The Best Hunting Gear And Apparel in 2024

Best Rain Gear For Hunting

There is nothing worse than being cold and wet while hunting, especially when you are sitting in a tree stand trying to outlast the weather in hopes of catching a mature buck on his feet. In this article our staff of experts share their top picks for warm, dry and quiet rain gear.

Kuiu vs Sitka: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing The Best Clothes

Our staff of hunters compare Kuiu and Sitka Gear clothing and outerwear to determine which company produces the best hunting clothes for the money. They also take an in-depth look at the top selling garments from both companies to find out what makes them so good.

Best Base Layer For Hunting

The key to spending long hours in the outdoors is comfort, and being comfortable starts with choosing a high quality, moisture wicking base layer. Base layers can be worn alone, under a mid layer or under an outer layer, depending on conditions

Our staff of expert hunters weigh in with their top picks for the best base layer for each condition that you are hunting in.

Check out their findings by clicking below!

Top Picks For Hunting Pants

Our staff of experts weigh in with their top picks for hunting pants in all of the different circumstances. You will learn about the best wool hunting pants, best for cold weather, best early season pants, best waterproof pants, best women's pants, best for big guys and more.

Best Hunting Bibs For Cold Weather With Reviews

Our team of avid hunters share their top picks of the Best Bibs that they wear each season with REAL REVIEWS by REAL HUNTERS! These bibs will keep you warm and dry so that you can spend more time hunting.

Best Hunting Clothing Brands

Our team of experts share their opinion on the top hunting clothing brands on the market today. These are the same exact brands that we use day in and day out. They use all of the best materials and camo patterns. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations. Get what you pay for by using these brands on your hunts.

Best Material For Hunting Clothes

Our team of experts share their opinion on the top materials used today for hunting apparel. They take an in depth look at merino wool, synthetic materials, Gor-Tex and some of the hybrid materials that we are starting to see in the hunting apparel market.

Best Hunting Boots

Our staff of expert hunters share their top picks for the hunting boots complete with REAL REVIEWS written by REAL HUNTERS. They take an in-depth look at boots for every season and situation so that you can have the knowledge and information to make an educated decision on the right boots for you.

Best Rubber Hunting Boots

Rubber hunting boots are ideal for keeping your feet warm and dry. They are also great for concealing your human scent. Our team of hunters share their top picks for the best rubber hunting boots complete with REAL REVIEWS written by REAL HUNTERS.

Best Lightweight Hunting Boots

Sometimes you are looking for a lightweight hunting boot. Our staff of experts share their top picks for the best lightweight hunting boots in many different categories. Best for the money, best waterproof, best upland, best for elk hunting and more, complete with REAL REVIEWS from hunters that actually use these boots season after season.

Warmest Hunting Boots

There is nothing worse than hunting with cold feet! Our team of experts weigh in with their top picks for warmest hunting boots, complete with REAL REVIEWS written by REAL HUNTERS that actually use these boots in cold weather every hunting season.

Best Muck Boots For Hunting

Our readers asked so we delivered. Here is our roundup of the best muck boots for hunting complete with REAL REVIEWS written by hunters that actually use these boots and explain what they like and dislike about them.

Best Socks For Hunting with Reviews - The Ultimate Guide

Are you tired of cold feet when hunting? Well you've come to the right place! We have reviews of all the top hunting socks written by real hunters, not some computer geek looking to sell you socks.

12 Best Heated Socks For Hunting with Reviews - The Ultimate Guide

Nobody likes cold feet! Today we are going to share our top picks for the best heated socks for hunting to keep your feet warm and toasty when you are in the field chasing the game of your choice.

Best Crossbows On The Market

Our staff of expert hunters share their top picks for best crossbow after testing and rating crossbows based on speed, weight, balance and handling, accuracy, ease of cocking and uncocking, noise and price.

Check out their findings by clicking below!

Fastest Crossbows In The World

It was just a short time ago when a crossbow capable of shooting 400 feet per second was mind blowing, but now the fastest crossbow shoots at a blistering 500 feet per second and more.

Don’t believe it?

Read on and we will introduce you to multiple crossbows that are capable of shooting in excess of 500 fps.

Best Headlamps For Hunting

Our staff of expert hunters weigh in with their top picks for headlamps to get you to and from your deer stand safely. These are also the lights that we use to blood trail a deer after the shot. There are many choices out there, some good, some not so good. Check out this article and find the right one for you.

Best Deer Decoys

Deer Decoys have been growing in popularity over the years for one simple reason. They work! Our team of expert share their top picks for best deer decoy complete with tips on how to set up for success and the best time to use deer decoys.

Best Deer Feeder

We consider deer feeders to be essential hunting gear in states where they are allowed. Our staff of experts share their top picks for gravity deer feeders, tripod deer feeders, hanging deer feeders, ground deer feeders and automatic feeders. Learn how to keep the deer on your property healthy with proper nutrition and condition them to use the area at times that are beneficial for hunting.

Best Recurve Bow – Our Top Picks With Reviews and Buying Guide

Inside you'll find reviews by our in-house experts for fifteen categories of the best-in-class recurve bows. From the best bow package to the best competition shooting recurve, we cover the categories that new and experienced traditional archers are most concerned with. Balancing value, functionality, and quality.

The Best Beginner Compound Bow with Reviews and Buying Guide

If you are looking for the best beginner compound bow, you've come to the right place. We are a team of real hunters and archery instructors that actually use these bows and know which ones are the best for getting started in the sport.

Best Bow Release For Accuracy and Hunting

Our team of expert hunters and archery instructors have rated and reviewed the 10 best archery releases available to help you to decide which is best for you. 

12 Best Bow Sight Reviews Complete With Buying Guide

Our team of real hunters and archery instructors rate and review 12 different bow sights on a number of criteria so that you can find the best bow sight for your situation.

The Best Bow Case (Hard and Soft) Reviews and Buying Guide

A compound bow or recurve  bow is a substantial investment and you should protect that investment by buying the best bow case that you can afford. Our team of bow hunters and archery enthusiasts have reviewed 13 different bow cases and will show you the best hard cases, best soft cases, best for airline travel, best for compound bow, best for recurve bow and more.

14 Best Bow Quivers with Reviews And Buying Guide

Choosing the best bow quiver for you can be easier said than done. There are multiple different types, not to mention all the different features you have to consider.

13 Best Archery Targets with Reviews and Complete Buying Guide

There are so many archery targets on the market and finding the best archery target can leave you scratching your head, but we've got you covered.

Best Broadheads For Deer (Fixed Blade & Mechanical) With Reviews

At Deer Hunting Guide, we have decades of collective bowhunting experience that's given us some insight into what makes the best broadhead for deer. With that knowledge, we've compiled a list of our favorites along with what we consider when picking them out.

10 Best Arrows For Hunting (Carbon-Compound Bow-Recurve)

Our team of expert hunters weigh in with their top picks for the best arrows available today. They look at deer hunting arrows, carbon arrows, arrows for a compound bow, arrows for a recurve and of course the best arrows for the money.

Best Arrow Rest Reviews

Our team of experts shares their best arrow rest reviews so that you can decide which is best for you. They look at multiple categories, like best for hunting, compound bows, recurves, best for the money and more. The complete buying guide will help you learn everything you need to know about arrow rests. 

Best Tree Stand For Hunting – Reviews And Buying Guide

Are you looking for the best tree stand? You’ve come to the right place! We have all of the top tree stands rated and reviewed so that you can decide which is the best for you.

Best Ladder Stand With Reviews and Buying Guide

Are you looking for the best ladder stand? We have taken a deep dive into a variety of the best ladder stands on the market to find which ones offer the best experience for a range of hunters.

Best 2 Man Ladder Stand with Reviews From the Experts

Are you looking to take a kid, or maybe your wife or a hunting partner with you? We have our top picks for the best 2 man ladder stand rated and reviewed.

Best Hang On Tree Stand – Reviews And Buying Guide

The best hang on tree stand may offer an aerial advantage and an improved line of sight, but if you choose the wrong one, you're in for an uncomfortable experience. From seat comfort and design to platform size, there are plenty of factors to consider.

10 Best Climbing Sticks for Tree Stands and Saddle Hunting

Are you looking for the best climbing sticks to quickly and safely access your tree stand or tree saddle? We have tested 10 sets of the top climbing sticks and found the Lone Wolf Climbing sticks to be the best climbing sticks for tree stand and saddle hunting.

Best Climbing Tree Stand – Reviews And Buying Guide

We hunt hundreds of hours every year out of climbing tree stands and we have tested every climbing tree stand on the market for comfort, reliability, ease of use, size, weight, portability and other factors in order to help you find the best climbing tree stand for your situation.

Best Safety Harness for Your Tree Stand

Are you looking for the best tree stand safety harness? Well you've come to the right place! We have all of the best tree stand harnesses rated and reviewed by real hunters!

Our Top 9 Picks For Best Tree Stand Umbrella for Keeping You Dry

Here at DeerHuntingGuide.net we spend a significant amount of time hunting in tree stands during bad weather and it can be miserable if you are not prepared. We have spent countless hours testing umbrellas and will share our top picks for the best tree stand umbrella, so that you can remain dry and comfortable on your hunt.

Best Ground Blind For Hunting

Are you looking for the best ground blind for hunting? Well, you have come to the right place! We are real hunters that actually use all of these ground blinds and rate and review them on a number of important factors so that you have the knowledge to decide what is the best ground blind for you.

Best Hunting Chairs (Swivel-Tripod-Folding) With Reviews and buying Guide

Preparing for your hunting trip before the season starts boosts your odds of bagging the deer, elk, or any other game you want. Part of preparing involves finding the best chair for your blind or hunting situation.

Best Deer Attractant – 16 Bait Options To Lure In A Buck Of A Lifetime

As a kid, I was mesmerized by the sight of big buck after big buck coming out to feed on those apples. While apples are still a good deer attractant, there are much better and easier to use deer attractants available today.

12 Best Meat Grinders for Processing Game With Reviews and Buying Guide

Hunters who enjoy venison should own a meat grinder to make grinding deer meat easy and convenient. With high-powered, electric grinders and high end manual models, grinding deer meat is easier than ever.

Best Deer Hunting Knife with Reviews - The Ultimate Guide

Are you looking for the best deer hunting knife Well you've come to the right place! We have reviews of all of the top deer hunting knives as well as where you can find the best prices.

Best Boning Knife For Deer

A good boning knife is invaluable when you are butchering deer or other game animals. Today our staff will weigh in on what is the best boning knife for deer processing, both in the field and in the kitchen.

Best Hunting Knife Sharpener Reviews and Buying Guide

A sharp hunting knife is essential to every outdoorsman and keeping your knife sharp has never been easier. Let's take a look at the sharpeners available today and find the best sharpener for your hunting knives.

Best Binoculars For Hunting with Reviews and Buying Guide

As an avid hunter, I have spent the past few years rigorously testing binoculars so that I could provide you with in depth reviews of the best binoculars for your hunting situation. I will show you our editor’s picks as well as complete reviews, by real hunters, of the best binoculars available today.

Best Binocular Harness with Reviews

A good binocular harness will keep your optics tight to your chest and out of the way, yet still easily accessible and at your fingertips. Our team of experts weigh in on their top picks for best binocular harness for hunting, bow hunting, birding and more.

Best Hunting Binoculars Under $200

A search for the best binoculars under $200 used to turn up some pretty lousy optics, but thanks to recent advances in technology, you can now get a really decent pair of hunting binoculars in that price range.

Best Hunting Binoculars Under $100

If you did a google search for the best binoculars for hunting under $100, you undoubtedly found articles that were clearly not written by hunters, but by marketers trying to sell you binoculars. I have tested and reviewed all of the binos in this article. Here is what I found

Best Rangefinder Binoculars 

Our team of experts takes an in-depth look at the best rangefinder binoculars with REAL REVIEWS written by REAL HUNTERS! Don't be fooled by non hunters!

12 Best Rangefinders For Bow Hunting

As a bowhunter, you need to know the exact distance to your target in order to make a killing shot. The only way to know the exact yardage is with a rangefinder. Check out our top picks and reviews

Best Crossbow Scope (Low Light-Rangefinder-Budget)

Technology has come a long way in crossbow scopes. Our team of experts puts 10 of the top crossbow scopes to the test in all kinds of conditions and all hunting scenarios to weed out the junk and find the best available today.

Best Crossbow Under $500

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get into crossbow hunting. Our staff of experts weigh in on their top picks that won't break the bank.

AGM G2 Guardian Smartphone Review

Our staff of experts tests and rates this super rugged, waterproof and drop proof smartphone with a thermal imaging camera and a night vision camera. Read on to see if this smartphone lives up to the hype.

Stealth Vision Binoculars Review

Find out why these binoculars developed by Dr. John McCall JR. using optometric technology have become our go-to hunting binoculars at DeerHuntingGuide.net. They use ground breaking technology to develop the clearest and brightest binoculars we have ever used.

Burris Droptine Binoculars Review

 I have used the Burris Droptine 10X42 binoculars during the bowhunting season and I was impressed by the quality, given the lower price point.

Carson 3D Binoculars Review

In this Carson 3D Binoculars Review we will take an in depth look at this high definition series and see why they are being compared to much higher priced binoculars, like Vortex Vipers.

Nikon Prostaff Binoculars Review

In this Nikon Prostaff Binoculars Review we will take an in depth look at the Prostaff 7s model from Nikon and see why they were named an editor's choice for the best binoculars under $200.

Bushnell Trophy Binoculars Review

In this Bushnell Trophy Binoculars Review we will take a look at this inexpensive binocular to see if it offers the features and durability that you are looking for in a set of binoculars under $200.

Vortex Crossfire HD Binoculars Review

In this Vortex Crossfire HD Binoculars Review we will take an in depth look at these high quality Vortex optics and see why they were named an editor's choice for the best binoculars under $200.

Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Binoculars Review

In this Leupold BX-4 Binoculars Review we will take an in depth look at these high quality optics so that you can determine if they are the right binoculars for your situation.

Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars Review 

In this Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars Review we will take an in depth look at these high quality German optics and see why they were named an editor's choice for the best binoculars under $500.

Celestron Nature DX Binoculars Review

I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when I began this Celestron Nature DX Binoculars Review, but after using them and putting them through the rigors of daily hunting, I am impressed!

Bushnell Powerview Binoculars Review

My first pair of binoculars that I ever owned was a pair of Bushnells back in 1983, so I have had a soft spot for Bushnell optics, which is why I was thrilled to get the assignment for this Bushnell Powerview Binoculars Review.

Barska Blackhawk Binoculars review

In this Barska Blackhawk Binoculars review we take an in depth look at these optics to see why the are an Editor's Choice in the inexpensive hunting binoculars category.

Nikon Aculon Binoculars Review

In this Nikon Aculon Binoculars Review we will take a look at these cost effective optics and determine if they are right for you. Nikon is known for delivering high quality optics and the Aculon series is designed to compete in the lower end market of hunting binoculars under $100. 

Nikon Monarch 5 Binoculars Review 

In this Nikon Monarch 5 Binoculars Review I will share with you my findings as I put these optics through a multitude of tests in different hunting situations to see how they stand up to their competitors.

Vortex Diamondback Binoculars Review

In this Vortex Diamondback Binoculars Review we are going to show you why this little brother of the Vortex Viper may be the Best Binoculars for you. Just one look at Vortex Diamondback will tell you that this is a serious pair of binoculars for serious outdoorsmen.

Nikon Monarch 7 binoculars review

First let me say that conducting the research and tests for this Nikon Monarch 7 binoculars review was truly a pleasure. I have always been a fan of the Nikon Monarch Series, so I was very excited to review the Monarch 7 when I saw that Nikon has introduced it as the "Greatest Monarch Ever".

Vortex Viper Binoculars Review

In this Vortex Viper Binoculars Review we will help you discover why the Vortex Viper HD Roof Prism Binoculars have all the binocular experts raving about their quality. Vortex makes excellent binoculars at reasonable prices, and if you have some leeway in your binoculars budget, you really should take a look at the Vortex Viper HD Binoculars.

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars Review

I've been a fan of Bushnell binoculars ever since I bought my first pair as a teenager more than 40 years ago, so I was excited when I got the opportunity to write this Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars Review. This particular model wowed all experts and generally outshone all its competitors. 

Bushnell H2O Binoculars Review

We first became aware of the Bushnell H20 Binoculars when we were doing research for our guide to the Best Binoculars for hunting. We reached out to our readers and asked "What are the best binoculars under $100?".

Buck 110 Review – The Reliable Folding Hunter

For this Buck 110 review we are going to take an in depth look and the knife that propelled the Buck Knives company to the top of the best knife manufacturers in the world. The Buck 110 is a knife that you can hand down for generations.

Buck Knives 0691BKG Zipper Review

The Buck Knives 0691BKG Zipper knife comes from a long line of top deer hunting knives that are Made in the USA in the infamous Buck Knives tradition. The 0691BKG Zipper is a fixed blade hunting knife with a gut hook blade that opens up deer like a zipper, hence the name.

Havalon Piranta Review

The Havalon Piranta is part of a new, popular family of high quality deer hunting knives that have a replaceable, razor sharp blade. With the Havalon Piranta, a surgically sharp blade is always seconds away!

Outdoor Edge Razor Pro Review

The Outdoor Edge Razor Pro is part of a family of high quality deer hunting knives that have a replaceable, razor sharp blade. With the Razor Pro, you will never have to deal with a dull blade again!

Tac Force TF-469 Review – The Gentlemen’s Knife

The TF-469 is our top choice for the best cheap deer hunting knife. Please understand that this knife is not a high grade piece of cutlery like you are used to with our other reviews. This knife is extremely inexpensive, but good enough to last a couple of seasons of deer hunting.

Nose Jammer reviews 

I think you'll agree with me when I say that beating a deer's nose is no easy task. In today's post we are going to share with you Nose Jammer reviews from our staff and also from our readers.