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Gear of the week
Gear name: Throwdown
Company: Ameristep (https://www.everybodyshops.com/ameristep-throwdown-hunting-blind.html)
Gear type: Hunting blind
Throwdown
Product description: Concealment is key in so many hunting situations, whether it be chasing spring gobblers, calling in wily predators or sitting for white-tailed deer. But what if you’re a public land hunter, without the ability to set up a permanent blind? Portable varieties are the answer, as they let you move from spot to spot quickly and easily while still providing plenty of hiding power when you get where you’re going. And the Throwdown is a good one. Big enough to conceal two hunters, it can still be set up in less than 30 seconds. A hub design helps each panel keep its shape, while the built-in stakes make anchoring it securely to the ground fast and easy. It features non-shiny fabric with 3-D, leafy die cuts to give it a bit of extra realism.
Available options: This comes in a Realtree Xtra camo print. It’s 87 inches long and 29 inches high.
Suggested retail price: $39.99.
Notable: For as big as it is, this blind packs down rally small. In fact, it fits inside the pockets of most turkey hunting vests. An integrated strap keeps it closed in your pocket, too.
Tip of the week
Fall is coming, but it’s not here yet. First, we’ve almost assuredly got several weeks of potentially hot weather to get through. If you hike or backpack, that means you need to pay attention to hydration while on the trail. But that means more than just water. If you tend to sweat a lot, you also need to replace electrolytes like sodium and potassium. You can do so using supplements available as gels, powders and chews. The powers are especially easy to use, as you add them to your water, something that can mask the taste of less than stellar water and make it easy to keep track of your intake.
Recipe of the week
Omelets in a bag
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Ham or bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Onions, chopped
- Green peppers, chopped
- Re-sealable plastic sandwich bags
Directions
Here’s an old scouting breakfast standby that’s as good to east as it is funky to make. Kids really love them.
Crack open two eggs and put them in the bag. Add the other ingredients – cheese, peppers, onions, even mushrooms or chunky salsa if you prefer – and press out most of the air, then seal the bag.
Squeeze the bag in your hands, effectively scrambling the eggs. Drop the bag into boiling water and let the eggs go for roughly 12 minutes, or until the eggs are done.
Remove them from the water and carefully open the bag. The omelet should roll onto your plate ready to eat.
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