One can argue a lot about the ethics of hunting and the justification of this activity. But the indisputable fact is that there are hunters in every city. And because many people need to know how and what you can give them for a birthday or New Year.
Suitable Gifts
Sleeping bag
Speaking about the best gift to a hunter (both a young guy and an experienced earner, whitened with gray hair), one cannot ignore sleeping bags. They are much more effective than any blankets protect from the cold. The classic design of the bag "blanket" looks like a rectangle. A clasp is sewn around its perimeter. This sleeping bag is designed only for relatively simple conditions of summer, the beginning of autumn.
The design of the "cocoon" is different insulated hood, at the feet it is narrower than at the waist. This product is recommended for the most difficult outings in the winter forests and for hiking in the mountains. Sleeping bags "cocoons" are also relatively compact. This is very important for hunting enthusiasts who have to carry a lot of cargo.
To keep the heat as high as possible, it is necessary to give preference to sleeping bags, filled with bird down.
But for wet areas much better fit bags with synthetic fillers. You can eliminate errors if you consider the thermal conditions for which the sleeping bag is designed. At the same time, temperature indices are distinguished for being in a tent or in the open air. If not enough attention is paid to it, if the hunting bag is chosen only in appearance, it can create many problems.
Winter bags are usually filled with bird down, and if synthetic materials are used for them, then it should be laid out in 3 layers.
When selecting sleeping bags for the off-season, there are much more problems than with purely summer or purely winter samples. Suitable products can be found only in the range of the largest firms. The focus when choosing will have to pay air temperature. The fact is that the temperature drop to critical values during this period is very frequent. And if the bag is not warm enough, there may be serious health consequences.
It is not necessary to choose bags with a synthetic winterizer. If only because it is frankly cheap material, such a purchase will reasonably be perceived as disrespect for the hunter. In addition, the life of a sleeping bag on a sintepon does not exceed 2 years. And with a very dense package in a backpack, the insulation will wear out a lot. As for the outer coating, it is better that it was not from nylon, but from membrane materials. Additional criteria for selecting a quality product will be:
- fastening hood (less risk of unauthorized opening of the bag);
- dark color (it is less soiled, warmer, contributes to accelerated drying);
- high-quality seams;
- durability and reliability of lightning.
Tent
Hunter, who has a sleeping bag, you can safely donate a tent. After all, these are complementary accessories for hunting. When there is both at once, access to the forest or the nature immediately becomes more comfortable and safer. An essential requirement is the density and mechanical strength of the “field house”. A good tent, unlike clothing, is made not from natural, but from synthetic threads. The higher the density of the fibers, the better the finished product.
Experts are consistently advised to check this parameter on the accompanying passport, not being satisfied with the words of the sellers. Equally important is the special impregnation.Even single hunters will be happy if they have a double, rather than a single tent. Then it will be more convenient to fold various accessories, loot and supplies. Other things being equal, tents with high resistance to water show themselves very well.
They are comfortable, even when it is raining outside, there is a thick fog. It is important and additional equipment stove. Even in the summer months it is cold in the wild at night. And already with a light frost, an unheated tent becomes a real torment. The best options are those where the hearth is included, because then the design is initially consistent.
If you can not save, feel free to buy the most expensive stoves. They can even cook food, regardless of the weather behind the walls. It is worth paying attention to the mass of the structure. The smaller it is, the more pleasant it is to use. But of course, to reasonable limits - after all, the people themselves and all the things they need should be placed in the tent freely.
Backpack
Picking up a gift to a friend who is keen on hunting, it is useful to pay attention to backpacks. No matter how important the tents and bedding are, the main equipment and the main part of the booty are worn behind the shoulders. And because a man is always indifferent:
- what is the capacity of the backpack;
- what is its strength;
- how many offices there;
- whether the design is resistant to water.
But if you can still choose a tent, a rug or a sleeping bag in absentia, then the backpack is chosen only with the people who will use it. Like a shoe or a hat, a backpack should be carefully tried on and checked to see if everything is comfortable, if there is no discomfort. A tiny inconvenience in the first few minutes can take many hours a day, especially a multi-day chase hunt into a true nightmare.
Only rare online purchases are successful. As for the volume, most hunters believe that 25-35 liters is enough for a one-day outing. If there are no special requirements to the product, it is possible to limit hiking army bag. Such equipment is used even by some experienced people. True, they caution that on a long hike or under heavy loads, discomfort may arise.
A hunting backpack differs from a tourist one, by the way, in its minimal noise. Any sound can frighten away animals. It is recommended to check how loudly the filled backpack is removed and put on, whether it is noisy when walking. As for wear resistance, the best version, made by the method of weaving.
The final choice can be made on reviews on independent sites.
Thermos
When a person loves to hunt, it means the desire to leave civilization for a while. But it is not necessary to give up all its benefits. If you can warm up in the tent and in the parking lot with the help of fires, stoves, then thermoses help during the hike. It is recommended to choose models with extended neck. Such products will allow you to prepare hot food in the morning and eat it in the evening in a warm form.
Thermos with a glass bulb for hunters is not suitable. Much better metal construction. As with the selection of other accessories, it is recommended to read the reviews. It is necessary to check whether the cap will not independently unscrew from the bulb. Of course, you should give preference to products of well-known companies.
Lamp
A man who is keen on hunting is very important to have a camping lantern. Often, such products are mounted on the barrel of the gun to free their hands. And this is the case when targeting reviews is hardly reasonable. It is better to consult with the gifted - they know exactly what they need. In any case, it is necessary to consider the compliance of the flashlight and specific models of the gun.
The rational length of a field luminaire is 0.145-0.15 m. The diameter is not more than 1 inch. Maximum weight 0.3 kg (otherwise the balance of shooting will deteriorate). Of course, strength is also important. The best products are made of aluminum, do not pass water, are switched on and off easily.
What to consider when choosing?
It is not so important whether a hunting present is given for a birthday, New Year or February 23. The main rule is the same as in other cases - the presented ones should experience the joy of the present. Choosing a surprise for a husband or one intended for a father, one can casually ask questions and find out the individual requirements of the birthday man. If the gift is made to friends, acquaintances, colleagues or distant relatives, the choice becomes much more complicated.
For the boss, you can also give specific hunting gifts. But it is better to abandon the "cool" things. Only close and well-known shooters it makes sense to give something with humor. In order not to be mistaken in the selection of a surprise for poorly familiar people, you need to devote some time to become familiar with the topic of hunting in a particular area.
You should not choose elite gifts, if the return gift of the same level will be expensive for a person. This immediately embarrasses both sides. Immediately worth telling about what to give is definitely not worth it. This weapon - all hunters buy it for themselves (even if they are interested in the opinions of other people). It is foolish to give souvenir, decorative weapons - the only exception is those people who are specifically interested in them.
It is not necessary to give and consumables (ammunition, gunpowder, canned food, flares). It is not recommended to give money. But to pay for your own license or purchase special literature is very correct.
Speaking about the original gift for an anniversary or on another occasion, it is worth pointing out - in the first place personal tastes. Thus, sets of glasses and glasses are hardly suitable for people who do not drink alcohol, even if they are decorated with thematic drawings. Moreover, almost any person will have every right to be offended when receiving such a present. In the absence of fantasy, “win-win” options will come to the rescue:
- satellite navigator;
- walkie talkie;
- waterproof tablet for documents;
- aluminum or plastic flask;
- miniature kettle;
- hiking boots;
- Swiss knife;
- camouflage coat;
- binoculars;
- night-vision device;
- shockproof waterproof cell phone.
How to hand?
Not so important - it was decided to give hunting souvenirs or more "weighty" things. Much depends on the filing. Any hunter is pleased when a gift is discovered unexpectedly. For example, appears on the table on the scheduled day.
If it is decided to openly congratulate, it is better to think about the words that will accompany the gift.
Small items are presented in decorative packages. They are sold in gift shops, and even in bookstores. Considering the severity and seriousness of most hunters, it is necessary to abandon the rally or think it over very carefully. If you plan to joint trip to a restaurant, cafe, romantic dinner at home - donation can be combined with these events. Originally present the gift will help:
- cake box;
- sports bag;
- another, non-thematic gift (next to or with it, inside which is the main thing).
About what to give to the hunter, see the following video.