Hunting The Buck

Spuds and Duds
The highs and lows of 2009 by Bill Cope Every year ‘twixt Halloween and Thanksgiving, Boise Weekly editors and writers gather in the pow-wow room to determine which events and individuals will be designated either Spud or Dud for what has taken place during the previous 12 months. It is a solemn occasion, as we understand that the Spuds and especially the Duds might follow the awardees through …

NXT Generation 3D Deer Target for Kids $24.95 Help your young hunter hone his or her archery skills! Inflatable deer stands a full 48″ tall and sports a large hook ‘n’ loop target area. Manufacturer model #: NXT-TITD.

Deer Aging Reference Tool $34.99 How old is your trophy? It’s easy to find out! Designed by wildlife biologists to provide a quick, easy way to age harvested whitetails in the field, anywhere in North America. It offers authentic tooth molds from 8 different age classes (1-1/2 to 8-1/2 years of age); because tooth wear has been proven to follow steady patterns, matching your deer’s teeth to a specific mold gives an accurate picture of its age. To age your trophy, simply match the tooth wear pattern to the corresponding pattern on the tool. Includes carry ring, camo case, and detailed instructions.

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket – Men’s $88.95 The Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket sets a new standard for how warm, light and soft a fleece jacket can be. Made from Polartec? ThermalPro? Monkey Phur fleece the Monkey Man Jacket has an unbelievable warmth-to-weight ratio and the highly breathable fabric also minimizes your chances of overheating. The Monkey Man Jacket will take you inside, outside, climbing, skiing or wherever you might wander, the Monkey Man Jacket will quickly become your favorite fleece and quite possibly your only fleece. Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket Features: High warmth to weight ratio Soft Polartec? ThermalPro? Monkey Phur fabric TechnoStretch? zip chest pocket TechnoStretch? zip cuffs, wrist panel and waist Zip hand pockets Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket (2008) features: Updated with new softer Monkey Phur? High warmth to weight ratio Drawcord at neck PowerStretch? zip cuffs, wrist panel and waist PowerStretch? zip chest pocket Zip hand pockets Zip hand pockets Materials: Body: Polartec? ThermalPro? Monkey Phur (100% polyester) Panel: Polartec? Power Stretch? (88% polyester, 12% elastane) Materials (2008): Body: Monkey Phur (100% polyester) Weight: 514.0 g (1 lb, 2 oz)

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Zip-T – Men’s $88.95 The Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Zip-T is constructed from plush Monkey Phur for outstanding thermal efficiency and warmth-to-weight ratio. Perfect for climbing and all backcountry pursuits. Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Zip-T Features: High warmth to weight ratio PowerStretch? side panels Micro-Chamois? lined collar Laser cut pocket construction Thumb loops at cuffs Materials: Body: Polartec? ThermalPro? Monkey Phur (100% polyester)Panel: Polartec? Power Stretch? (88% polyester, 12% elastane)Weight: 430.0 g (15 oz)

Dakota® Hybrid Trinity Watch $104.88 With a sleek, durable design and advanced LED technology, the Dakota® Hybrid Trinity Watch stands out above all other timepieces.

Uniforce™ 2nd Skinz™ Spec-Ops General Duty Gloves $30.99 Specially designed with the military man in mind.

Bushnell® Legend Porro Prism Binoculars $178.99 The textured, easy to grip rubber-armored housing not only stands up to hard use but provides a firm grasp in fall and springs notoriously wet conditions.

Horny Toad Jamie Shirt- Women’s $24.95 The Horny Toad Jamie Shirt is designed as a man’s undershirt but in a fit and fabric that is all girl, the Horny Toad Jamie deserves top-drawer placement. Wear it open with a tank peaking out or snap it up a notch and wear it a la carte. Made in our Jitterbug waffle knit, a silky soft turn on an old favorite. Slightly scooped neck, deep mini-snap placket, flat-lock stitching and a semi-fitted cut that is strictly female! Available In: French Roast Dark Ivy Horny Toad Jamie Shirt Features: shoulders a bit wide for narrow frames nice long arm length “jitterbug is wicked comfy” flat-lock stitching Materials: Fabric: Jitterbug waffle knit

Pro Feet® Over-the-Calf Health Sock $4.99 Boot sock for the man who can’t wear dyed socks.

Nylon Running Shorts $9.99 Are your ratty old workout shorts leaving you a little overexposed? At this price, you can afford to stock up.

BLACKHAWK!® HydraStorm™ Antimicrobial Vector Reservoir $27.99 The latest in hydration technology. Designed for the HydraStorm™ Vector pack. Replace your old bladder with this system from HydraStorm™.

Woolrich® Hardwick Half-Zip Sweater $19.88 Ribbed collar and cuffs offer old school charm and comfort while on a weekend adventure at the lake or a weekday in the office.

CamelBak® Hydrolink™ Tube Kit $12.99 Change out your old delivery tube easily by snapping a replacement into the Hydrolink™ Exit Port on your reservoir.

Under Armour® ArmourFleece™ Performance Hood $49.99 Our Under Armour® ArmourFleece™ Performance Hood is so comfortable, you’ll never go back to wearing your old cotton sweatshirt again.

Super Hammock $18.99 This one-man super hammock can hold up to a ton. Ultra-portable and comfortable it won’t take up much space.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Sac 2009 $5.1 The Eagle Creek Pack it Sac is a gem that has a million and one uses. They are made of a spill-proof mesh material and designed to stand upright. Eagle Creek Pack-It Sac Features: Spill proof LinkSeal? mesh Pleated bottom stands upright Carry clip included table {font-size: 100%;}Size Fabric Dimensions X Small LinkSeal? Mesh Dimensions: 7.5 x3.5 SmallLinkSeal? Mesh Dimensions: 8 x 6 MediumLinkSeal? Mesh Dimensions: 10 x 8 LargeLinkSeal? MeshDimensions: 14 x 10

Thermarest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad $59.95 The Thermarest Trail Lite is the best combination of comfort and compactness.Thermarest Trail Lite Features: Light enough to pack on any adventure.Thinner than Trail Comfort? for smaller roll size.150D polyester stands the test of time.Weight Length Width Thickness Trail Lite Small 1 lb 5 oz 47″ 20″” 1.5″ Trail Lite Regular 2 lb 0 oz 72″ 20″ 1.5″ Trail Lite Long 2 lb 11 oz 77″ 25″ 1.5″

Kavu Shasta Jacket – Women’s $28.95 Kavu Shasta Jacket: KAVU’s Shasta fleece jacket stands up to snow flakes and cold wind with style. Kavu Shasta Jacket Features: Molded front zip with abrasion panel Internal facing to block wind 2 zip hand pockets Tonal accent stitching on front and back Materials: Glacier fleece – 100% polyester sherpa bonded to a velour polyester fleece on the inside, which is then combined with Force 10 Canvas on all the necessary abrasion points

Madshus Metis U – Women’s Combi Ski Boot $199.95 The “U” in the Madshus Metis U stands for universal, and it would be a challenge to find a women’s nordic boot that is as versatile. Great for the recreational racer who can only afford one boot for classic and skate disciplines, the Metis U is also an outstanding light touring boot. Madshus Metis U features: MemBrain? softshell upper for breathability and water resistance. Fiberglass reinforced last board provide long lasting torsional support. Women’s specific last. Supportive hinged ankle cuff has impressive lateral support while maintaining a soft forward flex. Compatible with NNN bindings. Confused about the sizing? Check out our Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart .

Madshus Hyper U Combi Ski Boot $199.95 The “U” in the Madshus Hyper U stands for universal, and it would be a challenge to find a nordic boot that is as versatile. Great for the recreational racer who can only afford one boot for classic and skate disciplines, the Hyper U is also an outstanding light touring boot. Madshus Metis U features: MemBrain? softshell upper for breathability and water resistance. Fiberglass reinforced last board provide long lasting torsional support. Forgiving last accomodates many foot shapes. Supportive hinged ankle cuff has impressive lateral support while maintaining a soft forward flex. Compatible with NNN bindings. Confused about the sizing? Check out our Shoe Sizing Comparison Chart .

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