HUNTER GTX EXTREME BOOTS: These high-end LOWA specialty boots were designed to deliver support, comfort and durability to hunters. The field boots are ideal for climbing hills, for rugged off-trail use in search of elk or deer, or hunting in flat fields. The insulated boot features leather uppers and a waterproof Gore-Tex liner, a 16-inch shaft for maximum ankle stability and support and a high-wall rubber rand for durability and abrasion-resistance. The boots sell for about $400. www.lowaboots.com METOLIUS E-Z OPEN KNIFE: On Gerber’s newest knife, the sharp side of the fixed blade is on the top and the point of the blade is protected by a safety ball. This allows hunters to draw the knife along the inside of the skin without inadvertently puncturing organs while gutting and cleaning harvested game. Its handle features a soft overmold with deep finger grooves for a non-slip grip. The knife sells for about $30. (800) 705-2040 www.gerbertools.com BREAKOUT SAFETY TOOL: Here’s a handy little tool that outdoorsmen can clip onto their pickups’ sun visors. If luck holds, it will never be needed, but should an emergency arise, it will cut seat belts and break side windows so driver and passengers can exit a vehicle quickly and safely. Built from high-impact materials, the tool features an ambidextrous pistol grip handle, dual stainless steel breaker points for breaking side windows, and stainless steel blades for cutting seatbelts. It is available in six models and starts at about $30. (217) 283-7067 www.breakoutsafetytools.com SPORT 600 RANGEFINDER: This compact laser rangefinder from Bushnell Outdoor Products tucks easily into a pack or pocket. Offering an operational range of 5 to 800 yards, it has a 20mm objective, fully coated optics and a 4x eyepiece with adjustable diopter for crisp images. The rangefinder, which runs on a 3-volt battery, sells for just under $200. (800) 423-3537 www.bushnell.com