The outdoors are calling, and it’s time to get everything prepared for a successful trip. Whether you’re hunting with a bow, a gun, or just heading out to explore the great outdoors, you can start by browsing our gear lists. After you’ve got all your basics packed and you’ve checked any local regulations or notices, here are a few extra items you can pack along to make your life easier.
Cutting Tools
The location of your hunt may affect some of the tools you bring along and some of the strategies you take.If you’re bringing along a deer stand or blind, you may also want to bring along arborist tools like extended-reach pole pruners to take care of any limbs that block your view. If you’re hunting on the ground, you can make any extra cuts for a wooden blind as well.
Battery-powered saws are ideal to pack along with your gear since they’re lightweight, quieter, and don’t require packing additional containers of fuel. Alternatively, there’s always using your own muscle with hand pruning saws.
Pack Your Protective Outerwear
The weather is rarely predictable. You’ll likely experience a few different seasons within a single day, from the damp pre-dawn chill to the sweltering noonday heat, so preparing layers along with your protective gear is essential. Lightweight apron chaps, heavy- duty work gloves, ear and eye protection, and durable boots are must-haves on your next trip.
Clean Up Before You Head Out
While most of us take pride in getting a little dirt on our hands, not everyone at home may have the same affection for the grit of the outdoors. At the end of your trip, take a little time to clean any accumulated grime off your tools, gear, or even your vehicle, so all your items are ready to go again the next time you head out. STIHL offers a range of wheeled gas and electric pressure washers that can make quick work of cleanup after a hunt and are great to keep around the house for regular cleaning tasks.
Shopping for Your Gear
Gathering your tools and equipment has never been easier or more convenient. From forestry tools toprotective wear, you can shop online while you plan and pick everything up in one trip to your local STIHL Dealer. Just place your order online at your leisure and then make a quick stop to pickup your haul.