SCOUTING GEAR

When I head out on a summertime scouting mission, these gear items significantly boost my chances of success. HUNTSTAND PRO: A superb digital mapping app that’s so much more, HuntStand Pro gives you access to public/private land boundaries, updated monthly satellite imagery, public hunting land maps, 3D mapping and unlimited offline maps. LEUPOLD OPTICS: My go-to big-game optics package consists of Leupold’s BX-5 Santiam HD binocular, SX-5 Santiam HD spotter and Alpine’s CF-425 Tripod Kit. With this trio, I know I’m toting a lightweight, tough-as-nails glassing system that promises excellent clarity and low-light ability. ALPS MOUNTAINEERING WEEKENDER: This stadium chair makes glassing comfortable while boosting stability. Weighing a mere 21 ounces, I tote this lightweight chair everywhere. The half-inch closed-cell foam construction provides an excellent barrier from the ground, and the 16 1/2-inch…