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Testimonials
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While hunting in North Central Colorado this fall it was very hot during the day and the bulls were just started to bugle. The hunt had been relatively unsuccessful for the first 4 days, but on the 5th day my fortune changed. It started early in the days with multiple bulls bugling throughout the timber. So I headed off after several bulls that seems to be very responsive and vocal. After nearly a two mile trek of sneaking, and occasional jogging through timber around sage ridges and through aspen groves, I encounter several smaller bulls, but unfortunately not the right bull. As luck would have it, I got busted crossing a sage covered knoll that had very little cover. By now it was late morning and I literally had sweat running down my back. The sun was starting to burn down and I decided to begin still hunting my way back for my midday return to camp to cool off and prepare for a cooler evening hunt. Not 50 yards into the nearby timber, I bugled and a bull immediately responded. I ran about 100 yards downward towards the bulls direction and bugled again and he immediately bugled back, but obviously much closer. I was at the edge of a small grass covered opening in the timber and I could see a large cattle path crossing at the bottom, so as I stepped around a small "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree, I saw the bull heading my way only 30-40 yards away and I could tell he was a shooter. He was on the move and I didn't have much time so I drew my bow back as I could see an antler coming through the limbs of the trees. He stepped out at only 8 yards and almost straight down wind of me. As soon as he entered the clearing, he stopped and looked directly at me trying to figure out what I was. All my pins where in his kill zone and I immediately released my arrow. The rest was history and I had harvested my first North American Elk, a very respectable 6x6 bull. I am a firm believer in personal hygiene and odor control for hunting all types of big game. I personally don't believe you can ever eliminate all human odor, especially in hot arid hunting conditions, but you can attempt to put as many factors in your favor as possible. I believe that if I hadn't washed my clothes in TKO and applied it to my clothes and gear prior to my 2009 elk hunt, the bull would have immediately detected me and busted out without an ethical shot opportunity. I had multiple elk on this trip downwind within 20 yards of me. I also used TKO during my fall Whitetail hunt in Nebraska and had many deer come literally within feet of my treestand. I believe the industrial power of TKO makes it an very important tool in your arsenal against human odors and can give you that additional edge in your next big game hunt. If I didn't believe in it, I wouldn't associate my name with it. Brian McFarlane Developer of TKO |
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I recently had the opportunity to test Shiver Shield. And what a catchy name! The product has a new revolutionary insulation, which is very different from the insulations currently used in the hunting industry. The manufacturer reported to have some unbelievable heat retention properties with extremely thin layers of insulation. In fact the insulation is so warm the maximum thickness is only 3mm. I have to admit I was somewhat skeptical that it could perform to their claims. When I first received my trial prototype vest it was obvious that it did not have the customary “bulky” loft insulation that garments typically have. Immediately after receiving the vest, I had to give it a quick trial in the cooler at my “Beer Cave” retail store. The coolers are maintained at a constant 27 degrees, obviously below freezing, but I am known for selling the coldest beer in town! It really kept my mid-section warm for the 20-30 minutes I sat there on a case of beer staring at my inventory of enjoyable beverages. The next morning I headed out for what turned out to be a successful black bear hunt in British Columbia. Each morning on our hunt we would travel by boat anywhere from 10-15 miles at 20-30 mph in temps ranging from upper 30’s to low 40’s. The weather varied from damp and scattered rain to partly cloudy and sunny. I wore a base layer and the Shiver Shield vest under a windstopper fleece pullover. The vest performed extremely well. It kept me remarkably warm and dry as claimed. As for the other two guys on the hunt, I let them use my extra coat on the boat rides because I didn’t need it! Shiver Shield has something unique and innovative to offer the archer, the outdoorsman or anyone else that will be spending time in the cold. I am very excited about this new product line and anxiously awaiting a full set of Shiver Shield gear to wear in my tree stands this fall and winter, especially on my northern hunts. I highly recommend the Shiver Shield products to anyone at all who plans to be involved in any outdoor fall and winter activity. Phil Phillips
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We would like to thank Phil for having the confidence in our product to field test it on his bear hunt and congratulate him on his great trophy. Its hide measured 7' 4" and it had a 20" skull. Nice fish also! We truly believe that you also will be a believer of Shiver Shield once you have had the opportunity to use it in the field.
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