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October 11, 2024 •Connor Merritt
Youth hunting days are a great time to get the kids outdoors, but with how fast these suckers grow you may need to double check your gear list. iSportsman has you covered with our last-minute checklist for youth and apprentice hunts.
Your favorite little hunting buddy is going to want to look and dress just like you. And if you’re short on hand-me-downs, we found the perfect camo top-and-bottoms combo.
This casual hoodie is a great top layer for early season excursions where the weather won’t be too harsh in most regions — and he or she can wear it to school and around the house after the big trip. An easy buy at $39.99, and customers recommend sizing up for repeat wear. Get yours here in time for the weekend.
Kings Camo made these classic pants in kid size but kept the adult features they’ll need and want. With reinforced seat and convenient cargo pockets and rear pockets your young marksmen can carry all his own gear securely while maintaining a full range of movement. At $39.99 these pants round out the full camo set on our list, and customers suggest sizing up for this purchase as well. Pick up your pair of Kings Camo pants here.
Over top of all that camo, or in lieu of it, your pint-sized partner is going to need to wear blaze orange just like the rest of us. If your old hat and vest are too big on the little guy check out these alternatives.
Carhartt delivered the same reliable quality of beanie as they do with their adult sized toques, available in blaze orange and a convenient one-size-fits-all size for only $12.47. Snag your Carhartt beanie by following this link.
You can’t go wrong with a safety vest, and the Salzmann safety vest comes with a reinforced zipper and durable fabric for younglings who may be interested in wearing it on multiple occasions (you know how kids are.) For $11.90 you can pick up the Salzmann safety vest here.
From the same company that made our Best Waders Under $100 list, we offer you the same quality constructed duck waders in a smaller size. Rugged boot construction helps alleviate the concern over slips and falls, and the armor weld, double-stitched with high-heat sealed arms and exclusive Water Intrusion Resistance (WIR) helps keep out dirt and water so you can keep enjoying the day. Pick up yours by following this link.
The experiences that your child will remember most about youth hunting excursions are the ones that they share with you, mimicking your behavior and idolizing who is very likely their role model. You don’t need to buy them their own pair of binoculars, but for $8.99 it will make them feel special if they can glass alongside you. Check out these compact binos for their very first hunting trip.