OOD‘s Holiday Gear Guide 2024 is here! Loud holiday sweaters and hardcover bestsellers are always good gift ideas, but this year, consider giving that special person in your life more reasons to spend time outdoors.
Vortex Bantam HD 6.5×32 youth binoculars
Streamlined and lightweight so they’re easy to carry, these eyeglass-friendly, tripod-adaptable binos are ruggedly designed to withstand knocks and accidental drops. Bantam HD delivers a wide field of view, clear glass, 6.5x magnifying power, and simple-to-use controls that make it easier to find distant wild game fast. Includes a lifetime warranty.
MSRP: $129
www.vortexcanada.net
Yeti 20 Litre LoadOut Bucket with Swivel Seat
It’s the bucket you didn’t know you needed. Built for lugging, loading, and getting the job done. Now with the new Swivel Seat you can sit down, give it a spin, and turn your LoadOut Bucket into the best seat in the house or at camp. Available in charcoal. Swivel Seat sold separately.
MSRP: Bucket $50; Swivel Seat accessory $75
www.yeti.ca
Peak heated vest
With a soft-shell design with stretch sides and three heat zones, Peak’s most popular heated vest can be worn over a shirt or used as a base layer under your favourite Jacket. Adjustable heat is powered by a 7.4-volt heating system. Adjust the temperature from your phone via Bluetooth.
MSRP: $159.99
www.fieldsheer.com
Bushnell R3 laser rangefinder
R3 Rangefinders ensure precise measurements with a 1,200-yard range, +/- 1 yard accuracy, and Angle Range Compensation for reliable performance in diverse terrains. Features include silent one-button operation and HD optical system for increased light transmission, contrast, and resolution. EXO Barrier lens coating repels water, oil, dust, and debris. Includes Bushnell’s Vault pouch and lifetime unconditional warranty.
MSRP: $289.99
www.bushnell.com
Real Avid Speed Stand and cleaning mat combo
Designed to make gun cleaning and modification easier and more efficient, the Real Avid Speed Stand is compact, lightweight, and portable. Adjustable feet provide a solid foundation, while Gun Gripper securely holds your firearm in place. The collapsible design allows for easy storage and transportation.
The Real Avid Universal Smart Mat is large enough to handle full sized rifles and shotguns. An attached parts tray ensures your pins, bolts, and springs are never lost again. And its no-slip backed mat, featuring an oil-resistant surface.
MSRP: $99.99 (for both stand and mat).
www.canadiantire.ca
Outta Site hunting blind
With 360-degree visibility, this five-sided blind is maintenance-free, with UV-stabilized HDPE construction that will keep you dry. At 75 x 72 x 85 inches, it is the perfect size to hunt with a partner, kids, and equipment. Includes hardware kit for easy assembly.
MSRP: $999.99
www.canadiantire.ca
Wild West Caesar mix and rim seasoning
Making a trip to the cottage? Headed south for the winter? Pack Original Wild West’s Caesar Pleaser Mix! Each packet of Caesar mix makes enough for 1 litre, so you’ll never have to go without again. Just add water to this excellent tomato clam cocktail mix, and whatever else you might like in a Caesar.
Caesar Teazer is the perfect complement to your Caesar drink. Just rub a lime wedge along the glass rim, then turn the glass upside down in the seasoning.
MSRP: $12.99
www.canadiantire.ca
Northerner Break Barrel
This .22-calibre air rifle offers precision when it comes to backyard plinking. This spring-powered airgun features a fibre nylon stock for durability and a manual safety for controlled operation. The rifle’s precision build ensures accuracy while fibre optic sights provide clear aim on targets. The Northerner is an ideal choice for informal target practice and pest control.
MSRP: $149.99
www.canadiantire.ca
Originally published in the Nov.-Dec. 2024 issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS
Leave A Comment