New Hunting Gear Roundup: Optics, Clothes & Packs

H&B Tech Hot List: Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Gear Packs & Origin USA Hunting Clothes

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New Optics

SIG Sauer ZULU10 HDX 15x56 Binocular

First on the list of our hunting gear roundup is the SIG Sauer ZULU10 HDX 15x56 Binocular. Step up your glassing game with the new ZULU10 HDX binoculars that combine high-definition and high-transmittance glass lenses for ultra-high image resolution and optimal light transmission. With the help of SIG’s proprietary LensArmor, LenShield, and SpectraCoat technologies, the image generated through the Abbe Koenig prism is crazy sharp from dawn to dusk. The metal chassis and updated rubberized armor provide durability while maintaining steady in-hand comfort.

To further improve in-hand comfort and adjustability, the locking diopter ring and main focus dial have been updated to sleek anodized aluminum with a textured rubber over-mold. Featuring three-position adjustability and an updated detent system, the ZULU10 HDX eye cups are designed to maintain their position throughout frequent movement in and out of bino harnesses. MSRP: $1,700.

Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W

Drop pins and get techy with it! This new rangefinder seamlessly connects to the dummy-proof Leupold Control App, allowing you to adjust its settings, customize display options, and take accurate ranges—all with a few quick taps on your mobile phone. Thanks to its GPS technology, through the Long Range mode you can now easily drop pins on a variety of digital mapping systems from over three miles away. MSRP: $700.

Swarovski STC 17-40x56 Compact Spotting Scope

Who wants to lug a gigantic spotting scope up a mountain? That’s right, no one does. Swarovski Optik’s new STC line of compact spotting scopes features an innovative half-shell design that means it can be used with or without a tripod and it cuts weight to 34.6 ounces. Available in green or orange armor, the STC comes in at just 11.2 inches! Featuring 17-40x magnification, the STC spotting scopes are compatible with Swarovski’s Variable Phone Adapter and AR-S adapter ring for X spotting scopes as well as their window mount. MSRP: $2,569.

Stone Glacier Gear Sentinel Bino Harness

Most hunters today can be considered gear junkies, and for good reason—there’s so much tech that can help them increase their chances at success. For storing binos, we’ve been using Stone Glacier’s Sentinel Bino Harness. The feature-rich harness (MSRP: $139) is stable, versatile, comfortable, and is designed to be modular.

Stone Glacier Gear Sentinel Rangefinder Pocket & Side Pocket

Two other Sentinel accessories worth adding include the Rangefinder Pocket (MSRP: $39) which sports Stone Glacier’s patented OptikFit technology and the Side Pocket (MSRP: $39), which is perfect for storing phones, GPS units, ammo, releases, and the like.

Origin USA Hunting Clothes

Few clothing companies today can boast they're “Made in America” like the Farmington, Maine-based folks at Origin USA, whose promise is, “We live what we make. We build what we believe in.” At Origin, they exhaust all avenues to ensure their materials, fibers, and components are sourced in America. If a component is made on American soil, they use it. If it can’t be sourced domestically, they invest in the equipment and skills to make it themselves. Without further ado, we’d like to share three of Jocko Willink’s favorite (non-Gi) Origin products worth adding to your fall collection this year.

Origin USA Nano Wool Ninja Hoodie

The Nano Wool Ninja Hoodie (MSRP: $124) available in Raptor Woodland and Highland camo patterns. The moisture-wicking base layer is of double-knit, active-seam construction, and sports a comfortable smooth face and micro craters to capture heat, decrease friction and let your body breathe and regulate temperature.

Origin USA RTX Brrr° Hoodie

Next up is a new high-performance, temperature-regulating training top called the RTX Brrr° Hoodie (MSRP: $79). The Brrr° delivers a Triple Chill Effect to immediately cool with embedded temp-regulating minerals, wick moisture away from the skin, and dry rapidly for all-day hunting comfort. Available in Raptor Woodland (shown) and Highland.

Origin USA Stealth Wool Hooded Jacket

Last but definitely not least on our roundup of new hunting gear is the Stealth Wool Hooded Jacket (MSRP: $224). With a heavyweight, bonded-wool blend (50% Repreve polyester/50% wool) exterior and fine-micron, super-soft American Merino-wool reverse face, this hunting jacket regulates body temperature by managing moisture to the max. Origin recommends using this as your “Bravo” (mid) layer, but it is also designed to function as a first line of defense against the elements.