Upgrade your fall adventures with this cool new gear

NICKY 10

Made in Canada, this sturdy, 10-foot portable stand ($1,749.99) is designed to be towed to your hunting grounds and easily assembled without tools in mere minutes. Ideal for areas where permanent stands are not permitted or feasible, the self-supporting Nicky 10 includes a swivel seat offering a 360-degree view.

Learn more: www.outdoorlegacy.ca

TARGETED

Subtitled Citizenship, Advocacy, and Gun Control in Canada, political scientist Noah S. Schwartz’s in-depth book ($34.95 paperback/$85 hardcover) examines attitudes towards firearms, the emerging pro-gun movement and the growing political divisions over gun ownership in this country.

Learn more: www.utppublishing.com

SHIELD X REALTREE

Co-branded with Realtree, SoundGear’s new ready-to wear-electronic hearing protection (US$399) is made specifically for hunters and shooters, promising to reduce the harmful noise of gunfire, yet amplify softer ambient sounds, such as conversations. It comes with a Realtree-themed lanyard, carrying case, zinc batteries and tri-flange buds in two sizes.

Learn more: www.soundgear.com

SHAPESHIFTER 4 SL

Supported by an inflatable air frame, the Shapeshifter 4 SL ($2,400) promises to keep four campers dry and comfortable, complete with a sleeping module zipped together with a living area module. Made of Zempire’s proprietary Aeroweave Synthetic Canvas, the durable yet lightweight tent system sets up in less than 30 minutes.

Learn more: www.zempire.ca