&:]