For 2024, we saw an uptick in the release of hunting packs and organization systems. But a few out-of-the- box items, also caught our attention (hello trekking poles that double as shooting sticks). The below nine items represent the best of the best hunting accessories for the year.
The Winners at a Glance
Argali Carbon X Trekking Poles
Benchmade Raghorn 15600-01 Knife
Monitor Mobile Edge Cellular Camera
The Reviews: The Best Hunting Accessories of 2024
Argali Carbon X Trekking Poles, QuickShot Adapter and X3 Trekking Pole
Dimensions: 15 oz, 25.5-55 in (collapse to max height)
Pros: Trekking poles can be used as a shooting stick in lieu of a tripod with adapters (available separately) Lightweight Rubber foot caps allow stealth
Cons: Although straightforward to install, the adapters take time to screw in.
All of the brand’s claims about these multifunctional trekking poles were fulfilled: they are strong, light, and compatible with functional hunting-ready adapters (separately sold). The QuickShot and X3 adapters were simple to install and did a good job of steadiing a rifle, camera, spotting scope, and rangefinder over rough terrain, so we were able to leave the tripod and shooting sticks at home thanks to the Carbon X. The performance of the poles was good on slick, steep canyonlands. The foam grips remained pleasant even after hours of use, and the SnapLock telescoping shafts remained stable during demanding climbs. Rubber foot covers helped us stay low to the ground and discreet when stalking near boulders. With these poles, you receive more than what you pay for.Best Hunting Accessories of 2024
Benchmade Raghorn 15600OR
Weight: 3.56 oz (knife weight), 1.06 oz (sheath weight)
Dimensions: 4 in (blade length), 8.9 in (total length)
Pros:
Lightweight big game hunting knife
Comfortable handle
Hi-vis orange blade
Since the Raghorn was designed to be used for field dressing even larger animals like elk, caribou, and moose, it proved to be very effective against the white-tailed deer on which we tested it. Despite being lightweight, the Raghorn feels sturdy enough to handle tasks like quartering and skinning huge game. The steel blade functions well in areas where a smaller, thinner blade would not be able to cut through cartilage, big muscles, or bone. Benchmade knives are renowned for maintaining their edge, and the Raghorn is no exception. We appreciate how easy it is to spot after the sun sets thanks to the high-visibility orange blade.
Moultrie Mobile Edge Cellular Trail Camera
Dimensions: 5.39 x 4.0 x 3.54 in
Pros:
Good photo and video quality day and night
Reliable reception
Built-in memory that is self-managing
Durable housing
App worked flawlessly
While not every big game hunter will require or desire a trail camera, the Edge addresses two common complaints from users: low reception and SD card formatting problems. Tester Kevin Paul intentionally placed the camera in an area with patchy cell service, and with the monthly subscription, cloud storage sent pictures and movies directly to his phone’s Moultrie Mobile app, which worked flawlessly. Day or night, the image quality (33MP photos and HD 720p video) was crisp, and the camera’s intelligent memory management eliminated the need to physically retrieve and change the entire SD card.
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