Hunting Gear
Colthing Companies:
Note: All companies shown produce products at varying price ranges and quality ranges. What you should get is purely your decision based on your preference or budget.
Hunting Level Key:
:Experienced Hunters
:Intermediate Hunters
:New Hunters
“SITKA Gear uses advanced design, technology and fabrics to create hunting gear systems that enhance the experience of the hunter. Explore SITKA today” (SITAK GEAR).
• Expensive but great quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Pursuit" which categorizes hunting gear based on what you are planning to hunt.
• Has camos designed for hunting certain animals such as deer, elk, turkey, waterfowl, etc.
• Has other clothing for everyday wear as well as additional fishing apparel.
• Would recommend SITKA Gear for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. Would not recommend it for new hunters.
KUIU:
“KUIU is obsessed with engineering the world's most innovative performance hunting gear. Our founder, Jason Hairston, had a vision for hunting gear that pushed the boundaries of performance, ultralight weight, and technology development. KUIU lives that vision every day with our customers and employees” (KUIU).
• Expensive but great quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Hunt “ which categorizes hunting gear based on what you are planning to hunt.
• Has other casual clothing for everyday wear.
• Would recommend KUIU for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. Would not recommend it for new hunters.
“IF OUR NAME IS ON IT, IT'S COVERED. We’re not into loopholes or fine print, so our Unlimited Lifetime Warranty is simple: Anything with the Badlands name or our famous red bull skull will be the absolute finest garment or piece of gear you have ever owned, period. If, at the time you purchase one of our products, it does not exceed your expectations, we’ll refund or exchange it. If it breaks, we’ll fix or replace it. For life. Badlands can offer a warranty like this because nobody builds gear the way we do. Every pack, piece of apparel and accessory is made to perform, year after year, so you can shop, buy, and most importantly, hunt with complete confidence. Badlands always has your back“ (Badlands Gear).
• Expensive but great quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Hunt “ which categorizes hunting gear based on what you are planning to hunt.
• Has a “Shop by Weather“ which categorizes hunting gear based on what weather you are going to hunt in.
• Lifetime warranty on purchased gear.
• Would recommend Badlands Gear for any level of hunter due to good quality and good prices with great warranty.
“High-Performance Camo — Explore the XKG Layering System—lightweight, warm, and engineered for the hunt. Shop high-performance hunting apparel built for all seasons and every pursuit. Shop King's Camo“ (Kings Camo).
• Lower price but still good quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Season” which categorizes gear based on which season you are going to hunt in.
• Has a “Shop by Layer Type“ which categorizes gear based on the type of clothing layer in the product.
• Has other casual clothing for everyday wear.
•Would highly recommend Kings Camo for new hunters due to lower prices and good quality.
“Kryptek provides combat proven features and designs in ultra-high-performance technical and tactical outdoor adventure apparel. Kryptek products are continuously tested and proven in austere combat environments and extreme hunting conditions. Constant improvement and feedback is implemented into future designs with the end-goal of providing our products to outdoor adventurers who demand the utmost in quality and overall performance in their gear“ (Kryptek).
• Middle price ranges but good quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Season“ which categorizes gear based on season you plan to hunt in.
• Has a “Shop by Hunt “ which categorizes hunting gear based on what you are planning to hunt.
• Camos are designed for maximum concealment.
• Would recommend Kryptek for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. New hunters can buy if they are not worried about spending money and have a larger budget.
“When you can’t tell where nature ends and TrueTimber® camo begins, that’s how you know it’s the world’s best-selling camo. Unparalleled realism gives TrueTimber®—and the hunters who wear it—a serious advantage in the field“ (TrueTimber).
• Lower price but still good quality.
• Has a wide variety of hunting gear with a range of different camo options.
• Has a “Shop by Hunt “ which categorizes hunting gear based on what you are planning to hunt.
• Has a “Shop by Layer Type“ which categorizes gear based on the type of clothing layer in the product.
• Has other clothing for everyday wear as well as additional fishing apparel.
• Would recommend TrueTimber for new hunters due to low prices and good quality.
Firearms & Archery
Note: All companies shown produce products at varying price ranges and quality ranges. What you should get is purely your decision based on your preference or budget.
Hunting Level Key:
:Experienced Hunters
:Intermediate Hunters
:New Hunters
“Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across the Ruger, Marlin and Glenfield brands. For over 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.”
• Good price and great quality.
• Has a large variety of rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and pistols.
• Has a ton of different models with various calibers for each model.
• Would recommend Ruger to any hunter due to its reliability, price, and quality.
“From its inception, Mathews was built on three core values: Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. Those principles are more than business buzzwords; they’ve guided this company’s culture, its products, and Matt’s leadership for more than three decades. Innovation is an ethos that guides everything from our product design to the stories we tell. At Mathews we strive to build products that elevate the status quo and inspire people to dream big. Integrity serves as the backbone of how we treat everyone from our customers to our independent retailers, and even each other internally. As Matt has always said – “People first, business second”.”
• Expensive but great quality.
• Has a smaller selection of bow
• Has a “Bow Builder” section where you can make your own custom bow. Make a 3D image of your custom bow.
• Bows don’t come with accessories.
• Would recommend Mathews Archery for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. Would not recommend it for new hunters.
Vortex Optics:
“The Hamilton family founded Vortex® to change how business is done by putting customers at the center of everything we do. Hunters, shooters, and lovers of the outdoors, Team Vortex® comes from all walks of life, but we share one thing in common: We’re obsessed with ensuring you have an experience you’ll never forget.”
• Expensive but great quality .
• Produces firearm sights, binoculars, tripods, rangefinders, and spotting scopes.
• Vortex products are extreamly reliable and are very helpful during the hunt.
• Would recommend Vortex products for every hunter.
“At Diamond Archery, cutting-edge innovations are in our blood and in everything we do. We challenge ourselves daily to provide innovations that no other bow manufacturer on the planet can accomplish. We consider it business as usual in developing new technologies, materials, and innovations in ease of use, adjustability, and versatility. We apply these to all products, designing for every age, experience level, or intended use.”
• Low prices and slightly higher prices but overall good quality.
• Has bows categorized by being for adults, kids, or everyone.
• Bows usually already come with accessories.
• Would highly recommend Diamond Archery for new hunters due to lower prices and good quality.
“Precision meets muscle and guts, the same combination that defines the world’s best bowhunters. For more than 30 years, Black Gold has earned its reputation by building the bow sights trusted when success depends on a single, well-placed arrow. In 2025, we proudly extend that legacy with the addition of Ripcord rests and TightSpot quivers to the Black Gold family. Every product is built to our legendary standards for accuracy, easy tuning, and bulletproof toughness. There are no weak links, no compromises, only gear engineered to perform when it matters. Precision has always been in our blood, but our mission has never changed, put big game on the ground with confidence. Now, with the most advanced and robust axle-to-axle shooting system on the planet, we deliver a complete accessory lineup guaranteed for life and built right here in the U.S.A. and Canada.”
• Expensive but better quality.
• Has a variety of sights, guivers, and rests.
• Would recommend Black Gold Accessories for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. New hunters can buy if they are not worried about spending money and have a larger budget.
“But we're not just a bunch of lab geeks, either. We're shooters. Hunters. Competitors. We know what makes or breaks a firearm's performance out there in the real world. And throughout the years, we've spent time listening to the best competitive shooters, sharing campfires with hunters and guides, and comparing notes with gun writers. That collaboration, that hands-on experience, has fueled the development of features and processes unlike any ever seen in gun manufacturing.”
• Good price and great quality.
• Has a large variety of rifles, shotguns, and pistols.
• Categorized by what you plan to hunt, it is great for people who don’t know what caliber to use.
• Would recommend Savage Arms to any hunter due to its reliability, price, and quality.
Note About Ammunition:
When choosing your ammunition for your firearm there is not a certain brand that will outperform other brands. The main things that you want to consider when purchasing ammunition online or in person are what type of ammo you buy. If you are planning to go to the shooting range to either practice or sight in your scope you should buy full metal jacket rounds. This is because they are cheaper and will perform the same as hunting rounds do. Hunting rounds consist of many different types of ammo such as hollow points, soft points, bonded bullets, polymer tips, etc. These rounds expand on impact making them more effective for hunting but also more expensive. So to save some money use full metal jacket rounds at the shooting range but not for hunting. Another important thing is when you sight in your rifle, make sure the full metal jackets are close to if not the same grain as your hunting rounds in order to grant you the best accuracy.
Here are some ammunition brands to browse when looking for ammunition.
• Winchester Ammunition •Hornad •Federal Premium •Nosler
“The same principles and philosophies that the Hoyt Archery Company were founded on in 1931 flow stronger than ever through the company today. Hoyt’s nearly nine decades of industry-leading products and long-term stability is a testament to the commitment, dedication and passion of its employees. And as we look to the future, we’ll remain 100% committed to building the most innovative and technically advanced equipment for the most serious archers and bowhunters across the globe. We know who you are because we are one of you. Get Serious. Get Hoyt.”
• Expensive but great quality.
• Has a large selection of compound bows and even some recurve bows.
• Has a “Bow Builder” section where you can make your own custom bow. Make a 3D image of your custom bow.
• Bows don’t come with accessories.
• Would recommend Hoyt Archery for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. Would not recommend it for new hunters.
“At Bear Archery, we strive to create bows that give you the best shooting experience across the archery industry while still maintaining Mr. Bear’s mission and vision to make archery affordable to everyone.”
• Lower prices but good quality.
• Has a variety of products ranging from compound bows, recurve bows, and even crossbows.
•Bows usually already come with accessories.
• Would recommend Bear Archery for new hunters due to low prices and good quality.
“FUEL THE HUNT”
• Lower price but still good quality.
• Has a small variety of sights, guivers, rests, and stabilizers.
• Would recommend Octane Archery for new hunters who want to try out hunting but don’t want to spend a ton of money on bow accessories.
“A world leader in delivering innovative products, Winchester is The American Legend, a brand built on integrity, hard work, and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Our legacy in servicing hunters and shooters, law enforcement and U.S. warfighters runs deep, with decades of support at the highest levels including delivering technologically advanced products. From our research and development efforts to our manufacturing processes, we understand the value of product quality and performance.”
• Good price and great quality.
• Has a large variety of rifles and shotguns.
• Would recommend Winchester to any hunter due to its reliability, price, and quality.
“Our Mission is to provide the most advanced archery products and customer service, developed on customer-driven innovation. Bowtech bows are made in America, by passionate employees who take pride in every step of the build process…all to build the most advanced archery products, with the quality and service you would expect. It is our highest priority that we support customers with the best customer service in not just the archery industry, but any industry. An in-house customer service team is on hand to handle any questions or concerns that may arise, with service 2nd to none.”
• Expensive but really good quality.
• Has a large selection of compound bows.
• Has a “Bow Builder” section where you can make your own custom bow.
• Bows don’t come with accessories.
• Would recommend Bowtech Archery for seasoned hunters and people who already have hunting experience. New hunters can buy if they are not worried about spending money and have a larger budget.
“Each one of our products is intelligently designed for deadly accuracy and lighter weight to give you a distinct advantage. We believe smart, hunt-inspired reasons should be at the foundation of our product’s existence. Anything less is a waste of your time... and ours. You have enough to worry about on a hunt, you gear shouldn’t be one of them. Our tools give you the comfort of knowing you’re using the best bowhunting gear made when the time for release finally comes.”
•Trophy Ridge wide price range, producing both expensive and good quality products.
• Has bow sights, stabilizers, rests, quivers and arrows, parts, releases, and gear.
• Would recommend Trophy Ridge for every hunter at every level.
Note About Broadheads:
In archery you have 2 main arrowhead types, your standard arrowheads called field tips and broadheads. A field tip is used when shooting on targets and sighting in your bow. Broadheads are the arrow heads used for hunting. You don’t use broadheads when sighting in your bow because they are expensive and wear down much quicker than field tips. This is because they have razor sharp blades and are pretty wide, ranging usually from 1-2 inches.This maximizes the impact area and makes sure of a quick takedown. There are two main types of broadheads, fixed blade and mechanical. Fixed blade broadheads are exactly how they sound, their blades are in a fixed position and never move. Mechanical on the other hand starts off with its blades retracted but then they expand upon impact. A few tips about broadheads and field tips are that when purchasing broadheads you want to make sure that the broadheads are the same grain as the field tips. The grain is the weight of the arrowhead and if your bow is sighted in for a 100 grain field tip and you get a 120 grain broadhead you will miss your shots. The last tip that I have is that when you purchase broadheads, before you go hunting, you should shoot one of them on a target to see if it is accurate. Better to find out on a target than an animal.