UA Tailgate Review THE UPLANDALMANAC STAFF
Revision Outdoor
http://www.revisionoutdoor.com
800-383-6049
The Caller – $279- Lenses meet military’s ANSI Z87.1
optical requirements - Patented OcuMax lens coating:
polarized; anti-fog; abrasion-, water-
and oil-resistant - Featherweight: 1.23 ounces
Applying the same design standards
to this new line of eyewear for hunters
as it does to its military models,
Revision has developed for sportsmen
sunglasses whose lenses meet the
same impact and ballistic requirements
demanded by the U.S. military. Revision
relied on a team of experienced hunters
for input and insights to produce three
designs: The Pursuer, The Caller and
The Seeker.
We asked to field test The Caller,
which aims to satisfy the needs of
hunters and anglers on inland waters.
Its “Base Curve 8” profile fits closer to
the eyes than the other models do, and
we felt it would provide more protection
from wayward tree branches. And
the wide temples not only block out
ambient light from the sides but also
seem to provide additional protection
against branches.
The single feature that will most
likely amaze you is the weight of the
glasses – next to nothing. Couple
that with lenses designed to prevent
eyestrain, and we’ve found the closest
thing to ideal eyewear for most days
afield.
The Caller offers a choice of three
different body and three different lens
colors. Every pair of Revisions also
includes its unique and comfortable“retention strap” and Pro Bag nylon
storage pouch, which traps air and
provides a cushion around the eyewear.
Revision eyewear can also be built with
prescription lenses.
Military-grade eye protection plus
negligible weight earn these glasses
serious consideration for everyday use
in upland coverts and fields.Garmin
http://www.garmin.com
913-397-8200
Pro 550 Plus Dog Tracking and
Training Collar – $649.99- 2-mile range
- 18 levels of
stimulation
including
tone and
vibration - Vintage-style
handheld
transmitter
with quick
and easy-
read screen - 2.5-second
update rate
During an Oklahoma quail hunt last
January, one 79-year-old hunter testing
the Garmin Pro 550 Plus said he liked
everything about it but really liked how
simple and easy it was to use. “At my
age, I like simple,” he said. He was
also happy with its accuracy, calling it
“amazing technology.”
The digital screen at the bottom
of the 550 Plus’s handheld transmitter
displays a large arrow showing the
direction in which the assigned dog is
moving, along with a distance reading.
A toggle switch allows tracking and
training of up to three dogs at a time,
with the screen changing as the toggle is
switched to each dog. Training options
include tone, vibration and 18 levels of
stimulation.
Locking training keys preventinadvertent button presses. The
handheld unit also controls a light on
the collar for low light situations. The
Pro 550 Plus handheld will also pair
with Garmin’s TT 15 and T 5 series of
collars.Irish Setter Boots
http://www.irishsetterboots.com
888-738-8370VaprTrek Boots
First available in 2014, the
VaprTrek line of hunting boots has
proven to be very popular with hunters
and hikers, says Irish Setter. The boots’
two main qualities have been extreme
light weight and a “go all day” comfort
fit. Recently, the Irish Setter design team
has updated the boots, making them
even lighter and able to deliver better
traction on rough terrain.
The boots come in a total of 11
styles for men and women. We field
tested two.Men’s 8-inch, non-insulated
- $159.99
- Waterproof
- Memory foam footbed
- Improved sole construction
What we wrote in 2014 about the
VaprTrek boots remains true today:
We feel the most important aspect
to consider when testing boots is found
in the answer to this simple question:
How do your feet feel after walking
around in these for six or more hours?
For the
Irish Setter
VaprTrek
hunting
boot, the
answer is
“Great!”
The boots
felt like