Hunting with high-tech gadgets is all about finding the perfect balance. Welcome and embrace technology that increase the success of your hunt while still allowing yourself to escape into nature and participate in one of the truest expressions of human nature. Here are four of the best high-tech hunting gadgets you need for your next adventure.
Rangefinders
Understanding how rangefinders work, allow you to better use them in the field. Most laser rangefinders work using the same basic science. First, the rangefinder emits laser beams which bounce off distant objects. Then, the rangefinder’s high-speed clock measures how fast the beam was travelling and the distance traveled. High-end rangefinders, like the Vortex Ranger, provide angle-compensated range information, anti-reflective lens coating allowing for brighter views and a durable rubber armor which provides a secure, non-slip grip that will withstand all of nature’s elements.
Scent Elimination Devices
Eliminating your scent while hunting is crucial to a successful hunt. Game animals, especially deer, have highly developed senses of smell that they use as their primary defense mechanism. This means your scent could easily expose you to your potential catch. Scent elimination devices take advantage of ozone’s unstable molecular structure to bond with your scent molecules and transform them, making your scent indistinguishable to big game animals. Devices such as the Ozonics HR-200 Scent Elimination Device have high Ozone output that emits odor-destroying ozone, silent on/off operation and built-in green utility lights that allow you to use your device without altering nearby game.
Mosquito Repellers
Mosquito repelling technology, such as the Thermacell, efficiently and successfully repel various biting insects including mosquitoes and black flies in order to protect you while you’re hunting. The gadget uses a butane cartridge to heat up a small mat soaked in mosquito repellent which slowly releases into the air as it continues to heat up. Most repellers usually create a 15 x 15 foot ozone of protection for your comfort from bugs and are portable to take on your hunting, camping or hiking adventure. Each butane cartridge lasts approximately 12 hours and, with no open flames, your repeller is safe to use in forests and around children.
Wind Detector
A hand held wind detector, like the Firefly or Caldwell Wind Wizard II, uses advanced technology to determine wind direction with the push of a button. The Firefly reads wind direction in three seconds via the LED screen by taking 512 readings per second. After it’s first sample, it will take a second sample in an additional five seconds making it capable of reading even the slightest air movements undetectable to human senses.
Camera Equipment
Filming your hunt allows your family, friends and even yourself to relive your adventure over and over again. Depending on your level of interest for photography and your budget, investing in several different tech accessories, like a camcorder, DSLR or action camera, will capture your hunt from all the perfect angles. A camcorder with a remote and a camera arm, like the Muddy Outfitter, will allow you to self-film your hunt while you primarily focus on the task at hand. A DSLR will most likely serve as your main camera, and the Canon 80D is a great option for photography and videography that provides you an all around reliable camera. An action camera is a great option for capturing every second and detail of your hunt, providing the viewer with a first person point-of-view that tells your story from the beginning to the end. One of the best action cameras on the market, the GoPro Hero5, has various options for accessories providing flexible angles that help you find your unique video style.
