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a . Huk Gunwale Camo Jacket

b . Wiley X Contend Sunglasses

c . Onyx A / M-24 Deluxe Inflatable Life Jacket

d . Favorite Fishing Soleus XCS Casting Reel

Form meets function with the Huk Gunwale Jacket . Read some reviews and you ’ ll see the phrase “ works as advertised ” pop up quite a bit . What more can you ask for in a rain jacket ? Toss in a price tag of just $ 120 ($ 110 for the black version ) and you really can ’ t go wrong with this attractive offering that comes in sizes from small to XXXL and features all the waterproof technology you demand from your rain gear . Purchase in tandem with a pair of Huk Gunwale Rain Pants for $ 110 and you have a rugged , dependable set for half the price of some competitors ’ comparable rain gear . hukgear . com

Founded by U . S . veteran Myles Freeman Sr ., Wiley X began as a company dedicated to providing the best eye protection possible to our country ’ s best and bravest . In the years that followed , that mission expanded to law enforcement and any number of demanding outdoor activities with an entire lineup of sunglasses that exceeds occupational safety standards . All anglers can appreciate that fact , especially when they ’ re running 60 mph down the lake in 40-degree weather or while getting pelted by whatever Mother Nature has in mind . At $ 160 , the Contend model is in the upper echelon of Wiley X ’ s lineup – because they ’ re worth it . And so are your eyes . wileyx . com

Safety has to come first , but there ’ s nothing wrong with throwing in comfort and design to match . The Onyx A / M-24 Deluxe is everything you want in a dependable inflatable life jacket , offering a neoprene neckline for comfort , tear- and punctureresistant fabric and a lowprofile design that provides comfort and peace of mind during a long day on the water . The U . S . Coast Guard-approved A / M-24 Deluxe is designed for both automatic and manual inflation and comes with a CO2 cylinder to make it ready to rock out of the box . $ 209.99 . onyxoutdoor . com

Lightweight ? Check . Smooth , dependable and durable ? Check , check and check . The Favorite Soleus XCS was two years in the making , and the result is a reel you can pair with any rod for any technique and feel good about it . Made from lightweight aluminum ( 6.4 ounces for all models ), the 10 + 1 bearing Soleus XCS features two Spool High- Speed bearings for massive casting distance and 20 pounds of drag for fighting the biggest bass in your lake . It comes standard with a 105mm handle and EVA knobs for comfortable , smooth reeling all day long . The Soleus XCS comes in right- and left-hand retrieve models in 6.6:1 , 7.3:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios for $ 179.99 favoriteUSA . com