Gear Geeks
Bushnell
The BackTrack D-Tour GPS gives users an easy way to mark waypoints and find their way from point A to point B. The BackTrack D-TOUR allows users to mark up to five locations, while providing simple distance and direction to each location. This makes marking and locating deer stands, downed game, or a fishing spot quick and easy. In addition to a self-calibrating digital compass, the device provides time, temperature, altitude and current latitude/longitude coordinates.
JAKES Country Pro Staffer Baily Marlow from Harriman, Tenn., says, "The Backtrack GPS is compact and fits in your pocket. I did not like that it took AAA batteries, I would like to see a rechargeable battery in it. I would definitely recommend it to a friend."
Thermacell
www.thermacell.com or 1-8-NO-SKEETERS
The redesigned ThermCELL features an easy-to-grip casing, matte finish and smoother and quieter On/Off button. The ThermaCELL system creates a 15 x 15 foot zone of protection that is up to 98 percent effective against mosquitoes and other biting insects. The unit operates on a butane cartridge that heats a mat releasing allethrin, a synthetic copy of a repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers. Each mat contains enough repellent for four hours of protection and each butane cartridge will operate the unit for 12 hours.
JAKES Country Pro Staffer Truxton Price from Battle Mountain, Nev., says, "The ThermaCELL effectively repelled bugs and mosquitos. I had a problem with the holster, the clip broke. They could make the holster clip out of a stronger plastic or metal. I would recommend this product."
Flextone Game Calls
Flextone teamed up with Michael Waddell to develop an all in one call that straps conveniently to your wrist for minimal movement and hands-free operation. The Buck Crusher has 3 different ports, which allows the hunter to create buck grunts, snort wheezes and estrus bleats to draw in that buck of a lifetime. The Buck Crusher was designed to allow a bow hunter to call at full draw and is loud enough to be heard from long distances when gun hunting.
JAKES Country Pro Staffer Shania Short from New Brighton, Pa., says, "I liked that it was hands-free and easy to use, even at full draw. The strap was too loose and the call would spin when it was on my wrist. They could fix the Velcro, so it could easily tighten to youth wrists. I know my friends would like it, because they would not have to switch calls."
Interested in becoming a JAKES Country Pro Staff member? We are looking for outdoor oriented youths willing to put the latest outdoor gear to the test. You tell us what you thing about the gear, send us a written evaluation and video for our Facebook page, and you get to keep the gear! Plus, you may qualify for more gear prizes as an active Pro Staff member. To apply for a Pro Staff position, go to our online application.
