Due North

It's not cold, it's brisk!

Fall has just arrived here in Northwest Arkansas, and the leaves are just starting to turn. It's getting a little bit colder to - so when you go out to the woods to admire the turning leaves or take a deer or turkey, you've got to dress for the occasion. These are some of our favorite items for fall and winter camping and hiking.

Leather Covered 8 oz. Flask

Made of genuine Italian cowhide leather over high quality stainless steel, this classic

Bluestone LED Flashlights

With a gray anodized aluminum case and high power LED technology that allows you to project the right amount of light in the pattern you need, these new-to-the-market flashlights are sure to be a big hit. Each has an adjustable light beam from spot to flood.

Brunton® Firestorm™ Stormproof™ Lighter

Brunton's Firestorm Stormproof lighter is a super lightweight, waterproof, refillable butane lighter. The adjustable high temperature will ignite the dampest fuel, and will burn in up to 80 MPH winds.

The Complete Sportsman's Encyclopedia

First published in 1913, this handbook is still the definitive read for the modern-day hunter, angler and camper.

Brunton® Striker Firestarter

Never worry about keeping matches dry again. Brunton's Striker is a handy, pocket-sized magnesium fire steel with a stainless steel striker and sturdy non-slip molded handle.

Zippo® Hand Warmer

Do you love wintertime outdoor activities but not the freezing fingers? Stay comfortably warm this winter with Zippo's® thin profile Hand Warmer - easy to carry and easy to use. Fits comfortably into pockets, gloves or your waistband without the bulk of other warmers.

Yaktrax™ Pro

During a bad ice storm a couple of years ago, I became aware of a product with a funny name which looked like a great idea. I ordered four pair, one for each of my two grandsons, my wife Goldie, and myself. (The grandsons weren't so concerned about falling, but you can bet Goldie and I were.) When the Yaktrax™ arrived I was so tired of being inside, it was a great joy just to be able to get out and walk our yard.

Brunton Classic Lensatic Compass

This basic compass is quick to learn, easy to use, and affordable, best of all it will get you there and back without any hassle.

Leather Map Case

Many of us remember the old fashioned map cases our father carried in the glove compartment. The first cases were leather and the later ones plastic. This leather case returns to the quality of years past.

Tracker "Twizzle"™ Stick

People have been using hiking sticks, or staffs, for thousands of years. The Tracker Twizzle Stick is much the same as your grandfather would have used. It is cut from a young sassafras sprout and carved to show both bark and the sassafras wood.

Maxpedition™ Jumbo Versipack

Maxpedition™ is well known for their hard-use nylon gear. Made to military specifications, the Versipack is designed to withstand extreme conditions and demanding environments.