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Staff Picks: Mid Season Hunting Clothes and More
Your strategy and gear needs will change as we get deeper into the season. From warmer layers to a different type of stand, our own expert, Quinn Badder, shares the best mid-season hunting clothes for whitetail hunting.
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Backpack & Tools
Tool Belt
Sitka GearSitka Tool Belt (Mid-Season Staff Picks)With 1,800 cubic inches of storage space, 17 dedicated pockets, and a unique bucket-style design, the Sitka Tool Bucket is the ideal daypack to keep all your gear and accessories organized during an all-day sit. <br> <br> • 1,800 cubic inches of storage space<br> • 17 storage compartments<br> • Unique, bucket-style design
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TethrdTethrd Skeletors Portable Climbing Sticks (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Climb higher with Tethrd. This 4-pack of Skeletor Climbing Sticks is built with a folding, dual-step design that folds away from the tree, giving the hunter a larger, more stable foothold when climbing. And when it’s time to pack up and leave, stack your Skeletors with the built-in StickLoc pin system for easy transportation. <br> <br> • Includes four (4) climbing sticks<br> • Dual-step design that folds away from the trees<br> • Built-in StickLoc pin system for easy stacking and transportation
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Sitka Gear Sitka Mountain Optics Harness (Mid-Season Staff Picks)A big-game hunter's best friend, the Mountain Optics Harness features a silent, magnetic, one-handed front flap for binos, not to mention removable, modular side pockets for quick and quiet access to other accessories. <br> <br> The Mountain Optics Harness also includes additional elastic pockets for storing calls or other small accessories, plus an internal lens cloth to help keep your glass clean. This harness's brushed polyester face fabric lets you stalk your prey in silence. <br> <br> • Secure magnetic one-handed front flap for binos<br> • Removable, modular side pockets<br> • Brushed polyester face fabric
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Swarovski Swarovski Optik EL 8.5x42 Binoculars (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Edge-to-edge sharpness and a large field of view are just a couple of reasons why the Optik EL 8.5x42 Binoculars are perfect for hunters. The 4.9mm exit pupils produce brilliantly vivid images – even when lighting is scarce. <br> <br> • Lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis<br> • Open-bridge, twin-hinge configuration<br> • Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof<br> • Wide-Angle Viewing: 65°<br> • Fluoride glass objective lenses<br> • Complete SWAROVISION Optical coatings<br> • P-coated phase-corrected roof prisms<br> • Wraparound rubber armoring
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Leupold Optics Leupold RX-FullDraw 5 Rangefinder (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Looking for a rangefinder that's made especially for archers? RX FullDraw® 5 is the one for you. Factoring in your bow’s peep height, velocity, shot angles, and arrow weight, this rangefinder calculates super-accurate ranges based on your gear setup, delivering input velocities as low as 170 feet per second. And thanks to updated flightpath technology, you can choose between two different viewing modes, showing you possible obstacles from up to 85 yards away. <br> <br> When the lighting becomes scarce, use the low-visibility setting to see your target. You can even Last Target mode to reach through fog and moisture so you always get an accurate reading. <br> <br> • 6x magnification<br> • Bright red OLED display<br> • Super-fast laser engine<br> • Last Target mode for precise readings in bad weather<br> • Broad range of velocity inputs, giving you an accurate reading for your specific gear
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Saddle
TethrdTethrd Phantom Saddle Kit (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Easy, all-day comfort is waiting for you in the Phantom Saddle Kit. With an 11mm lineman belt that safely connects you to the tree while you climb and an 11mm safety tether that keeps you connected while aiming and shooting, the Phantom Saddle Kit from Tethrd is the best in ultra-light saddle hunting. <br> <br> Even better, it’s fully made in the U.S.A. <br> <br> • 100% made in the U.S.A.<br> • Regular size fits waists from 28in to 40in<br> • XL size available for larger waists<br> • No platform needed<br> • 11mm lineman belt for safe climbing<br> • 11mm tree tether to keep you connected to the tree while you aim and shoot
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Tethrd Tethrd Predator Platform (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Featuring a die-cast aluminum construction for superior strength and minimal noise, the Predator Platform from Tethrd lets hunters shoot 360 degrees around a tree for a comfortable shot in any direction. It can be quietly installed and easily adjusted on nearly any tree that can support your weight, and it gives saddle hunters an extreme advantage in versatility and bulk reduction. <br> <br> The patented Traction Tread and Toe Wings allow for easy maneuverability and side pressure. <br> <br> • Die-cast aluminum body for strength and minimal noise<br> • Solid, yet quiet installation with ZipCam strap and button<br> • Easily adjust for leaning trees or foot positions with adjustable platform leveling<br> • Patented Traction Tread & Toe Wings for easy maneuverability and side pressure
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Tethrd Tethrd HYS Gear Strap (Mid-Season Staff Picks)The HYS Gear Strap from Tethrd is practical, durable, and perfect for hanging, girth-hitching, or T-hooking your gear onto trees, branches, or just about anywhere else. Perfectly legal to hang on public land, this 7’ strap is made from high-strength, mildew- and rot-resistant polyester. <br> <br> Cut it to your desired length and start hanging gear today! <br> <br> • 7’ long and weighs 6oz.<br> • Coyote tan for maximum camouflage<br> • 0.75” webbing for ultra packability<br> • 1.75” between links<br> • HYS Straps not intended for life support systems like a lineman belt or tether
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Baselayer Bottom
Sitka Gear Sitka Core Merino 120 LS Bottom (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Made from 120-gram, 17.5-micron ArmorSpun merino wool for durability and comfort, the Sitka Core Merino 120 Bottoms will keep you cool and dry on active hunts. Layer these under your pants for superior odor resistance and breathability — then throw them in the wash with your regular laundry. <br> <br> From early-season scouting to mid-season hunting, these are the most versatile bottoms in your closet! <br> <br> • 120-gram, 17.5-micon ArmorSpun merino wool for durability and comfort<br> • Easy-care and machine-washable<br> • Low-profile flatlock stitching for next-to-skin comfort
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Sitka GearSitka Core Merino 120 LS Crew (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Sitka’s lightest Merino baselayer will become your favorite underlayer for any season. This comfy crew features a light merino wool blend that helps regulate your body temp, keeping you comfy in any conditions. This layer is also naturally odor-resistant to conceal your scent. <br> <br> Best of all: It's made from durable ArmorSpun merino wool, so it’s tough enough to last years to come. <br> <br> • Regulates temperatures to keep you comfy on the move<br> • Odor-resistant for maximum scent control<br> • ArmorSpun merino wool blend for exceptional comfort and durability
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Sitka Gear Sitka Core Merino 330 Hoodie (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Forecast calling for cold weather? Not a problem for the heavyweight warmth of the Sitka Core Merino 330 Hoodie. Featuring super-warm, odor-resistant merino wool to keep you cozy without unnecessary bulk, plus a built-in facemask for extra protection from cold air, this durable, versatile hoodie is your best friend for hunting in frigid weather. <br> <br> It even has a synthetic interior that quickly wicks sweat and moisture, keeping you warm and dry all season long. <br> <br> • Super-warm, odor-resistant, durable 330g merino wool<br> • Built-in facemask for extra protection from cold air<br> • Synthetic, moisture-wicking interior to keep you warm and dry
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Sitka Gear Sitka Fanatic Hoodie (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Stay comfy and quiet with the Fanatic Hoodie. Soon to become a favorite in your whitetail system, the Fanatic has a body-mapped grid and microgrid fleeces that work to keep you at the perfect temperature while minimizing odors thanks to Polygiene® Odor Control Technology. <br> <br> The hoodie's half-zip construction lets you quickly get rid of excess heat, and the built-in flip-over hand mitts help keep your fingers warm while you wait for your shot. <br> <br> • Body-mapped grid and microgrid fleeces to regulate body temperatures<br> • Built-in, flip-over hand mitts to keep your fingers warm and ready to shoot<br> • Polygiene® Odor Control Technology for scent control
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Sitka Gear Sitka Stratus Pant (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Heavy winds are no match for the Sitka Stratus Pants. Built for the wide range of weather you’ll see during whitetail season, these pants feature a WINDSTOPPER® membrane by GORE-TEX LABS layered between a hushed micro-fleece shell and a cozy, breathable, quiet microgrid fleece interior, delivering warmth and wind protection on the coldest days of the rut. <br> <br> • WINDSTOPPER® membrane by GORE-TEX LABS<br> • Hushed micro-fleece shell for quiet stealthing<br> • Microgrid fleece interior for warmth and wind protection
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Sitka Gear Sitka Stratus Jacket (Mid-Season Staff Picks)Long, chilly days in the stand call for the Stratus Jacket by Sitka. 100% windproof and super-quiet, the Stratus has a WINDSTOPPER® membrane by GORE-TEX LABS, along with a cozy, quiet microgrid fleece. A removable hood with specialized hearing ports that improve your ability to hear approaching deer and the double-layer PolarTec® Alpha® Direct panels help you retain heat. <br> <br> The constant-connect Sitka® safety harness pass-through port with a Cobrax® secure slide-to-lock snap and magnetic closure eliminates the need to disconnect from a harness when adding or removing gear — which helps you stay quiet. Whether it’s an outer layer in the early season or an insulating layer in November, the Stratus belongs in every hunter's system. <br> <br> • WINDSTOPPER® membrane by GORE-TEX LABS<br> • Hushed micro-fleece shell for quiet stealthing<br> • Microgrid fleece interior for warmth and wind protection<br> • Removable hood with specialized hearing ports<br> • PolarTec® Alpha® Direct Panels for heat retention<br> • Constant-connect Sitka® safety harness pass-through port with a Cobrax® secure slide-to-lock snap and magnetic closure so you don’t need to disconnect from a harness to add or remove gear
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Sitka Gear Sitka Fanatic Gloves (Mid-Season Staff Picks)The Sitka Fanatic Glove is made from a four-way, stretch-woven polyester, delivering a great balance of warmth and dexterity. With a half-finger design on the forefinger and thumb frees up your primary digits for releases, triggers, or touchscreens. <br> <br> Best of all: It comes with a lifetime workmanship guarantee! <br> <br> • Four-way stretch fabric<br> • Half finger thumb and index finger for easy access to gear and electronics<br> • Leather pull<br> • Manufacturer warranty: Lifetime workmanship guaranteed
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