Exciting New Products from the Cabela’s Archery Catalog 

I’m not in the industry and I don’t get to go to the Archery Trade Association (ATA) show so I often have to wait until the season’s catalogs come out to see the newest products.  Yesterday I received the new Cabela’s 2009 Archery Catalog.  There were a number of products that got me excited.

Gorilla Hang-On HX Treestands

I don’t need a new stand, but the Silverback Scout HX caught my eye.  It has an 18″ x 24″ platform, 20″ high seat and weighs 9 pounds.  Since I primarily hunt public land and carry my stand to nearly every set up nearly every time the light weight is what really interests me.  Having used Gorilla treestands in the past the list price of $114.99 doesn’t seem that bad.  The Gorilla website does not list the HX line yet. 

Gorilla Silverback Predator Sticks

Very similar to Lone Wolf Climbing Sticks Gorilla’s new Silverback Predator Sticks weigh a pound more each, 3 1/2 pounds versus 2 1/2 pounds, and retail for $39.99 each or $119.99 per set of three.  That is only a savings of $10 over a Lone Wolf set so on a weight basis alone I’d still opt for the Lone Wolf product, but they are interesting.

 GamePlan Gear’s Treestand Transport System

For 2009 GamePlan Gear has completely re-engineered the Treestand Transport System (TTS) first introduced in 2008 based on customer feedback.  I used the 2008 TTS and while it was an innovative improvement over simple straps it had a few problems.  By all accounts GamePlan Gear stood by its warranty.  I will say from personal customer service experience the company was not responsive to either phone or e-mail after-sale product inquiries.  I am still anxious to try out the 2009 TTS.

Horn Hunter’s Blind Hog Blind System

Man, it is tough on the shoulders carrying a 21 pound blind, chair, bow holder stake, and decoys with the often supplied single strap.  However, I haven’t been willing to let go of the $150-275 required to buy a good aftermarket blind pack.  Instead, I’m willing to cripple myself for life.  However, Horn Hunter now has its Blind Hog Blind System which carries the blind as well your gear for $79.99.  That’s a price I can live with.  It sports a, “molded foam back, padded shoulder and sternum straps and belt.”  Horn Hunter touts its warranty.

Primos’ Blind Bag

Yet another solution to my being crippled for life from carrying a blind may be the new Primos’ Blind Bag.  Priced at $24.99 it has, “Designated space for blind, stakes, stool, bow or gun.”  I like that price even more than $79.99.

Primos Hub Blind Bow Holder

This innovative product, priced at $39.99, mounts on your blind’s wall hubs and keeps, “your bow, backpack, binoculars or rangefinder close at hand.  For the price I’ll stick with my blind stake, but it is pretty innovative.

Wildlife Research Magnum Scrape-Dripper

These guys must have been reading my mind last year.  Their standard scrape dripper accepts 1.25 ounce of scent and is supposed to last for about 1 week.  I wanted something to last for 2 weeks so I made my own twice-as-big version.  That’ll be a future blog.  I’m convinced based on game camera photos that the scent dripper did work to pull in one 10-pointer during daylight hours.  The Magnum is listed at $17.99, accepts 4 ounces of scent and is supposed to last two to three weeks.

Primos Truth Serum Deer Dropin’s

Ok, I wouldn’t buy this product, but it’s stuck in my head like an ear worm.  For $9.99 you get 2.5 ounces (about 200 pellets) of biodegradable, scent balls with a deer dropping appearance.  It might actually be more fun using these for purposes other than hunting.  Imagine your hunting partner up at 4:00 a.m. reaching into his pack for some hand warmers and finding some Deer Dropin’s!

Well, of the whole catalog, those were the things that excite me the most.  Now, I’ve just got to get to my local Cabela’s and check out those blind packs/bags.

happy hunting, dv

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