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Ken Perrotte's outdoor column Date published: 11/19/2009
ONCE AGAIN the Open your hearts and wallets. Start stimulating the economy with these recommendations. TRACER NOCKS Experienced local bowhunters tell me lighted arrow nocks are the way to go. Several products are on the market, among them Tracer Nocks from Easton (eastonarchery.com). Magnetic trigger on the bow limb turns on the bright fluorescent orange or fluorescent green LED at the shot, enabling the archer to follow the arrow's flight and better recover it. Beyond helping ascertain the shot placement, lost arrows with razor sharp broadheads can be dangerous. Practice nocks are included with each pack. They come in packs of two ($19) or four ($38). Personal First Aid Kits Some of the newest offerings in prepackaged kits come from Adventure Medical Kits (adventuremedical kits.com). The 3.9-ounce Pocket Survival Pak ($33) includes a rescue whistle, signal mirror, waterproof fire starting material, spark-generating lighter and compass. Also included is duct tape, lightweight wire, heavy duty nylon thread, scalpel blade, fishhooks, heavy sewing needle and more. The S.O.L (Survive Outdoors Longer) 3 package adds a survival blanket, LED headlamp, heavy duty aluminum foil, cable ties, EMT shears, latex gloves, wound care items and medications for treating allergies and pain. Iodine drops for water purification are also included. About $50. Both kits have waterproof survival and first aid instructions. Rescue Tape For first aid of another type, consider Rescue Tape (rescue-tape.com), a self-fusing silicone tape designed for emergencies and all-purpose repairs. It's touted as having tested at more than 920 PSI break strength. The manufacturers hail its ability to seal busted radiator hoses right over oil, grease and dirt, and withstand heat to 500 degrees and electrical resistance to 8,000 volts per layer. It can be used to repair electronics such as VHF radios, fish finders and navigation equipment, onboard electrical wiring, and can waterproof electrical connections and protect battery cables and terminals. It quickly begins curing into one piece of silicone, creating an airtight, watertight seal resistant to salt water, fuels, oils, acids, solvents and UV rays. Two 12-foot rolls, 1-inch wide and 20 milimeters thick, cost $24.95. LIQUA-BAIT LOCKER
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