The Bike Hunting Essentials of 2016
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Sitka Mountain Pants
Made from stretch polyester with a DWR treatment, these pants shrug off rain and brush. The cargo pockets swallow essentials, and the removable foam knee pads make crouching almost comfortable.
Price $189
Maven B.2 Binoculars
With its direct-to-consumer strategy, Maven sells exceptional optics at a fraction of the price of its competitors. Choose from three magnifications and customize the colors of lens rings and other pieces.
Price $1,000
Icebreaker Tech Lite Long Sleeve Crewe Real Tree Shirt
This lightweight merino top repelled body odors even after wearing it for a week straight in the backcountry.
Price $100
Smith Frontman Elite Sunglasses
Not only do these shades provide crisp optics and UV protection, but they’re also shatterproof, in case your rifle misfires.
Price $119
Leatherman Charge Tti Multitool
This is no boring cycling multitool. A saw, a wood file, multiple blades, full-size pliers, and a bit driver—to tweak your bike—all fit inside this small package.
Price $170
Leica Rangemaster 1600-B range finder
Don’t guess the distance to your quarry. The cigarette-pack–size 1600-B judges up to 1,600 yards and provides data on slope angle and temperature.
Price $799
Garmin eTrex Touch 35t
Two features make this the ultimate adventure GPS: the display is big, bright, and easy to use, and it takes AA batteries, so you can pop in new ones if the power runs dry.
Price $350
Kuiu Icon Pro 3200 Pack
With its molded-carbon skeleton, the Icon Pro is a lightweight powerhouse. We liked the modular suspension, which sandwiches cargo between the body and frame.
Price $425
Cogburn Cb4 Bike
A fat bike, with its monster-truck capabilities, is the natural choice for hunting. Enter the Cogburn, with its camo finish. The Gear Carrier ($129) and rack are essential add-ons for safely carrying a bow (like the Bowtech Experience, shown).
Price $1,999
Bontrager Jackalope TLR Wheels
These tubeless-ready hoops knocked three pounds off the bike weight and let us run low tire pressures without risking a flat.
Price $1,000