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The Bike Hunting Essentials of 2016

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(Sitka)

Sitka Mountain Pants

Made from stretch polyester with a DWR treatment, these pants shrug off rain and brush. The cargo pockets swallow essentials, and the removable foam knee pads make crouching almost comfortable.

Price $189 

(Maven)

Maven B.2 Binoculars

With its direct-to-consumer strategy, Maven sells exceptional optics at afraction of the price of its competitors. Choose from three magnifications and customize the colors of lens rings and other pieces.

Price $1,000 

(Icebreaker)

IcebreakerTech Lite Long Sleeve Crewe Real Tree Shirt

This lightweight merino top repelled body odors even after wearing it fora week straight in the backcountry.

Price $100 

(Smith)

SmithFrontman Elite Sunglasses

Not only do these shades provide crisp optics and UV protection, but they’re also shatterproof, in case your rifle misfires.

Price $119 

(Leatherman)

Leatherman Charge Tti Multitool​

This is no boring ­cyclingmultitool. A saw, a wood file, multiple blades, full-size pliers, and a bit driver—to tweak your bike—all fit inside this small package.

Price $170 

(Leica)

Leica Rangemaster 1600-B range finder

Don’t guess the distance to your quarry. The cigarette-pack–size 1600-B judges up to 1,600 yards and provides data on slope angle and temperature.

Price $799 

(Garmin)

GarmineTrexTouch 35t

Two features make this the ultimate adventure GPS: the display is big, bright, and easy to use,and it takes AA batteries, so you can pop in new ones if the power runs dry.

Price $350 

(Kuiu)

KuiuIcon Pro 3200 Pack

With its molded-carbon skeleton, the Icon Pro is a lightweight powerhouse. We liked the modular suspension, which sandwiches cargo between the body and frame.

Price $425 
(Cogburn)

Cogburn Cb4 Bike

A fat bike, with its monster-truck capabilities, is the natural choice for hunting. Enter the Cogburn, with its camo finish. The Gear Carrier ($129) and rack are essential add-ons for safely carrying a bow (like the Bowtech Experience, shown).

Price $1,999 

(Bontrager)

BontragerJackalopeTLR Wheels

These tubeless-ready hoops knocked three pounds off the bike weight and let us run low tire pressures without risking a flat.

Price $1,000 

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