New Products - December 2016
Solar Charger
Secur SP-6000 utilizes two highly efficient, flexible solar panels to generate 12 watts of charging power, and the onboard 10,000 mAh lithium battery can store enough of that power to fully charge an iPhone five times. Smart chip also recognizes Samsung phones to insure fast charging with either device. Rugged and weather-resistant with a waterproof pouch that protects the phone during charging. Dual USB ports output 2.4 amps. Protective circuit avoids overcharging, over-discharging, overloading and short circuits. Comes with a built-in easel stand. Weighs 20.4 ounces and folds down to 6-by-10.5 inches. for easy carry. MSRP $125. For more information, contact: Maverick Industries, Dept. FFG, 94 Mayfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837; (855) 452-8388; www.securproducts.com
Work Sharp Combo Knife Sharpener combines the power of flexible abrasive belt technology with a tapered ceramic rod for quick and easy manual touch-up and honing. Sharpen pocket knives, hunting knives, serrated knives and more to a razor edge. Precision honing guides set a perfect edge angle every time. Flexible belts quickly repair and sharpen dull and damaged blades while the fine-grit Tapered Ceramic Hone refines edges to like-new performance. Made in the USA. MSRP $49.95. For more information contact: Work Sharp, Dept. FFG, 210 E. Hersey St., Ashland, OR 97520; (800) 597-6170; www.WorkSharpTools.com
FoxPro Fire Eye scan light is the first in a series of FoxPro smart lights that will communicate with other FoxPro products and accessories. The Fire Eye is also the only scan light of its kind with 4-color LED selection offering red, green, amber or white beam at the press of a button. Pistol-style design for comfort and intuitive ease of use—the trigger is the on/off switch. Instant white beam button below the trigger for quick follow-up shots. Brightness slide control on the back. Focus ring lets you quickly narrow the beam for long-range scanning or widen it for more coverage up close. Housing is made of glass-reinforced plastic for extreme durability. Comes with a 3-cell lithium ion battery pack and wall charger. Or get the full kit with two of the 3-cell lithium ion battery packs, wall charger, car charger, and a hard carry case. 3-year limited warranty. Made in the USA. MSRP $349.95; kit $449.95. Contact: FoxPro, Dept. FFG, 14 Fox Hollow Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044; (717) 248-2507; www.gofoxpro.com
Traditions .50 Mountain Rifle is based on the Hawken muzzleloader that was the top choice of 19th century buck skinners, fur trappers and explorers. Rifling twist of 1 in 48 inches assures accuracy with patched round ball. Brown CeraKote finish on the octagonal 32-inch barrel matches the traditional rust brown while providing corrosion resistance. Features include patch box, custom-scrolled trigger guard, double set trigger, wooden ramrod, hexagonal thimbles, two-tenon design, and adjustable rear sight. Available in percussion or flintlock, which is also offered in a build-it-yourself kit. The kit barrel does not have the CeraKote and the stock is also unfinished to allow customized finishing. MSRP $549-$609; kit $459-$525. For more information contact: Traditions Firearms, Dept. FFG, 1375 Boston Post Rd., P.O. Box 776, Old Saybrook, CT 06475; (860) 388-4656; www.traditionsfirearms.com
Swagger all-terrain bipod with flexible extending Crazy Legs can provide a solid rest whether you shoot prone, sitting or standing. Raise up, drop down, slide left or right, move forward or backward, you may contort into whatever position the shot demands. Legs retract into a chassis mounted on the rifle. Available in field model with legs that extend to 29-1/4 inches and tree stand/blind model that extends to 41-1/2 inches. MSRP for field model $219.99; tree stand $229.99. For more information, contact: Swagger, Dept. FFG, 208 N. Wheeler Ave., Grand Island, NE 68801; www.swaggerbipods.com
All About Ginseng in the 21st Century by John W. Epler Jr. shows you exactly how to find, dig and sell wild ginseng, goldenseal and other valuable wild plants. Cultivation also explained. More than 40 photos. USA sales and shipping only. Send check or money order for $16 (Pennsylvania residents add 6% sales tax) to: Epler Fur, Dept. FFG, 733 E. Second Mountain Rd., Orwigsburg, PA 17961; order online at: www.eplerfur.com