I LOVE THIS HAT. . . As with all hunters, I’m always looking for new, innovative ideas for hunting gear. At the National Wild Turkey Convention held in Nashville, Tennessee, this past February, I had the opportunity to try on the Quik Camo hat and face net created by a company called Game Face Gear. The owners of the company, Doug Niedrich and Warren Nichols, demonstrated the convenient and advantageous use of their product. By the end of the show, they had sold out of the hats and had orders for more to ship out to convinced customers.
I finally got to put my new gear to the test during the Missouri spring turkey season. I will tell you, I’m extremely satisfied with the featured designs, material and usability of this hat. When the need arises to conceal your face in a hurry, this is the one to rely on.
The Quik Camo hat is constructed with a built-in facemask. The material of the facemask wicks moisture, is breathable and quick drying. It drops down easily right in place where you need it each and every time, unlike the traditional facemasks that you have to tug around on to get in the position you need so you can see through the eye holes.
With this product concept, you can move around in the woods with the facemask tucked underneath the hat so you’re not catching it on limbs and brush. For a quick cover-up, simply tip the hat up off your head, the net drops down in place, and you are set to go.
The company also designed a hat for bow hunters, allowing the bill to be turned around, out of the way of your bowstring, and the net coming down on the opposite side.
The Quik Camo hat is an extremely well-thought out design. It has a Scent Bandit anti-microbial sweatband. The face net also has small holes for the earpiece of your glasses or sunglasses to fit through, which have been stitched around so the material doesn’t fray. The portion covering the ears is designed with a netting material so as to not block any sound for the hunter.
This is a great product that should be a part of every hunter’s gear. Check it out at www.quikcamo.com.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I took this photograph one evening while on my daily five-mile walk. There's so much going on around me, it doesn't even feel like I've walked that far (well, maybe by the end of the trek). I can truly say I know what they mean by it's the "journey." Not only are the sunsets incredible at that time of day, but the evening sounds are very blissful. Some people use their iPOD or some form of music to listen to while walking or jogging, which I can understand it helps to pass the time, and some just really enjoy listening to music. I too love music, but the hum of the night sounds takes me to a whole different realm. It's so soothing and relaxing hearing the frogs, katydids, cicadas and the birds. The whole scenario makes me feel very blessed to live in a country where I'm free to enjoy all these elements surrounding me. I soak up the sights and sounds, so it's not just physical exercise, it's mental, emotional and spiritual.
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