How to save $1000s on Hunting Gear
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I think clothing is another big one. You don't NEED Sitka colthes to kill deer.
I agree with you but I’ll play devils advocate here. I’ve never spent a dime on Sitka but all my friends who have say it’s the warmest jackets and bibs they’ve ever owned. Plus it’s goretexed for rain/snow. Warm comfortable clothing = staying on stand longer = kill more deer
100%!!
I agree but you can’t beat the equinox guard gear. And with Sitka, it does exactly what it says it does. But it is way too expensive. So I kept the guard gear because I can’t stand mosquitoes or ticks.
You know how many people show up every elk season in Sitka Gear and 50 dollar boots? It's a lot. Boots and Pack are the 2 things I will spend big money on.
First time I saw a Hunting Beast video, Dan was lookin sporty in a set of blue Jeans and a bow in a tree stand and I was like “Damn, that’s pretty badass. The Hunting Public and Cat Man rockin Crocs a close second. Just like with motorcycles, it’s 80% the rider and 20% the bike. Hunting’s not far off that mark either.
Ps, the gear room rant is a good look btw. Keep it up!
Dude……I freaking love cat-man hunting in crocs it’s freaking awesome
This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and it’s an instant subscribe. I’m 25 and I’ve been blowing money on stuff the past few years thinking that I HAD to have it. This year I toned it way down bc I really don’t need it but I was still struggling with the thoughts of buying stuff that I really didn’t need. Finally you put into words what I’ve needed to hear for a while now! Keep up the good work man!
Thanks man
I suffered through a lot of the same BS. Buying senseless stuff just because I thought I needed it. Some things were definitely game changers.. for me, Sitka gear was amazing and installed helped me sit longer and be more silent.. but the majority of the crap I’ve purchased, literally thousands and thousands of dollars worth of gear, was not needed.
I miss the bargain cave at Cabelas. The Cabelas near me no longer has one in the store.
Luv the video!!! I’m in the middle when it comes to this topic. Boots, rain gear and optics you really can make a HUGE difference in comfort and performance. Optics is very much a buy once cry once real as a good set of glass literally can last you a lifetime. As far as hunting cloths other then rain gear in my opinion you can get stuff on sale that works as well as the highest priced brands. I use a 35yr old LocOn WindWalker (heavily modified) but old as hell. In it’s original configuration a 5lb stand and modified about 7lbs. This is a $25 yard sale buy and sure a LWCG .5 would be a dream but $500-600 for a stand is bitter pill!!! I do use carbon sticks but that was more bang for my buck and goes with my saddle too. However I have a hunt specific saddle when if your only doin half day sits I would just use a $40-60 arborist saddle or rock climbing harness you can get off Amazon and they work great!!! Truly the best hunter I know has killed many big bucks with a browning wood riser compound with the four wheel system. He hunts from homemade ladder stands made from 2x4x12 lumber from Lowes. He takes 3 weeks in a row off in fall. Two weeks prior to opening day to scout and opening week to hunt and he smashes bucks every year. He hunts in Carhartt overalls and long sleeve cotton tee shirts in all solid colors. Spends his money on hunting in time in the woods not fancy gear.
This right here. Great explanation! LEVI MORGAN, made a TH-cam hunting video, buying, setting up sighting in, and then killing a big buck with a Mathews switchback! It was even a 60 pounder I think they said. That shows latest and greatest isnt 100% neccecary, unless you look at a situation and recognize if I had x product that woulda been ALOT easier. For example, me when I used to drag deer, OUT OF RAVINES, and realized I could do things smarter than that and bought a Kifaru frame pack. Worth its weight in gold! That’s a good way to buy stuff.
I think we all get enticed to buy stuff we don't need.... after i bought my Beast sticks i realized that when it is really cold and i need warm footwear, my Baffin Titan size 11 boots barely even fit on the steps, but since i paid so much for them I'll use them forever.... at least they do stick to the tree better than any sticks i've ever used in my life, so i'm still happy with them.
As far as the tent. If you spike out or hunt out of the backpack every ounce matters but on top of that it’s so helpful to have things that store smaller or more compact to be able to fit more in your backpack. You need space for other stuff still
Great video. It’s easy to get sucked into keeping up with the Jones. I certainly did my first season of “saddle hunting”. I eventually settled on a ground hunting set up and a tree set up and have stuck with it, spending more money on tags and time to travel. It’s paid off much more than “game changing” gear ever did.
Many of the best hunters that I know are using gear that has been passed down from their fathers or maybe even their grandfather. But they still consistently kill every year. I think investing your time and energy and being a better woodsman and learning deer behavior has a lot more yield than the kind of gear that you choose. One caveat, however, is I think it’s worth spending money on good safety equipment like a harness is worth it. My father and grandfather never used any of that stuff!
It’s true! The clothing, stands, bows, and accessories. When is it enough? When it comes to hobbies and u got the money to spend it’s part of the love for hunting. Getting exited about new gear and trying it out. It can actually hurt u in hunting. Gotta learn new setups and what works and doesn’t work for the upgraded equipment.
I love the message you’re sending, but buying gear is a difficult path to navigate. I’m someone who doesn’t put a lot of faith in something I haven’t seen anyone else use, so seeing what “influencers” are using can help narrow down what works. But I also don’t like to buy things solely based on sponsorships & endorsements.
I have taken white tails over 150 inches with cheap Camoflouge and tree stands from the local wal mart. I do believe in a good dressing knife. I have always used compound bows under under 800.
Spot on video. Every year I think I need to upgrade something. Then I remember nope. It still works. Stuff like camo can last a long time if you take care of it. And it’s not needed anyway. I still shot a bow from 2009. Helps I’m a lefty so it’s impossible to find bows to test out. But it’s still a killing machine so I keep using it. It’s all up to you to decide what you want out of hunting.
One thing I can say is I cannot buy cheap clothes from like Walmart because they do not last past a season or two or keep you warm. I buy or build from necessity. I usually buy the cheapest stuff then go from there.
I hate waders. They all leak even the super expensive ones everyone has to have. So I just started to dress warm for duck hunts and used cheap fishing waders. Then I bought a pair from Tidewe a couple years ago because they weren’t so expensive and they still don’t leak(knocking on wood)! So I think Tidewe is a good company.
Great video brother it's seems that alot of the people I have followed for years are seemingly going away for the basics, thanks you for staying on track and good luck this year..
😂 love this video! Super authentic, keep up the hustle man! And guess what?! My Walmart camo works just as good as the Sitka gear!
I bet it doesn’t dry out as fast and I bet it isn’t as warm. So much bulkier.
Great stuff man! I wish that I would buy new when I wore the old out. Does not always go that way though. Keep it up with this type of content. Good job!
Love it! There is a time and place for a genuine upgrade, but that's rare. New gear is unfamiliar gear. Unfamiliar gear is inefficient gear.
I use to fall for the gimmick stuff a lot! But now that I’m more into mobile hunting I’ve got a good system that I stick with. Great advice Josh 👍🏼
love the message and I too have been sucked into the trap of things before. but for the most part alot of thought and research is put into what I buy mainly out of necessity. these days if your wanting the newer a better technology the price jump is significant. so here's where you almost have to Rely on influencers to show the product because there's no good ways to get your hands on a product before you use it. with that said you can't be afraid to see what others are saying about the product even if it's against what your favorite people are saying and from there making an educated guess. and yes you can kill alot of deer for cheap. no argument there. but man some of the stuff out there makes it nicer and more efficient and if it's your total passion like myself then it's worth it to a degree to keep up with progression. my best advise is don't be afraid to be a couple years behind. there's people who buy the new every year and sell the old constantly. those second hand products at discount are great.
Seen a "Deer and Deer Hunting" short the other day. Hunter looked like a full tactical soldier. Definitely dont nned all that to kill a deer.
Well worth the upgrade being able quietly get thru the woods and getting set up quietly
I agree with you 100%. So what is your go to late season boots for still hunting? I’ve always worn muck boots but they just feel to soft since I’ve started saddle hunting. Any suggestions are welcomed!!! Thanks in advance
I'd get a good mountain hunting boot. Like the zamberlan guides or the Lathrop and sons
Love it. Man it’s hard to decide what is worth the money and what is just hype
Totally agree. I’ve fallen for the influencers gear. Save the money and hunt smarter.
Still hunting with my 2008 Matthews DXT.
I did overspend on a saddle and platform but it got me out of the habit of going to the same stand over and over again.
I can't bring myself to buy a $500 treestand
I’m a cheap skate, I try to find stuff on clearance.
As a person that has in recent years been buying the “expensive” stuff I will say the best year of my life hunting I didn’t use cover scents I wore Walmart camo with a clearance pse bow out of a hawk saddle I paid a quarter the price of name brand on sale. I’m only buying the “expensive” stuff now because I can afford it. A co worker of mine is buying all the most expensive stuff and hasn’t ever even shot a buck. I even with money still buy hawk sticks only when they are on clearance. My saddle platform is a hawk only on clearnce. Could I go lighter yes. But the cost isn’t worth it to me. If you are gonna spend money do it on what’s most important. Safety and comfort. Your warmth and ability to shoot is more important then the latest bow or climbing sticks
Gear acquisition syndrome. Heard that somewhere.
Have cut back my upgrades too.
I still use the vanish I will never spend 600 dollars on a tree stand unless I wanna get divorced
Very good show again! You are touching on topics that nobody does! Thanks!
With stealth strips tho, if the next guy is using them then yes you should also. Give into that stealth strip peer pressure
Back packs and camo are my money pits, and i have not bought any of the boogie sitka, kuiu type stuff.
Bro much respect on the message you are teaching guys like me. Keep it up bro great example for us
Another thing would be bows. Everybody wants the newest latest greatest bow and then they get it and use it for a year and then when the next one comes out they think they have to have that one. I do think it's good to upgrade a bow when you can but definitely not necessary every year. I've had the same mathews q2 since I was 15 and I'm 34 now and just now upgraded to a new bow this year. I didn't have the money for a new mathews or any high end flagship bow so I went with a Bear Species ev that I found on sale for 350 bucks. I haven't hunted with it yet but I've shot the crap out of it this summer and it shoots great. Heck you don't even need a treestand to kill deer either. You can actually be alot more mobile just hunting off the ground. It is nice to have sometimes but if you can't afford one then don't let it keep you from hunting. You can always save and get it later but it's really not necessary.
Safety, reliability, and optics I like to go all out on. The rest is what's there or works.
I bought A LOT of stuff that I thought I NEDDED…..Ended up being a lot of clutter in my closet 😩 Most of which I haven’t even opened.
I've got 4 stands and 1 saddle 4 muzzleloaders 2 shotguns 4 compounds and 2 crossbows there are 4 of us in our house that all hunt I've got less than 3000 in all of our gear for whitetails I am wanting to get a new saddle sticks and platform just can't give 700 for a kit so I'll make do with what I've known for 31yrs as effective equipment
I had my Matthews z9 for years. Then in the last few years I got a new bow every year. Now that I got a new Mathews lift I am kicking myself for being an idiot. But I am set for many years and all the other junk I bought can be passed down to my boys.
You mentioned having owned the Assault 2. Did you notice anything different between it and the Vanish? In ergo’s, use etc?
Pretty similar I think if I had to choose one I'd probably get the assault
@@beforetheecho gotcha. I have an assault that I just got a few weeks ago, just haven’t tried it. But recently traded the Vanish for a Latitude Methods 2 saddle setup with a platform. I personally didn’t like the seat on the Vanish.
Sometimes I think that you really need to hunt a few years out of a 20lb farm and fleet special hang on to appreciate a lightweight stand 😅
Well Said
Ive done the same thing.
I hunted with budget compound bows all of my life. Hand me downs as a kid
When I started making good money as a RN. I went out and bought Matthews latest and greatest bow at the time.
Guess what.
I never shot a deer with it.
I used it one year and didnt like it. $2000 down the drain. I sold it but did not get the money back I put into it.
Went back to a nice budget bow that shoots like a dream. Killed tons of deer with it.
So yeah. Your shareing truth. Wish I could tell my younger self the saem thing.
People should buy what they want. Wanting nicer, better gear is ok. There’s a lot of jealousy especially from the “my pa paw killed deer in flannel, blue jeans and smoked Marlboros” types.
I'll save everyone else the time..... The plot - "Man discovers he is suseptible to advertising, envy, and peer pressure. Worries others might be too!"
Love this. Are there somethings that you recommend that are definitely worth the money though?
Like @pathfinder5804 said, optics and rain gear. Buy once cry once definitely applies-buy the best optics you can afford, they’ll last your lifetime & longer. I have a small lightweight pair of Leica binos that hurt to buy at the time, but I’ve never regretted it since. The other is good rain gear and boots. I can be cold, but not wet. Being wet and cold ends my hunt.
If you have the money and it makes you happy, buy the upgrades and gadgets. We only have a short time on earth to have some fun. I sometimes find I have as much fun using quality gear as I do hunting🤷🏻♂️.
I’ve been thinking about getting some more Asio gear because the quality blows my hunting clothes out of the water, and I feel like I could be warm with less layers which is a plus in my book, but ultimately unless I come into some cash I’m gonna miss this 30% sale they have rn. Truck tires are more important, if I can’t get to my hunting spot the clothes will be useless!
Hahah for sure
Well if you do BTE15 will save you 15 percent
@@beforetheecho yeah they have a preseason30 code right now for 30% off. Not sure if I can do 2 codes on one purchase, but I’ll try it.
Have you tried the longbow from saddle yet
As far as cost goes, I still abide by "buy once, cry once." Research, buy and don't feel like you need a reason to upgrade. I've considered buying cheapo sticks and platform, but then I decided to buy the sticks that cost almosy twice as much with far better reviews and the platform that's larger for the same weight with, again, better reviews. You'll save more money just getting good gear off the rip after proper research and getting good with it.
100 percent agree. I'm more talking about buying the good gear then seeing someone with something different and thinking you need that because it might be better
My uncle is a stone cold deer slayer. There was a few years he didn't have a car, my mamaw or papaw would drop him off before daylight, and pick him up after dark. I remember when I was a kid, he killed a doe behind our house with a single shot .410, and a slug. He hunted both modern gun, and muzzleloader season with a muzzleloader, to save money. He killed does and smaller bucks, but he also killed alot of studs to. He cut the skull plates off of deer, that alot of us would have paid good money to have mounted. I said that to say this, knowledge and woodsmanship, is key. However comfortable hunting gear is effective, because you can sit longer, and move less but it's not a necessity.
Consumerism...
The side-by-side phenomenon is what cracks me up. 😂
You by a side by side, doors, windshield, winch, other "have to" accessories, and a trailer to haul it on... then pull it to deer camp two times a year. Some even pay for a place to store the thing. Whatever floats your boat, I guess😅
Side by sides are ridiculous now days 😂
I mean with hunting you get what you pay for man once in a while you will find something great cheap before it blows up an they jack the price but if you want quality you pay for it don't buy anything without checking reviews
I want a beast stand some bad..what's the shipping coat like to send to ontario?
I have no idea I don't work for beast gear, you'll have to reach out to them.
We have all been there at one time or another. Killed more deer out of the stand I bought in 1992 than will ever think of killing out of my new B**st stand. Still use the Trophy Whitetail climber from time to time. Very comfortable still and can sleep without falling out. 😂😂
you are my favorite influencer so now I will buy everything you have
I'll buy your xop stand I'm working in brownstown.
I'll just hang onto it man
I'm still using a mathews switchback xt 😂
I'm using an Mathews fx in classic real tree I bought used in 2009
So very true. Gave me a good laugh, thank you Josh
It’s not the equipment as much as it is the hunter. Some land holds big bucks and most doesn’t. It’s about where you are able and allowed to hunt. Just get out there and enjoy your time with God and his Beautiful creations.🦌🇺🇸🙏
Outstanding Video
Dude I love it!!!! That's so real man.
Wow she's getting big fast
Hunters kill me with treestands .. I can't count the number of Millenium hang-ons I have found abandoned on public land. Meanwhile, I am doing hang and hunt with a 10-year old generic steel setup.
Single dad of 2 girls... I always bought sale and discount camo. Everything my hunting gear was not expensive... my kids came 1st. Period...
Fyi they are all grown now.
Still using my Parker Legend II bow which is 16 years old. Still kills deer.
Parker made food affordable bows back in the day
@@beforetheecho It was $280 brand new from Gander Mountain, not the fastest bow in the world but shoots straight and smooth
@@geoffmcdaniel7082 my buddy had a parker growing up and loved it
Can you imagine paying 5000 for a 10 point crossbow i use a 500 dollar centerpoint crossbow and it gets more deer than my mr fancy pants neighbor lol
Fishing same way buy all these lures to imitate the bait fish when you could buy a cast net and 1.50 jig heads and use the live bait that out fishes the $20 lure any day!
I think the phase you are looking for is FOMO, or "fear of missing out". One of my favorite parts of all hobbies I have is finding the best product for the price. Not the cheapest, but the best value. It's hard to be honest with yourself about what you realistic actually need. I do this by deciding to buy something, and then I shelve the idea for a few weeks before I finally do it
That's a good way of doing it.
I think handheld releases are a money pit and I'm 100% guilty chasing it. I really hope Ultraview gives Chris Bee a huge commission bonus each year because he has to be the single best release salesman on the planet.
Hahaha they are expensive and I punch the crap out of them LOL
If I didn’t spend all my money on new hunting gear, I wouldn’t know what to spend my money on lol.
Don’t always have to fly first class.
I don't need any more hunting gear, but i bet ill buy something else. All of us will . Thats why hunting is now called the hunting industry . They are counting on us to support it......
If only we could go back to tell our young selves something is a great theory. However our youngest selves would be to bull headed to listen and would still do the dumbest of things cuz we couldn't see past out pecker's or nose for that matter, witch ever ones shorter. 😂
Whatever you were killing deer with in the 80s & 90s still kills deer just the same as it did back then cause the deer are the same & dont care whatnew gear u have... Just ask yourself do u need it or do u just want it ?
Killing deer isn’t that fucking hard
Invest your money in a good bow and some decent arrows and good G5s and buy yourself an XOP with some hawk sticks and get to work wearing the cheapest camo you can find
What really matters is being where the deer are…but some cheap SD cameras and find em and get in front of em.
I can kill as many big bucks with a $150 pawn shop bow, some arrows, broadheads, an Assault 2 tree stand, some Muddy sticks and my street clothes if I had to. Gadgets can make things safer, more comfortable and more efficient but don't make me a better hunter. Some common safety sense, hunting skill and embracing some lack of comfort can do the same things. Keep in mind, most of the Pope and Young and Boone Crockett bucks were killed with more skill than tech. People will spend hundreds of dollars to shave off 5-7 lbs from a stand and sticks. which makes no difference considering most of these guys take the same weight or more in gadgets. Buyer beware.