Most valuable hunting item under $100

[Dsnow9]

Hmmmm, must look into this. Not a big fan of slings but using Kufaru pack sling right now. Not perfect but maybe perfect doesn’t exist?

I have sg lower, kifaru upper, and still run a sling on the rifle…

 

[NAHMINT]

headlamp or single aa battery l.e.d. pocket flashlight.......

 

[crock239]

Solid choices here, ONx hard to argue against.

Beyond that I'll go with my meriwool 100% merino beanie for $22. Wear it all day hunting, out west or in a deer stand, then often wear it in my sleeping bag at night too.

https://www.amazon.com/MERIWOOL-Unisex-Merino-Wool-Beanie/dp/B09121G223?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

[Little Big Man MT Chris]

It’s gotta be ONX for me

 

[huntergirl_19]

baby wipes, hot hands and body warmers

 

[Bambistew]

You don't realize how much you appreciate a stove until you don't have one. And building a fire isn't really an option. My other piece of gear is 1/3 of a Zrest pad. It's a butt pad, goes under my sleep pad for protection, and has been used on almost every trip as a meat sling to help keep blood off my pack. A good head lamp is also in the mix

 

[FairWeather]

The little wind check bottle

 

[TOGIE]

Easily onx for me.

 

[Big Slick]

Dry socks.

 

[kansasdad]

Insulated stadium seat has not yet been mentioned. Ground sitting with back support and cushioning from wet/hard sitting surfaces. I’m sure I’m able to sit still better and if needed glass more comfortably.

And since it’s fairly cheap and I’m way under the $100 limit, I have to say that my shooting stick is inseparable from the cushioned seat. Seated in my ground chair with my shotgun, crossbow or rifle on my sticks, I can have my weapon on the sticks and shouldered with little movement required to be ready to shoot.

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Lots of good items. I'll add a compass. With gps in phone it has fallen out of favor, but I like to have one with me. Takes up minimal space.

 

[SAJ-99]

baby wipes, hot hands and body warmers

Stand hunting? I feel I would definitely need those if I was not hiking.

 

[Sawtooth]

Trekking poles have been a game changer for me. Especially when packing out an animal. Keeps me in the game even after knee surgery a couple years ago.

 

[MarvB]

In terms of shear convenience for me it’s prob my OnX subscription…and I don’t count in my phone cuz I’d have one whether I hunt or not.

 

[rtraverdavis]

Could be argued that this isn’t strictly a hunting item, but I cannot imagine hunting without a hat. I’m a bald guy, and my ball cap is honestly the first thing I thought of when I read the OP. I’d feel like my ding dong was hanging out without it.

 

[Nick87]

. I’d feel like my ding dong was hanging out without it.

Must be a hell of a hat.

 

[Rack Daniels]

Wet wipes are multi use. Come in handy for post kill cleanup.

You tried the little backpacking rags you just add water? They’re about the size of a piece of trident gum and you can spit on it and it’s a full size dinner towel! They are handy at about 0.99 a piece!!

 

[Khunter]

Havalon knife

 

[Werty]

Alaskan guide bino harness. On short hunts I don't take my backpack knife, lighter, licenses, spare ammo, game calls, range finder, binos, wind checker and pistol or bear spray.

 

[NAHMINT]

Trekking poles have been a game changer for me. Especially when packing out an animal. Keeps me in the game even after knee surgery a couple years ago.

Wife loves ''thrift-stores''. I tell her, We came to drop off Stuff!!!!
had me wondering around with her......Found a pair of '' carbon graphite'' ski pools for $3!!!!! had a set of little rubber ''boots'' with them......awsome things for those long hill hikes......
ya,I'm into the dang thrift stores now.