![]() ![]() a spare city-transit card, or enough change to catch the bus or train, just in caseĪnd don’t forget to keep your bike’s drivetrain clean and lubed properly this is important year-round, but especially so when the road is covered in rain, salt, sand, and grit.layered clothing, including breathable base layers, rather than bulky sweaters or coats.a packable towel or a pack of wipes, in case you arrive at your destination sweaty or mud-splattered.a full bike patch and flat kit, including a spare tube, tire levers, a hand pump, a patch kit, and a multi-tool.bike lights, especially in winter, when it gets darker earlier and dark-gray skies and precipitation make it hard for you to see.But we also note the core items that we think you should consider bringing along for a regular commute ride, regardless of whether or not it’s gross outside: Most of our picks below are specific to a few weather scenarios, namely rain, snow, and bitter cold. (And these days, more and more people may be venturing out in weather they never would’ve dreamed of riding in before!) Thanks to our experiences riding in many conditions through many cities, we’ve accumulated a few pieces of gear we think you should consider if (as we do) you like to show up on a bike when nobody expects it. USMC Polartec 100 Fleece Pullover, Coyote Brown Rated 5.00 out of 5 49.99 Select options Polartec Level 3 Polar Fleece Jacket, Military Gen III Rated 5.00 out of 5 11.99 54.99 Select options USGI Wool Cold Weather Glove Insert, Gray 4.99 Select options USGI Wool Cold Weather Glove Insert, Coyote Brown 4. See for yourself on the Active Hunter page.Some of us at Wirecutter like our bikes so much that we’ll ride them when it’s raining-or snowing, or sleeting, or freezing, or whatever the weather brings. We may be biased but we think… Hell yes, it is. Is this line the absolute perfect fit for those hunts that take place in the real world and not in the glossy magazine ad? Smart, well-designed, realistic gear for the active hunter. Zippered back pockets and silent cargo-pant closures keep your gear where you need it and not laying under a layer of pine needles somewhere. ![]() A hidden cell phone pocket inside the pocket keeps your lifeline to the world (and Wordle) handy and warm, to save that battery life. You have a reinforced pocket edge, keeping your knife where you want it and not wearing a hole in the seam. Water-resistant and reinforced knees and seat mean you can worry about the bull in the trees and not the rocks, rain or branches between you and him. A silicone band inside the waist keeps shirts safely tucked and stops those wind gaps from opening up. Welded seams make for a strong pant without all the weight of traditional stitching. Built-in kneepads take the pain out of those last few yards, and help make those sometimes-awkward shooting positions a wee bit more comfy.įour-way stretch material is super tough, yet flexible to help you get up and over any obstacle. We knew we needed to step up our game to make a pant worthy of being called Active Hunter.Ī durable, softshell pant, the Honir is built for those run-and-gun hunts when the bugles keep coming from “just over the next ridge” and the stalk is almost on. Nothing gets worked harder or builds up heat faster than pumping those getaway sticks up and down the hills. We’ve covered (literally) the upper half, now let’s go south of the equator to talk about those legs. Let’s meet the Active Hunter line, shall we? Odin Jacket Where we took it, impressed even our hardest-to-please partners. Quiet, comfortable, warm and moisture wicking are just where we started. ![]() Our new Active Hunter line is THE choice for those cool-weather hunts that require a little cardio. So, as we are prone to do here at Badlands, we did something about it. We either sweat puddles during the stalk in/hike up the incline, or we freeze while sitting and glassing or calling in game.įrankly, we got tired of it. Were specialists at speedy direct delivery, perfect for Farming, Mining, Fisheries & Recreational activities 194.40 SEAL FLEX RANGE 179.95 AQUA FLEX RANGE 179. Browse, Select & Purchase your Wet Weather Clothing with us. And when we’re hunting in cooler weather, we never seem to have the right clothing along. Welcome to, leading online retailer of Premium Quality Agricultural & Industrial Wet Weather Gear. ![]() And while Badlands packs are ergonomically designed to make a heavy load light, it’s still a load. We’re not scaling any frozen waterfalls, icicles hanging from our noses, in pursuit of that elusive albino, 38-point elk the locals call “The Dream Killer.”īut, we do often find ourselves huffing and puffing up a ridge to glass the valley. We know that hunting isn’t the way you see it in advertising. If that’s not an option, we’ll often just strap our hunting partners to our backs and do a few hundred wind sprints up the mountain and back. Out in the field you can find us toting logs up mountains, like Rocky in Rocky IV when he’s training to fight Drago. Now, if y’all are anything like us, you like to get your workout of the day in whenever and wherever you can. ![]()
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