DANVILLE – More than 100 million Americans hunt each year, so it's no wonder new gear comes out often. Trending U.S. has put together a list of the top 10 new items you should take on your next hunting trip.
Many of the items below can be bought online or at a local hunting store, such as Mohican Hardware and Outdoors in Danville.
1. Paracord Hunter's Bracelet
This bracelet allows a hunter to wear several tools on their wrist so they are prepared for every situation, Trending U.S. said. The bracelet functions as a compass, emergency knife and a steel and magnesium fire starter. It can also be unraveled for several feet of paracord, which can come in handy as well.
2. Ozonics HR-300 Electronic Scent Eliminator
This item will eliminate your scent to keep game from smelling you approaching.
3. Outdoor Edge Field Butchering Kit
This is razor-sharp knife can "process any large animal," Trending U.S. said.
4. LifeStraw Water Filter
These purifying tablets allow you to drink from natural water reserves while hunting, removing 99.9% of bacteria and protozoa in water.
5. Thermacell Mosquito Repellent
Extremely effective and has no odor when used.
6. Surplus Ammo Cans
Handy to store handguns, ammo, tools, medical supplies, food, etc.
7. FoxPro Fire Eye Scan Light
This smart light comes with a four-color LED.
8. Coleman Deluxe PerfectFlow Propane Lantern
This lantern is compact and safe, with over seven hours' worth of power.
9. The Outdoors Way Electric Hand Warmer
Battery-operated and charged from a USB to give your hands hours of heat.
10. Solar-powered Cellphone Charger
This solar-powered cell phone charger is perfect to take on hunts because you won't have to find power to keep your phone charged.
