The Field & Stream Tips Blog

Dry Boots With Handwarmers

After a day's hunt (particularly a rainy one), I use the remaining "heat" in my chemical handwarmers to dry the insides of my boots. Just leave one inside each boot overnight, and they'll be dry in the morning.
Don Bogdanovich, Minneapolis, Minn.

Waterproof Your Primer with a Valve Stem Cover

When heading back to a vehicle or to camp after a day muzzleloader hunting, put a rubber tire valve stem cover over the nipple and primer cap of your gun. Then, lower the hammer onto the rubber cover to keep it in place. It's waterproof, and works as a saftery, but allows you to fire a quick shot if a deer should appear.
Marlan Larsen, via E-mail

Waterproof Your Maps

Before taking your map with you on your next hunting or fishing trip, waterproof it by coating it with a clear water sealant, such as Thompson’s WaterSeal. Brush both sides of your map and let it dry. The water seal will make your map stand up against bad weather or wet gloves.
Scott Conner, via E-mail