10 Gifts for Hunters They’ll Actually Use
Hunters are notoriously hard to shop for. They already own the gear they care about, and they're picky about the rest. The best gifts are the ones that make long mornings in the woods warmer, quieter or more comfortable. Here are ten that hunters and outdoorsmen will actually take into the field.
1. The Original Turtle Creek™ Tree Seat
Every ground hunter knows the problem: hours sitting on a bucket, a cold log or wet ground. The Tree Seat straps to almost any tree in minutes and turns it into a low, steady seat with a backrest. It weighs 4 lbs with straps, folds flat into a pack and holds up to 350 lbs. Turkey hunters, deer hunters and birders all use it. $89.99 with free shipping.
2. A Seat for Their Hunting Buddy
Most hunters have a partner who's still sitting on a bucket. The Tree Seat 2-Pack gives you two seats in one box, so you can keep one and give one, or gift a pair to a father and son who hunt together.
3. Merino Wool Socks
Cold feet end more hunts than bad weather. Merino wool stays warm when damp and doesn't hold odor, which matters when the wind shifts. A few good pairs is a gift every hunter wears.
4. A Bulk Box of Hand and Toe Warmers
Simple, cheap and always appreciated. A big box covers the whole season, and they're easy to stuff in a stocking.
5. A Headlamp With a Red Light
Hunters walk in before sunrise and out after dark. A headlamp with a red-light mode lights the trail without spooking game or ruining night vision.
6. An Insulated Thermos
Hot coffee at a 5 a.m. sit is hard to beat. A thermos that keeps drinks hot for hours earns its place in the pack.
7. The Turtle Creek™ Woods Tee
A soft, comfortable tee for the drive to the woods or the stories afterward. $25.
8. A Trail Camera
Scouting is half the fun. A trail camera lets them see what's moving through their spot while they're at home, and it keeps paying off all year.
9. A New Call
For the turkey hunter, a new box or slate call is always welcome. Every call sounds a little different, and most hunters love adding one to the vest.
10. The Turtle Creek™ Bigfoot Tee
For the hunter with a sense of humor. The limited-supply Bigfoot Tee is a nod to everyone who's ever heard something big in the woods and never found out what it was. $30.
The Best Gift Is More Time in the Woods
Whatever you choose, the best gifts for hunters make it easier to stay out longer and enjoy it more. If they spend their mornings sitting against a tree, the Tree Seat is the one they'll thank you for every season.
