Hunting accessories: New products, tests, experience reports

New for 2020: The Swiss company B&T is a world-renowned manufacturer of suppressors, specializing in the production of silencers for law enforcement and the military. For some years now, B&T has also offered especially adapted models for the hunting sector in its catalog. Now, with the new StarLite, it offers an especially compact hunting suppressor

The sound suppressor specialist Hausken from the far north now offers its popular Jakt JD 224 MK2 model in a “lite” version with reduced size and lower weight: the Hausken Jakt JD 224 Lite XTRM Mk2. Thanks to an ingenious design, however, its sound dampening performance should be just as high as that of its bigger brother. We took a closer look at this suppressor and …

For hunting in hilly and mountainous areas, Zamberlan recommends a flexible and resistant boot with a practical and reliable lacing system - the BOA Fit System - that we at all4hunters have already started to test in the field. The nubuck leather upper with camouflage blend is soft and resistant and the external Hydrobloc treatment guarantees waterproofing. Thanks to their characteristics, these …

The Crispi Highland Pro are highly technological boots for hunting in wetlands. With a water-repellent leather and cordura upper, they are designed to offer full comfort and maximum water resistance, featuring a BOA millimetric closing system, shock-absorbing midsole and Vibram sole. The new CCF shock absorbing system ensures maximum stability and support.

The Sequoia model is a hunting boot manufactured by Zamberlan and dedicated to those who hunt in the mountains and on the most demanding terrain during the winter season. It guarantees ruggedness, protection and full comfort both when walking and standing.

Among the many models available from Crispi, the Highland Mid boot is specifically designed for hunting in the most inaccessible and humid environments.  It is in fact designed to achieve maximum impermeability, featuring a thermo-sealed protective gaiter with a double layer waterproof lining and an upper in water-repellent leather and Cordura for superior comfort.

Comfortable and rugged boots designed to safely face hard hiking and hunting days from hills to  mountains: the Zamberlan Storm GTX boots are perfectly suited to those who walk long distances on uneven and rocky terrain.  Breathability and waterproofness are among their best qualities. We tested them - watch our video.

IWA 2019 / New from Fox Knives. Among many new products, the Italian Company also introduced a series of very light fixed blade hunting knives.  Design by Jesper Voxnaes, the American master knifemaker, they are cheap – but not done on the cheap.

IWA 2019 / New from Crispi: Addict shoes. A complete line of leisure and outdoor footwear for men and women, designed and built using the same technical features as used in Crispi’s technical hunting footwear.

IWA 2019 / New from Zamberlan: Saguaro and Wasatch boots. In Nuremberg Zamberlan introduces to hunters two boot models from the new collection dedicated to mountain and hill hunting. The Saguaro GTX RR is a medium-height hunting boot designed for driven hunts or stalking in woods, while the higher-riding Wasatch model is conceived to guarantee safety and comfort for mountain hunting. Top quality …

The HIT Show is the largest exhibition dedicated to hunting, sporting firerarms and personal defense in Italy. We have been there and we can tell you about some of the most interesting new products presented by Italian and international companies. Here are some highlights. 

For the coldest hunting days of the season, Forcetek offers a comfortable and ice-proof solution, a technical set consisting of Silvertek fabric shirt and underpants. Silvertek is a fabric made made from an extremely light and elastic fiber containing silver that regulates body temperature, guaranteeing maximum comfort even in extreme weather conditions.

On our first hunting trips we tested a product coming from Baschieri & Pellagri’s tradition and renewed research, the historic F2 Super Flash cartridge.

For a few days of typical alpine hunting we wore the Crispi Wasatch boots, a light yet sturdy model, designed specifically for rocky environments.

Featuring the "Fast Lock" internal lacing system, the Crispi Highland Mid hunting boot is suitable for use in all conditions and especially in rough and particularly humid environments.

A Forcetek technical outfit consisting of a Drytek fabric shirt and underpants allows the hunter to remain warm and dry even on the coldest days both when moving and hunting.