Every upland hunter knows the importance of time spent at the tailgate.
On an upland hunt, the tailgate is a home away from home. It is where gear is donned, plans are made, guns are uncased, and dogs are unleashed. The back of the vehicle is where we reconnect with old friends and wonder if the old cover still holds its magic. The lowering of the tailgate marks the beginning of every upland experience.
And when the hunt is done, the tailgate is where we savour it. It is where coffee is poured, food is consumed, events are recounted, excuses are made, and where those sweet dogs, who gave their all, are watered, praised, and fed.
Upland hunting memories may be born in the field. But they are nurtured at the tailgate.
Quality gear
So, what do we need to make the most of those cherished moments? Quality gear, for one. Every product you spend your hard-earned money on needs to be virtually indestructible, waterproof, and field-tested. Above all, they need to earn your trust, day in and day out, when the weather is mild, and when the storms are keeping the fair weather folks inside.
One brand we find ourselves reaching for is YETI.
The company was founded by two brothers who wanted nothing more than to improve their fishing experience. Ever since, their products have been designed and conceived by real outdoors enthusiasts for the real outdoors.
Whether you are lingering at the tailgate after a hunt or throwing poppers to bucketmouths on a hot summer evening, their products just feel like they belong there.
YETI’s lineup of hard and soft coolers is available in a variety of sizes to cover virtually any outdoors need – from a streamside lunch to a week in the backcountry. They’re durable enough to ride in the back of the vehicle down a rough logging road. They can take a bumpy ride as you face the whitecaps head on.
Want to make sure a week’s worth of groceries doesn’t spoil at your off-the-grid deer camp? Packed properly, Tundra 350 hard cooler, is practically a mobile fridge. Better still, when you’ve emptied it out, its 19,000 cubic inches of space will keep at least one big game animal on ice during the long drive home.
Any adventure
Setting out on a back country canoe trip for brook trout? The Hopper M12 or M20 soft cooler backpacks are tailor-made for those long portages.
The point is the folks at YETI understand our needs and respect the sporting traditions we hold dear. They know that a pre-dawn cup of coffee on the way to the duck blind is part of the greater experience.
They also appreciate the need for, and the camaraderie that accompanies, a cold drink when fishing on a hot July day. YETI Ramblers are stainless steel, double-walled, vacuum sealed, cups and bottles that keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Yonder bottles are is lightweight, spill-proof and designed to keep upland hunters, hikers, and backpackers hydrated on those hot days. They’re also customizable with a variety of lids to suit the activity.
These products have become a gold standard for quality-minded outdoors enthusiasts. Simply put, they are up to the task and quickly become an indispensable part of the gear that accompanies you on every outdoors excursion – dependable as that old shotgun or favourite fishing rod. They are made to use, day after day, year after year, season after season in the blind, on the lake, and on all the little adventures in between.
Posted as a paid partnership between Ontario OUT of DOORS and YETI.
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