Thermacell Heated Insoles, $130-$180
Winter is no longer a reason to get cold feet over a fishing or hunting trip. While many outdoorsmen have tried, and failed, to keep their feet warm by stuffing disposable chemical inserts into their boots and waders, the folks at Thermacell have devised a better solution: remote control heated insoles. They may sound decadent, but the simplicity of a rechargeable insole that can be controlled wirelessly from your pocket can extend your hunting or fishing day for hours, even on the ice. With three settings (medium, high or off), they can run continuously up to five hours, longer if used in intervals. And the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the new Proflex model ($180) can be replaced without even removing the insoles from your shoes. Trim to fit any size from women’s 4½ to men’s 14.
Thermacell.com How much is your hearing worth? Now multiply that by eight and you begin to get the idea of what a pair of SoundGear ear plugs can do for hunters and shooters. These compact noise suppressors double as high-definition sound enhancers capable of improving your hearing as much as eight times over traditional earmuffs, equating to increased safety and success with the ability to better tune into your surroundings. The less expensive behind-the-ear models suppress noise at 95dB and include a volume control, while the discreet in-the-canal model suppresses noise at 93dB in a tiny, lightweight package.
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