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World-renowned museum and aquarium honors hunters, anglers and conservationists, inspiring new generations of outdoor enthusiasts

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Located within the beautiful Ozark region of the central United States, Johnny Morris’ not-for-profit Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is the largest and most important conservation attraction to open in America in more than 100 years.  

Wonders of Wildlife is Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist Johnny Morris’ gift to sportsmen and women in America. This world-class educational venue is his way of repaying the blessings he has received from a life lived enjoying the outdoors. 

There is nothing like Wonders of Wildlife in the world! Johnny Morris’ passionate and unwavering focus to connect folks to the great outdoors reveals his commitment to future generations. Today, Wonders of Wildlife is a leading educational venue serving to pass on the conservation message to visitors of all ages.

Each visit proves to be an inspirational journey into the natural habitats of the world’s most incredible species. Guests are reminded of the amazing natural resources found across our nation’s landscape, the story of our nation’s conservation history, and the unwavering commitment by sportsmen and women – hunters and anglers.

SK Customs®, the Nation’s only series driven, limited edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is bringing the history of ancient Egypt alive through its launch of a brand-new series, the Gods of Egypt. Debuting with the Anubis, this limited-edition production of only 200 custom Smith & Wesson 1911 Engravers Seriesrepresents one of the world’s oldest civilizations.

Thousands of years ago, hungry jackals would dig up shallow desert graves in ancient Egypt. To the Egyptians, this was a fate worse than death itself. As the god of cemeteries, embalming and the protection of graves, Anubis played an important role in the journey to the afterlife. The jackal-headed deity resided over the care of the dead and loved ones of the Egyptians.

“The Anubis is nothing short of a work of art, depicting the fascinating history and culture of the ancient Egyptians,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. “We’re in the business of crafting one-of-a-kind collectibles accentuating historical events, influential leaders, rituals, cultures and more. The Anubis is the perfect gun to commence the Gods of Egypt series.”

The S&W 1911 is chambered in 45ACP. Each side of the firearm features Egyptian hieroglyphics working towards the muzzle. The right side illustrates Anubis engraved in 24k gold, while the left side depicts Anubis performing mummification of the deceased. The rear panels symbolize key Egyptian concepts, truth and justice, with a scale weighing a heart against a feather. The top of the slide is engraved with the hieroglyphic Ankh symbol, meaning “life.”

A Uniquely Custom 24k gold pyramid decorates the front sight, while the serrations are deeply etched with a lotus flower representing creation and rebirth. Each grip panel is designed to represent Anubis and the rich history of the ancient Egyptians.

Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dr. Robert “Doc” Engelmeier from Pittsburgh, Pa., created his own exposé. Documenting his excursions, including to Camp Perry, he goes into remarkable detail about being a competitor during that time period, the awards he accumulated and the friends he made along the way. The CMP will be posting the piece through a series on our online publication, The First Shot, featuring fascinating commentary and vintage photos for readers to enjoy.

This is the third installment of the series.

Travis Air Force Base 1989:

My duty assignment during the 1988 and 1989 seasons was at Travis AFB in Northern California. I was very fortunate there to have Colonel Stan Wellins as my commander. He was proud to have an Air Force National competitor in his unit and was very supportive of my efforts with the Team.

He graciously allowed me time off for major competitions. That enabled me to utilize TDY funds for transportation and lodging. Otherwise, I would have had to use my annual leave and personal funds to cover all my expenses.

Owning a gun is a right of passage for many people. They keep you safe and offer a way to relieve stress for people who spend time on the shooting range.

However, owning a good is a big responsibility. With gun deaths as high as they are, it’s on you not to contribute to increasing those numbers.

Before you decide to purchase a gun, you must understand gun safety and how to do it right. Read the guide below to learn how to stay safe with firearms.

Treat Guns As if They Are Loaded

Many people take it easy once they unload their guns. They point it at others because they feel safe. But doing this is a big mistake.

You never know what can go wrong when you point a gun at others. This leads to accidental firings and people getting hurt. Treat your gun as if it’s always loaded, and never point it at something you don’t want to shoot.

XS® Sights is pleased to now offer its popular Ghost Ring sight sets for Henry Big Boy Carbine lever-action rifles chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum.

The XS Ghost Ring sight sets are made of precision-machined steel and fully adjustable for windage and elevation.  Featuring a large ghost ring aperture and white stripe front sight, they are designed for easy installation on Henry Big Boy Carbines equipped with a compatible XS Lever Rail.  These rugged ghost ring sight sets deliver an enhanced field of view and white stripe front sight that is highly visible on targets in a wide array of lighting conditions, allowing for the fastest target acquisition possible with iron sights.

“We introduced the XS Lever Rail for Henry Big Boy Carbines chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum late last year and have been inundated with requests for compatible ghost ring sight sets,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “We are happy to now offer these to customers who want to take their Henry lever gun to the next level of performance when using iron sights.”

XS Ghost Ring sets are CNC-machined in Fort Worth, Texas and come with both a .230” ID and .191” ID aperture for fine tuning to various shooting environments.

Retail Price: $111.00

Remington Ammunitionis proud to announce that Team Remington’s Madison Sharpe won 1st place in the Seminole Cup Main Event Ladies Division during the 30th Anniversary of the Seminole Cup Sporting Clays Championship in Woodbine, Ga., March 1-5, 2023.

In addition to her Ladies Division HOA finish in the Main Event, Sharpe also took home 1st place honors in the 5-stand ladies division and runner-up in the FITASC ladies event.

“Madison’s performance at these clay target tournaments is nothing short of amazing,” said Mike Hampton, Team Remington Manager. “She has been a great addition to the team and continues to make great strides in proving why Big Green offers the best of the best in ammunition performance. We are proud of Madison and all of Team Remington’s accomplishments and dominating performances, and we look forward to seeing what the rest of the 2023 competition shooting circuit has to offer.”

The Seminole Cup began 30 years ago as a promotion for Seminole Gunworks at a small shooting club in Florida. The event is now hosted at Broadfield Plantation, Sea Island’s 5,800-acre Sporting Club and Lodge. Broadfield opens its door once a year for this premier sporting clays event. The Seminole Cup is also known as the Sea Island Sporting Classic.

Team Remington is comprised of an accomplished list of top shooters who continue to compete with the best in the world across trap, skeet and sporting clays competitions domestically and internationally. Utilizing Remington Premier STS Target Loads, Team Remington shooters continue to tally podium finishes and represent Big Green against the best shooters in the world.

With six hook & loop double-sided fabric pages, never lose or misplace a patch again.

Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is pleased to introduce the TT Patch Album. The stylish and functional album is designed to store and showcase patches collected by tactical operators, outdoor enthusiasts, and collectors alike.

“We are thrilled to offer our customers the TT Patch Album,” commented Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “It provides a convenient and organized way to store and display patches that represent their experiences and accomplishments.”

The TT Patch Album is a three-ring fabric-covered hard binder with elastic cord style closure featuring an embroidered Tasmanian Tiger logo on the front cover with a 10 x 4 hook & loop for a large patch. The inside cover has a 10.75 x 4 in. loop for a patch, three pen pockets, and a 7 x 5 in. clear pocket for additional storage. The interior includes six hook & loop double-sided fabric pages with three-ring grommets to securely attach patches. The album also features a two-inch covered spine with a top O-ring for hanging.

“Whether you’re a tactical operator, outdoor enthusiast, or collector, the TT Patch Album is a great way to showcase your collection and keep it organized,” added Lewis.

Since 1907, the National Rifle & Pistol Matches have been a staple event on the historic grounds of Camp Perry in Ohio. Attracting visitors from across the nation (and even across the world), the event has become a revered marksmanship tradition – so much so that many have made it an annual excursion that has spanned across their lifetimes.

Such is the case with Pat Smith, 69, of Tiffin, Ohio, who competed in his 50th National Trophy Individual (NTI) Rifle Match during the 2022 National Matches.

“It’s just something we do, so we keep doing it,” Pat said of the event.

The NTI is one of the most celebrated competitions of the National Matches. The overall competitor is awarded the Daniel Boone Trophy – a historic honor that dates back to 1904. With a course of fire of 200, 300 and 600 yards, the NTI joins some of the best marksmen and women in the country on the range with those who aspire to be, along with others who enter simply for the experience.

Pat lives less than an hour from Camp Perry, headquarters of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), which directs and hosts the National Matches. He first arrived in 1972 with members of the local Tiffin Gun Club who decided to fire in the NTI event.

The NWTF Arkansas State Chapter and its local chapters have a rich history of delivering the NWTF’s mission in the Natural State, and the 2023 Cleveland County JAKES Day was no exception.

With over 207 kids and an action-packed day of hands-on learning, the NWTF Cutter and Stutters Chapter considers the event one of the best it has ever had in the annual event’s 23 years. 

NWTF JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) Days engage youth in outdoor pursuits and instill lifelong traditions. The Cleveland County JAKES Day event included numerous learning stations where kids spoke with experts and engaged with the activities at each station, including hunter and shooting safety, shotgun shooting, taxidermy, animal identification, trapping, off-road vehicle education and more. NWTF volunteers are the driving force that brings together the different experts from the community to make such events successful.

“Our younger volunteers are bringing new, much-needed energy to our events that is infectious,” said Terry Thompson, former NWTF Arkansas State Chapter president and NWTF volunteer for 37 years. “This JAKES Day got not just the kids fired up, but the entire community; that is what it is all about.” 

Jimmy Edmond and John Varnell, NWTF Arkansas volunteers and Cleveland County JAKES Day coordinators, raised over $5,000 in donations prior to the event, allowing for meals at the free event and hosting a variety of giveaways for the kids, including 21 firearms.

Nomad’s Killin’ Time Turkey Vest is blazing the trail with innovative and purposeful features that provide turkey hunters with a convenient and result-driven system to maximize their chance at success throughout the season.

The Killin’ Time Turkey Vest will undoubtedly be on every turkey-hunting fanatic’s wish list this spring. Offering twenty-eight general and specialized pockets, the Killin’ Time Turkey Vest provides an unlimited amount of close-kept, quiet, and secure storage for a hunt. The keen eyesight of turkeys requires stealth to be successful in the turkey woods, and a lot of gear needs to stay close for easy access and less movement.  The storage pocket design offers tactical placement to provide hunters with effortless access to their gear. There are specialized pockets for a Thermacell® to help ward off warm weather insects, a specific external vertical long box call storage pocket with a chalk pouch and locator sleeve, and mesh storage pockets for four mouth calls. Additional storage in the rear of the vest supplies an adjustable game pouch and space for decoys and accessories, including a specific spot for decoy stakes.

The Killin’ Time Turkey Vest prepares hunters for any scenario the turkey woods have to offer. Some turkey hunts require a run-and-gun style setup to chase after the sounds of a Tom firing off a loud gobble back to a call at first light. On other days a hunter can tuck in on the edge of the field under a tree while the long beard comes in on a string. No matter the situation, the Killin’ Time Turkey Vest provides a convenient setup. The removable stadium seat with magnet attachments allows hunters to quickly remove or reattach their seat cushions when moving about on a hunt. In addition to the convenience, the seat is composed of high-density foam to give hunters comfort and support while they wait. The dual water bottle pockets enhance a hunter’s comfort in the woods, as their hydration won’t suffer during the chase. But that’s not all. Picking morel mushrooms is a favorite addition to many turkey hunts, and this vest provides a stow-away mesh sack just for the occasion.

The Nomad Killin’ Time Turkey Vest is an all-encompassing and versatile hunting tool available in two Mossy Oak® patterns — Bottomland® or Shadow Leaf®.  Both camo patterns have been proven effective and resulted in successful turkey hunts throughout the nation.

Nomad Killin’ Time Turkey Vest

Bear Forest Knives has been hard at work and is happy to announce the restocking of their ever-so-popular bushcraft knife, The Simple (1/16”). It doesn’t get much simpler than a 4-inch handle and a 4-inch long blade. This Simple bares the same size proportions as its two siblings, with an overall length of 8 inches but with a slimmer blade stock.

Outdoorsmen and women will appreciate the ultralight 3-ounce knife (5.5 oz with KYDEX® sheath) if gear weight is an issue, especially on a tiresome hike. The slim design has a few distinct advantages, especially in the slicing category, which is inherently noticeable with the first slice of crisp carrots, potatoes, and that sirloin roast for dutch oven camp pot roast. 

The true zero Scandi is a woodcarver’s delight. Whether removing large amounts of material with a power cut or taking thin, controlled slivers of wood off a hand-carved gnome—the true zero Scandi delivers! Trade-off?

Toughness has less to do with thickness and more to do with heat treatment and steel. Bear Forest Knives uses 52100 high carbon steel for edge-holding capabilities and ease of sharpening, with a Rockwell hardness of 58 to 59. The slimmer Simple has the Bear Forest Knives signature rock tumbled acid wash providing a rustic, one-of-a-kind blade finish. The comfortable handle is available in attractive natural and green micarta. 

The Simple (1/16”) is ready to be a constant companion on the next hike, overnighter, or marshmallow and hotdog roast in the backyard. 

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Wildlife and conservation solution leaders, ASciS—the creators of the iSportsman solution, will participating in the 88th Annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference that is co-hosted by National Military Fish and Wildlife Association (NMFWA) in St. Louis Missouri from March 20-24th. ASciS first attended this conference in 2007 when it released the very first version of the iSportsman platform.  iSportsman originated as a solution designed to help the Department of Defense remain in compliance with the Sikes Act through their hunting and fishing programs. From there, the company has expanded their solutions to include the needs of commercial and private lands with their iSportsmanARX solution, individual outdoor recreationist needs via iSportsmanX, and overall outdoor safety and situational awareness with the HazRDS mobile tool. Every year this conference showcases research and solutions for the full spectrum of wildlife management and conservation initiatives. 

“For the team that supports iSportsman, the conference provides a great opportunity for us to learn what is new in the industry and for us to showcase the latest features in our wildlife management tools,” says Aneil Kumar, CEO of ASciS. “We always look forward to the opportunity to get some one-on-one time with our existing clients, reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people.” 

Many of the clients in attendance are utilizing the iSportsmanGX service, an improved version of the original iSportsman software. iSportsmanGX is currently utilized on over 50 military installations nationwide, covering 11 million acres of mountains, forests, prairies, and plains. Trusted by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, iSportsmanGX provides an unlimited user experience with fully customizable options for any area. While in attendance, iSportsmanGX Product Specialists will be available for on-site product training and refresher courses. 

In addition, product experts and company representatives can discuss the capabilities of the full iSportsman suite of services, as well as some of the extra value features already available to iSportsmanGX users, such as HazRDS. This additional feature allows recreationists to directly report suspicious activity, trapped or wounded wildlife, and hazardous materials utilizing GEO-forms which are updated in real time and easily accessible to CLEOs and range control. 

“Our GX solution is so highly customizable that it can be easy to overlook certain aspects of the system’s capabilities,” Kumar says. “But they’re readily available and increase the data collected leading to quality conservation and wildlife management.” 

Hobie® Eyewear will attend the 53rd annual Bassmaster Classic, the world’s most prestigious professional bass tournament, in Knoxville, Tennessee, with competition on the Tennessee River. Qualifying anglers will compete for three days for the oldest championship in professional bass fishing.

The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota will return to the Tennessee River, March 24-26, with takeoffs from Volunteer Landing in Downtown Knoxville. Daily weigh-ins will be held in the Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee Campus. The fan-favorite Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo will be held Friday through Sunday in the Knoxville Convention Center and the adjacent World’s Fair Exhibition Hall.

Bassmaster Classic attendees will get hands-on access to the world’s leader in polarized sunglasses, Hobie® Eyewear. Consumers can purchase sunglasses at a show-special price at booth #4211 on levels 2 and 3. Representatives from Hobie® Eyewear will help people select the right sunglasses to get the most out of their outdoor experiences.

In addition to showcasing Hobie’s latest products and talking with factory experts, the booth will have many other activities. An appearance from 2x Bassmaster Classic Champion Hank Cherry is scheduled at 2 pm on Friday, March 24. Also, Hobie® Eyewear will be running giveaways each day, so stop by for a chance to win!

Since 1982, Hobie® Eyewear has made being on the water easier and more enjoyable – pioneering a better, clearer, and more precise kind of vision. Merging expertly crafted designs with premium polarization, durability and innovative technologies has been at its core, following in the footsteps of visionary creator Hobie Alter. Hobie’s growing product catalog includes the ultra-light Floating Collection, HydroClean repellent lens coatings and Quick-Swap Interchange lenses to fit every outdoor enthusiast’s needs. Find out more at www.hobieeyewear.com and follow their adventure on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube  at @HobieEyewear.

Part of the Hunt Club Kids Book Series, “Hide and Seek” is a wholesome, yet thrilling book for kids who love hunting and outdoor adventures

After experiencing success with his first book, “Birthday Buck,” Alabama author, pastor and avid outdoorsman, Dr. Jimmy Tidmore, is launching the second book of his Hunt Club Kids book series.

“Hide and Seek” is the story of a boy named Wyatt, his dog, and their hunt to prove the existence of a giant whitetail buck. The stakes are much higher than finding the big buck, though. Getting his father to believe may be Wyatt’s only chance to rekindle his dad’s lost love for hunting. This book offers the thrill of adventure while teaching kids some valuable life lessons.

“Hide and Seek” is another wholesome, family friendly, yet thrilling adventure with several unexpected twists and turns. It will keep kids excitedly turning the pages, eager to discover what’s going to happen next, while also teaching timeless lessons about life, family and friendship.

Tidmore is a husband, father and pastor serving at a small church in Huntsville, Alabama. He and his son, Jet, enjoy pursuing a variety of outdoor adventures together that serve as the basis and inspiration for The Hunt Club Kids Series.

Henry Repeating Arms recently discovered a safety issue affecting certain lever action .45-70 Gov’t rifles manufactured between December 14, 2022, and January 11, 2023. Henry is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers because, under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these rifles may unintentionally discharge without the trigger being pulled if the hammer is released or dropped from the cocked position. To prevent the possibility of death or serious personal injury, owners of a Henry Repeating Arms lever action .45-70 should discontinue all use until it is determined whether or not the rifle is subject to recall.

Any Henry Repeating Arms firearm obtained before December 2022 is not subject to this recall, and no action is needed.

To determine if a Henry .45-70 lever action rifle is affected, owners should look up the serial number of their firearm at henryusa.com/recall, email [email protected], or call toll-free 1-866-200-2354 (M-F, 9 am ET-5 pm ET). 

The safety issue leading to this voluntary recall was discovered internally during test firing and is related to firing pins that may not meet specifications. Henry Repeating Arms is ready to replace the firing pins free of charge in the order by which the firearms are received. Information on the current turnaround time for rifles returned under this recall will be provided at henryusa.com/recall. Henry Repeating Arms will make every effort to minimize the turnaround time. Additionally, as a sign of appreciation to its customers, Henry Repeating Arms will send any customer with a rifle affected by this recall a $50 gift card for HenryPride.com upon completion of service. 

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Picking the right fishing plier might be a more complicated task than it appears at first glance. In today’s market, with so many different options, sporting different features and materials help complicate this seemingly easy task. 

The first question you should ask yourself is, what is my budget? Where are you going to use these pliers? And finally, what are the features you need to accomplish your fishing goals?   

There is such a diverse selection of pliers that it can be an interesting decision. It’s very easy to end up owning quite a few sets of pliers and switch them up based on what tasks you’re doing, where you’ll be fishing, and what your needs for any trip might be. 

If you’re one of those anglers that don’t enjoy just one type of fishing, this question gets way more interesting. One day might, you might be fishing offshore for tuna and other pelagics, the next day chasing bass and stripers from a kayak, the next stalking shallow flats for redfish, or even a summer foray into a mountain meadow to fly fish for trout. Each one of these scenarios really can call for a very different fishing plier. 

Dies Now Available for 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer and .338 Weatherby® RPM

RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has added three new cartridges to its collection of full-length die sets: 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer and .338 Weatherby® RPM.

Announced late last year, the 7mm PRC is the hottest new rifle cartridge to hit the market for long range shooters and hunters, joining the ranks of other popular cartridges in the PRC family like the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC. As more riflemen switch to the new 7mm cartridge, demand for handloading equipment is also increasing.

The .360 Buckhammer is a new straight-walled cartridge for lever-guns that’s aimed at the big woods whitetail hunter, while the .338 Weatherby RPM combines fire-breathing magnum performance with modern, heavy-for-caliber bullets.

All three of these two-die sets come with a full-length sizer die with an expander-decapping unit and a seater die with bullet seater plug. Each die comes with standard 7/8″-14 thread and the sets come in a green die set box.

Ruby Mountains Protection Act would conserve 340,000-plus acres home to mule deer, sage grouse, Lahontan cutthroat trout

WASHINGTON – More than 340,000 acres of public lands and waters in northeast Nevada’s Ruby Mountains would be conserved under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate today.

The Ruby Mountains Protection Act would prohibit oil and gas leasing on more than 300,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and nearly 40,000 acres of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The region provides a critical migratory corridor for the state’s largest mule deer herd, sage grouse habitat, and robust fisheries including Lahontan cutthroat trout, the Nevada state fish. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) reintroduced the bill in the 118th Congress. It passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the 117th Congress with bipartisan support. 

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, which now has supported the legislation across three Congresses, highlighted its importance to Nevada’s fish, wildlife and public lands and waters.

“We thank Sen. Cortez Masto for her leadership on reintroducing the Ruby Mountains Protection Act, which would withdraw nearly 350,000 acres of public land from oil and gas leasing, removing the threat of habitat fragmentation while maintaining multiple use,” said Bryce Pollock, BHA Nevada chapter policy co-chair. “Sportsmen and women applaud this legislation that would conserve critical habitat in the migratory corridor for Nevada’s largest mule deer herd as well as streams and lakes populated by Lahontan cutthroat trout.”

U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, joined forces with Bomb Techs Without Borders to deliver $221k worth of cold weather gear to Ukraine’s fighting forces.

U.S. Patriot Tactical, a GALLS® company, continues to stand by the Ukrainian people in their year-long battle against Vladimir Putin’s oppressive regime. In U.S. Patriot’s commitment to stand by our allies, they have partnered with Bomb Techs Without Borders to deliver $221K worth of cold weather gear for Ukraine’s men and women in uniform.

U.S. Patriot is the nation’s largest supplier of cold-weather military gear, and their donation of 500 sets of cold-weather jackets and pants are to be delivered to the Kyiv Border Patrol and other first responders. U.S. Patriot will be supplying them with the All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS) parka and trousers from Valley Apparel.

U.S. Patriot actively supports the people of Ukraine as they fight to protect their country from the Russian invasion. U.S. Patriot stands with our allies across the globe and continues to support the Ukrainian efforts to restore peace and liberty to their people.

For more information about this donation, visit the U.S. Patriot blog.

One of the Most Advanced Rain Shell Available, 100 USA-made

FORLOH, the 100 percent made-in-America technical outdoor brand, introduces their most advanced lightweight waterproof jacket and pants. Designed with first-to-market Airadigm Pulse Plasma Technology and equipped with RECCO®, the Airalite collection is designed for backcountry packability (112gm/m2 fabric), with the ability to quickly layer up and protect against the rigors of harsh weather and terrain.

The Airadigm Pulse Plasma technology applies the DWR treatment in trace amounts using an electrical charge to bond the fabric’s fibers. In turn, the pores of the fabric remain open and result in a substantially more breathable and air-permeable garment. Besides being a more durable and longer-lasting treatment, The Airadigm Pulse Plasma technology results in a soft, supple, quiet fabric compared to most waterproof fabrics.

The perfect balance of durability and protection, 30-denier military grade rip-stop nylon construction for overall strength paired with ePTFE membrane and a lightweight 20-denier tricot backer to block out the elements and keep the user dry and comfortable. The Airalite is equipped with RECCO® technology for search and rescue detecting as well as boasts an impressive waterproof rating while maintaining performance-ready breathability and a windproof rating to handle extreme winds. 

The jacket incorporates FORLOH’s first-of-its-kind horizontal zippered back vent which was designed to allow excess heat to escape while still offering protection, whether standing in a torrential downpour or simply getting sprayed while fishing in rough waters.