Kifaru 44 Mag Pack
If you were a fan of the original 44 Mag Pack from Kifaru, then you’re going to love the upgrades packed into the redesigned 44 Mag. At only 3.5 pounds, it’s 4,720-cubic-inch load capacity is capable of being tightened down for a single day outing or expanded to the max for multiple days in the backcountry. An expandable load shelf and ability to be paired with one of Kifaru’s frame systems—ARK, Duplex Lite, Hunter and Tactical frames—allows you to haul loads of meat. The 44 Mag is made of durable 500D Codura and sports a zippered clamshell main compartment, dual zippered side pockets, an external lid pocket, a bottom pouch and straps for rifle or bow carry, and a MOLLE system to add any number of extras you may need. $350/pack, $850/pack and frame; kifaru.net
Christensen Arms Evoke .375 H&H
Christensen Arms has a reputation for building some of the finest long guns in the woods, and now, with the Evoke rifle platform, hunters can own one of these USA-made precision rifles for well under $1,000. New this year, the Evoke rifle is offered in the buffalo-thumping .375 H&H Mag. chambering. With this freight train in your hands, you’ll be able to tackle the largest critters Mother Nature can put in your path, from big brown bears to moose and even the deadliest that Africa has to offer. The .375 H&H Evoke rifle features a 22-inch, free-floated stainless-steel barrel; a removable RFR muzzle brake; an adjustable TriggerTech trigger; a synthetic stock with a hybrid grip angle; a detachable box magazine; and a precision machined Christensen Arms receiver. $898.99; christensenarms.com
Ravin R470
The new R470 from Ravin Crossbows is compact yet powerful, sending its arrows at a blistering 470 feet per second. Built around Ravin’s revolutionary HexCoil cam system, the bow measures only 26.75 inches long and weighs only 8.4 pounds. The VersaDrive cocking system and Trac-Trigger trigger mechanism is one of the safest and easiest to use, sliding along a track for a perfect lock-up every time, and it’s completely silent. One of the most accurate crossbows on the market, the R470 ships with everything you need to get started including three arrows, removable draw handle, arrow quiver and a 100-yard illuminated scope. $2,549.99; ravincrossbows.com
Dead Air RXD Suppressors
A collaboration between two powerhouses in the firearm industry, Dead Air Silencers and Ruger Firearms, the new line of RDX suppressors is innovative, lightweight and as quiet as they come. Two titanium-tube models are available in the initial launch; the 5.6-inch RXD22Ti, for high-velocity rimfire and small-caliber platforms; and the 7.3-inch RXD30Ti, built for hunters wishing to tame far-reaching .30 calibers. The RXD22Ti is compatible with multiple mounting platforms thanks to its lead-capturing XRF muzzle brake and reduces sound via a one-piece, PVD-coated Triskelion core. The RDX30Ti is built with Triskelion and Nomad baffle technologies, sports a universal HUB mount and houses an integrated e-brake that reduces felt recoil by up to 40 percent. $499-$1,099; deadairsilencers.com
Stone Glacier Reflex Gaiters
Perfect for those early-season scouting trips and mild-weather hunts, the new 9-inch Reflex Gaiters from Stone Glacier are made with a flexible, tough and ultralight UHMWPE stretch fabric with waterproof and windproof HydraShield technology. Weighing only a hair more than 4 ounces, these gaiters feature an adjustable elastic top and low-profile buckle for a snug fit that protects your pants, reduces noise and creates a breathable barrier to keep rocks, debris, snow and muck from entering your boots and slowing you down. The replaceable Contrail Bootstraps allow 3 inches of adjustment to fit over your trail hikers or hunting boots. $59; stoneglacier.com
Henry Homesteader 9mm M-LOK Brushed Bronze
Launched a few years ago, the Henry Homesteader is a 9mm semi-auto rifle with a reliable blowback action that is not only an ideal platform for home and ranch protection but also a heck of a lot of fun to shoot! Light on recoil, the Homesteader can hold 10 rounds with the supplied Henry magazine, but it sports an interchangeable magazine well so that you can utilize any of the Glock, SIG Sauer or Smith & Wesson M&P magazines you may already have! New for 2025, the Homesteader is offered with a beautiful Brushed Bronze Cerakote finish on its 16.3-inch barrel and receiver. This new model can be had threaded for a suppressor, and sports M-LOK accessory slots in its fore-end. $1,149; henryusa.com
Sierra MatchKing-X
Offering the long-range accuracy of the Sierra MatchKing bullet and the terminal performance of a dependable big-game hunting bullet, the new MatchKing-X (MKX) from Sierra is poised to be your new go-to for real-world field use. Engineered for rapid expansion and terminal performance on thin-skinned game out to 500 yards, the new MKX bullet features a thinner jacket mouth with light skives on the nose for a rapid and controlled expansion. The MKX also uses a softer lead core than the original MatchKing bullet to increase its deadly effectiveness on game. What’s more, MKX bullets are held to the same accuracy standards as their MatchKing counterparts and feature the same bullet weights, meaning shooters and handloaders can utilize the same trajectory data and seating depths for competition as they do for the field. $57.99-$294.99; sierrabullets.com
