MeatEater Crew Picks for Season Opener Sale

"I wear the ultralight baselayers almost year-round because it's so versatile. They're comfortable during the warm early season, and are easy to layer once it gets cold."

"I've been using the MeatCrafter for a few years now to process game meat. The blade has a good balance between flexibility and durability, making the job quick and precise."

"I’ve used the new FHF Rifle Sling for a couple years now, and love it. With a simple buckle connecting the rifle sling to my pack, the days of constantly lifting my rifle back onto my shoulder are behind me."

"I’m a big t-shirt and hoody guy. Whether headed into the office, working around the shop, or ringing steel at the range, these are my go-to everyday pieces."

"I loved the original Uncompahgre Puffy Jacket, but somehow I like this one even better. It's super warm and insanely comfortable, but what I like most is how packable it is. When I'm on a solo backcountry hunt, I need everything to be as light and stowable as possible. This jacket actually fits in its own pocket for easy storage in my pack and quick access when I need it."

"These are the calls I use every day while hunting elk during the rut. The unleashed tube is loud enough to resonate through the mountains, pulling bugles out of the tightest-lipped bulls. The EZ SUK’R is a great sounding cow call—its use is effortless. And with the 3 pack of signature diaphragms, I always have the right diaphragm for the situation, durable enough to get me through an extended hunt."

"The corrugate foundry pant is tough, and the ¾-length thigh vents make it comfortable in a wide temperature range. If you’re crawling in on your prey, you’ll be loving the removable knee pads."

"The FOB bino harness is fully enclosed for ultimate protection of your glass, but it can be locked open for quick access to your binos when you’re in the red zone. The ability to accessorize the FOB allows me to make it exactly how I want it."

"The Obsidian Pant is one of my favorite options for saddle hunting whitetails, as well as my upland hunts. It's comfortable, durable, and just an all-around excellent choice for so many different types of hunts, as well as scouting trips. I can layer underneath it when I'm waiting on a whitetail to come by, or I can use them as a stand-alone option for hiking behind my retrievers when we're searching for ruffs or roosters."

"The Wick Hoody is one of my go-to pieces for early season whitetail hunting, and when I'm out west chasing elk. It weighs next to nothing but provides warmth when I need it. It's such a versatile piece that it belongs in just about every hunter's collection."