AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION…The Prois XTREME Women’s Hunting Series has arrived!

AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION…The XTREME Series has arrived!

New to our Camp Store this jacket has it all! Soft, silent shell of our 100% polyester 8000/5000 waterproof/breathable fabric. Well insulated with 150Gm 3M ULTRA Thinsulate- this jacket will not leave you out in the cold. Lined with our 100% nylon tricot for added ease of layering and movement. Deep chest and hand pockets. Innovative inner sleeve liner keeps arm mobile yet reduces drafting and maximizes dryness. Safety Harness access at the base of the neck with magnetic tab closure allows the huntress to wear harness under the jacket. Hood with exterior drawstring closure that pulls hood away from the face, thus maximizing peripheral vision. Drawstring at waist to enhance warmth. Includes the signature Prois Ducktail Feature that is designed to provide additional warmth and dryness to the backside…simply unsnap and the tail drops down an additional 12 inches that optimizes dryness when sitting in the elements.

The heavyweight pants that are engineered to withstand the coldest conditions mother nature has to offer. Constructed with 100% polyester 8000/5000 waterproof/breathable shell that is soft and utterly silent. Insulated with 150 Gram 3M ULTRA Thinsulate and lined with our sleek nylon tricot. These pants are the ultimate in warmth whether you are trekking across the frozen mountain terrain or awaiting that trophy buck in a treestand. Elastic waistline with added elastic drawstring and cordlock. Large cargo pockets with pillowtop closures. 9″ boot zippers added for ease of donning. The Prois XTREME Pants are designed to meet the needs of THE serious hunter! Find them in the Camp Store

NeverGuess Range Finder- I like it so much I added it to the Camp Store!

My biggest obstacle in bow hunting has been the fact that I don’t judge distance very well. Maybe it is the fact that I didn’t ever need to when rifle hunting in the woods of Wisconsin, or maybe it was that I was learning how far away things were, from other people that really couldn’t judge distance either. All I know is that it was hindering me from shooting my target.

I started looking at rangefinders but it was hard to figure out what I needed. I really didn’t want one more thing to have to pick up and put back down to figure out how far away my target was. With two people in the stand while filming, we have more movement than we needed already. I tried “stepping off” certain spots, but if the deer didn’t stop in exactly that spot, how far was my judgment going to be off at that point?

The truth is I no longer worry about distance, because I found the NeverGuess Rangefinder. Made for bow hunters, it straps tightly onto my left fore-arm. One simple push of a button against the bow handle, at full draw, and the laser shoots me back the yardage in an instant. No extra movement to scare away the prey. If the prey moves I can still range it again without ever letting down on my bow.  It even accounts for the angle, when I am up 35 ft. up in a tree.

NeverGuess Rangefinder is a very sturdy product and easy to setup. The rangefinder is housed in anodized camo aluminum housing with scratch resistant lens covers.  The LED light automatically adjusts for low light conditions.

Although I am not a big fan of the Velcro straps and the noise, the peace of mind knowing how far out my target is, far outweighs my annoyance. The team at NeverGuess is also working on a shorter arm guard as well as a left-hand guard. The front sites are now new and improved from an open type site to more of a peep style.  

This product retails for $399 and is a must have for those that want to complete an accurate shot. Find it in our Camp Store

It’s in the bag! Zip Vac makes sealing food products easy!

Sealing usually entails lugging out the sealer and placing it on the counter at home, cutting bags and worrying about burnt fingers.   Not anymore. ZipVac™ has come up with a revolutionary new and more portable way to vacuum seal food and other valuables. This new system lets you seal things on of two ways: with either a compact, cordless, rechargeable pump or the portable manual pump.  Just load the bag, zip it closed, vacuum out the air and twist the valve to close it. The manual pump is small enough to pop into your pocket and take camping, fishing, hunting or wherever you might need it. The built in retractable plug on the cordless pump makes charging a breeze and one charge will seal over 150 bags.  The pump comes in green or orange. Its nozzles are dishwasher safe, just in case food contaminants do happen to penetrate it.

The TripleLayer™ bags come with built-in “twist-lock” valves and no heat is required. You can freeze, microwave or boil the reusable washable bags. Meats marinate faster when vacuum-packed.  Bags come in four convenient sizes, including a cool fillet size. The patented TripleLayer™ puncture-proof bags have a better oxygen barrier than any other food storage system .They also lock in flavor and nutritional value while protecting from freezer burn for several years.

My first try with the system seemed a little awkward as the air rushed back rather quickly, but after I read the directions, it was a piece of cake!

Predator Trail Camera

If you ask me what I could not be without this season, I would have to say I absolutely could not be without my Predator trail cams. These cameras (I have one Xtinction and one Evolution XR) get big thumbs up from me. We have been tracking our split-tine buck and his movements and these cameras have been invaluable. They are so easy to use and to program.

They take 10 AA batteries and I can change them out with rechargeable batteries that I have ready to go, right in the field. Predator says the batteries will last up to 6 wks.  I tried the nicad throw away batteries and got close to 4 weeks out of those. I am finding that I get about 4 days out of the rechargeable batteries I bought. I think a better quality rechargeables would work better.

It is a “True” IR trailcam meaning it never flashes in the faces of the deer and there is no glowing light, yet it provides quality pictures and videos every time even at night.

I love being able to view the pictures or videos on 3.5” color touch screen display out in the field with the ability to pan or zoom in to get a better look . I know right away what has been there, or not been there.

I just lock the pictures or videos I want, delete the ones I don’t want with one push of a button and upload my locked ones onto the flash drive.  I trade-out flash drives and head home. The trail cam never has to come down from where I have it placed eliminating unnecessary trips into the woods. With a two-year old, the less trips the better!

 

The only trouble I have with these cameras is it is a little hard to get the locking device opened when I want to check them. That probably means neither can the bears.  I can usually get it open but it takes some real effort on my part. My hubby on the other hand has no problem opening it. I guess I am just a wimp!

Other Features include:

• MOSSY OAK® Camo

• 4-digit security code to prevent theft

• 5 burst images in under 5 seconds

• Date/time on each image/video

• High resolution, day/night video clips (10-30 sec.)

• Activation delays from 10 sec. to 1 hr.
by 10 sec. increments

 • All glass lenses for superior clarity, not plastic like other leading competitors

 • Built in power jack for optional external 12 volt battery (sold separately)

 • Up to 4 GB per storage device. Store to either a USB

jump drive or compact flash card (sold separately)

 • 100% waterproof indestructible case. Guaranteed for life against anything mother nature can dish out!

Are you a Wild Kinda Gal?

Snuggle up with this warm, fun and fashionable Jacket after the hunt or wear it just because you are a wild kinda girl!  Our CampWildGirls.com logo adorns the back of this cute and functionsl piece. This is a Timberline Ladies Priscilla Jacket with double needle heavy weight stitching with a princess cut for feminine fit.  The 440 gram microfleece will keep you toasty warm. The  microfleece wind flap keeps the wind out while the 2 concealed front zippered pockets  will keep your valuables in. It also sports a 2 sided cinch cord around the bottom. It comes in Raspberry Pink or Navy Blue. Sizes: XS-XXL Just $75.00

 

Hunting Clothing for Serious, Dedicated Women Hunters

Anne Vinnola says: “Just ask any woman hunter, and she will tell you, the most difficult part of hunting? Her wardrobe. Finding well fitting, hard working, layerable, hunting pants and shirts.  Some mainstream clothing companies are slowly beginning to work women’s sizes into their lines, but mostly they are cut like a man and just sized smaller.”

As a woman, I am always trying to find resources tailored for women. I constantly battle the cold because of having a thyroid problem. I decided to do some research on ways to keep warm and here is what I found!

According the Wikapedia, layered clothing is a manner of dressing using multiple garments that are worn on top of each other. Some of the layers have different, largely non-overlapping, functions. Using more or fewer layers, or replacing one layer but not others, allows for flexible clothing to match the needs of each situation. Two thin layers can be warmer yet lighter than one thick layer, because the air trapped between layers is a good insulator

Layered clothing is particularly relevant in cold climates, where clothing must at the same time transfer moisture, provide warmth, and protect from wind and rain. In a hot and dry climate, clothes have very different functional requirements: they must block the radiation from the Sun, and allow for sufficient air circulation. Therefore, layered clothing in the sense used in this article is largely irrelevant to hot and dry climates.

Outdoor and sportswear manufacturers favor layered clothing because, among other reasons, it allows them to offer so-called “technical” or “functional” clothes which are optimized for the particular demands of a specific layer. Such clothes are often made of advanced synthetic materials.

With that being said I was on a quest for clothing that not only kept me warm but was made for a woman and had many thin layering options. Impossible you say? I thought so too until I ran into Kirstie Pike from Próis^TM Hunting Apparel.

Kirstie states “Próis^TM Hunting finally answers our “Quest” for great Women’s Hunting Clothing and Gear. Throughout our years of hunting, we at Próis^TM were amazed at the fact that there was literally nothing on the market for women who hunt.”

 

This “Quest” for Women’s Hunting Clothing soon became an obsession; they thought women’s huntwear must be something of a myth! While they attempted to avoid sounding like a frustrated feminists, they found it unreasonable that successful women hunters could not find appropriate gear for their sport.

 

Simple concept, the Próis^TM Hunting team thought; Combine technical hunting components, functional fabric and an athletic composition, and unite it with patterns that are engineered to the female form…Voila, Próis^TM Hunting Apparel!

 This new women’s hunting clothing concept takes layering to a new art form. The Próis^TM shirt is a cross between the finest athletic wear, and a comfortable favorite shirt. Polyester wicking fabric keeps moisture from your skin and allows you to stay dry and warm.  Thumbholes help the shirt to stay in your gloves and it is perfect alone for cool fall mornings of archery or layered for those cold winter rifle hunting trips. 

 

Próis^TM Hunting Pants are crafted using 100% polyester brushed tricot for warmth and durability. They are snag resistant and silent in the woods.  Each pair is fitted just below the waist for comfort and fits a woman’s form perfectly.  There is plenty of storage room in the deep cargo pockets and thoughtfully pleated knees for kneeling comfort. They are boot cut to fit over bulky hunting boots with elastic cuffs and cord lock to cinch close to your boot. Add in their vests, jackets and rain gear and you are set for all occasions.

 

Próis^TM Hunting Apparel is taking the industry by storm with their “made FOR women” hunting clothes.  Women are not interested in merely looking like hunters; we are hunters that demand the best quality hunting clothing. We fully understand that fit, warmth and durability makes a huge impact on our hunting success.  Próis^TM Hunting Apparel is serious clothing for serious, dedicated women hunters.

New women’s hunting gear takes extreme measures against cold

Coming to our Camp Store Soon!

The experts at Próis® Hunting Apparel create every detail of their high performance clothing lines to provide the ultimate in comfort and utility. Let’s face it – if you’re a serious hunter, at some point you’re going to be out in the cold. Now you won’t have to feel the bite of Mother Nature’s chilly teeth during long hours in a blind or stand, or while trekking across icy terrain – thanks to new Próis Xtreme™ pants.

These ultra-tough, super-heavyweight pants are precisely designed to stand up to extremely cold conditions. They’re constructed with a 100 percent polyester 8000/5000 waterproof, breathable shell – it’s whisper soft and silent, insulated with an industry-leading 200 Gram 3M Thinsulate, and lined with sleek nylon tricot – so while you might be braving the elements, your mind will be on the game, not on your goosebumps.

These custom designed pants feature an elastic waistline with an additional elastic drawstring and cordlock to keep them right where you want them. Próis Xtreme Pants are built for long days in the field, with roomy cargo pockets complete with pillow top enclosures, along with 9″ boot zippers to make them as easy to get in and out of as they are to wear for hours on end.

Próis designs are specifically created to meet the needs of serious women hunters – so every detail, from the incredible fit to the extremely durable, high performance fabrics and styles – anticipate the conditions you’ll face in the field. These unique pants come in Realtree AP HD® and Advantage Max-1 HD® in sizes from XS through XL – so a wide range of hunters can fit into them, and then slip into the background while waiting for the moment of truth. The Próis Xtreme Pants are available as of August 2009 and, like all Próis gear, they are proudly manufactured in the U.S.A.

For more information about the Próis Xtreme Pants or any of Próis’ innovative line of serious, high performance hunting apparel for women, contact: Próis Hunting Apparel, 28001-B US Highway 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 • (970) 641-3355 • Or visit www.proishunting.com.

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Otis HardCore Hunter Cleaning System

What is mighty enough to clean away brass, comes in Mossy Oak® or Realtree® and is small enough to fit on your belt? The Otis HardCore Hunter Cleaning System!

The Otis system comes in a Mossy Oak® or Realtree® camouflage softpack bag that measure 3 ½”  x 4”.  It has a  silent zipper  and is ready to slip on your belt and take with you anywhere.  Should  you end up with debris in your shotgun or rifle, i.e. mud or snow, you can clean it out in the field! No more sticks down barrels or wondering if you got all the moisture out. The HardCore Hunter Cleaning System cleans all rifles, pistols, and shotguns from .17 calibers through 12/10 Gauge.

My 21-year-old son and I tried this one together. He is the expert gun cleaner in the family. We actually had fun and he gave it a “thumbs up” and I can’t wait to show it off to all my hunting buddies and buddettes.

We went to town on my husband’s .20 gauge shotgun. He will need it next week and it hasn’t been cleaned in a while. How might we know that? We found a cricket in the barrel. We followed the instructions, (OK, I read them but my son, Kale, is still a guy, lol!) and in no time flat had a clean shotgun!  Unbelievable the amount of crud we removed! We did have to use a rod to get a small amount of brass out of the barrel because the flexible cable just wasn’t quite rigid enough to remove it. I do think, however, had the shotgun had been properly cared for all along, the flexible cable would have done the trick no problem. At last it is clean enough for me to use! Look out turkeys!