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I spend a lot of my time fishing during the warmer months, or bowfishing when I can. I am always looking for clothes that have enough give to the fit to be able to move while casting or pulling the bowfishing bow. Maven Fly came through for me on a recent bowfishing for stingray trip, followed by flyfishing for bass.

Water beading on the Fishing Shirt, they really are water repellent!
Photo: Diane Hassinger

When I first put on the Maven Fly Fishing Shirt, I immediately loved the tailored fit and look with princess seams. I could wear this shirt from creek to ocean to restaurant! While out bowfishing, I became aware of a feature that totaly sold me on this shirt; it is

Diane bowfishing for stingray in the Maven Fly Fishing Shirt and Custom UV Buff.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

water repellent! And unlike other shirts that proclaim to be water resistant or repellent, this one actually is! While everyone else was getting splashed and wet from the ocean spray, I was being splashed also, but the water never penetrated the shirt, so I stayed dry and comfortable. The shirt is manufactured of 100% Taslan Nylon with 100% Polyester Swiss Dot mesh backing, with the back being vented for airflow, and the cut is slightly longer, so the shirt does not ride up. There is a small zippered pocket on the back for storage of necessities, and Maven Fly pink accents finish the shirt off, and the UPF of 50+ keeps you safe from the sun. The shirt comes in sizes from XXS to XXL in three colors; Dusty Rose, Popper Green, and Hot White.

The Fly Pants are made of the same great Taslan Nylon material. They are also water repellent, and breathable. There are multiple cargo pockets, giving you space to stash everything you need to take fishing with you. They cover you with a

Diane fishing a local pond wearing the Maven Fly Fishing Shirt, Fly Pants, Custom UV Buff and Ball Cap.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

UPF of 30+ and come in the versatile colors of Silver Grey and Nomad Khaki. They come in sizes from XXS to XL, and also have the Maven Fly pink accents on the buttons and tie backs to shorten the pants to Capri length. The pants also have a slightly adjustable waist, which eliminates the need for a belt.

Accessories are available, including the Ball Cap in the Hot White color with the bold Maven Fly logo embroidered on the front, and the Custom UV Buff also available in the Hot White color with the Maven Fly logo pattern. The buff can be worn in multiple styles on either your head, neck, hair or even wrist. The versatility of the buff makes it extremely useful to have with you, and helps protect your skin from the sun. As with any outdoor activity, especially one that is near or on the water, protect your skin the best you can!

I wore the Fishing Shirt and Custom UV Buff while bowfishing for stingrays. The shirt was comfortable, being true to size, and kept me free from wet soaking through. The buff I kept switching around from my neck to wearing it as a head band or bandana. I was able to shot the bow without infringement, although my shooting needs lots of improvement!

Once back in Pennsylvania, I was fly fishing for bass on a local lake. This was the perfect opportunity to try out the entire ensemble. I was able to cast, fight fish and wade with ease. The best part of both trips was that at the end of the day, I was able to go out to eat with my husband straight from the water, and look good! The clothes that look like dress clothes and wear like outdoor clothes!

The Maven Fly Ball Cap, Custom UV Buff, Fly Pants and Fishing Shirt.
Photos: Maven Fly

For more information, and to purchase any of the Maven Fly products, go to http://mavenfly.com/. The MSRP of the Fishing Shirt is $124.99, Fly Pants $116.99, Ball Cap $29.99, Custom UV Buff $27.99. Pair all of these products together for an extremely good looking and full function look!

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This post originally published at http://ladiesincamo.com/licpr/2016/08/13/maven-fly-clothing-for-women-who-fish-diane-hassinger/

The Old Fashioned line of People’s Choice beef jerky.
Photo: People’s Choice

It is summer, and my homemade jerky has been gone for a long time! Hunting season doesn’t open for another 2 months, so what do I do? I opt to continue eating jerky made with the same type of commitment that I have to keeping jerky homemade and delicious!

When I make my own homemade jerky, I start with slicing the meat by hand, marinating in a delicious blend of spices, positioning the meat slices on my racks, and dehydrating/cooking till the jerky is done to perfection. People’s Choice Beef Jerky continues this same process, by hand, in their family run business. For 87 years, four generations, they have continued this tradition to bring homemade flavor and quality to your home when your own supplies have run out.

When you purchase People’s Choice Beef Jerky, you can expect some long time friends, of the jerky type; Hot & Spicy and Original.  Those two flavors are made in the “Old Fashioned” methods using a family recipe that dates back to the 1920’s and are simply what you expect from jerky. The “Classic Style” of Hot & Spicy, Original and Teriyaki, and beef sticks in the same varieties, are People’s Choice way of combating processed meat snacks. They use individual slabs of meat cut from solid pieces of meat. The “Carne Seca” line of products uses inspiration from downtown Los Angeles, This line includes Carne Seca Limon, Carne Seca Limon con Chili and Machaca. These are traditional Mexican flavors, with carne seca translating to, appropriately, dried meat, with the Machaca being shredded jerky chew. Now my favorite varieties come from the “Tasting Kitchen” line. These are limited editions, and feature new and special flavors, including; Garlic Ginger, Orange Honey Teriyaki, Sriracha and Sweet Chili Habanero.

Jerky is the perfect road trip or anytime snack. People’s Choice Beef Jerky has many flavors to pick from.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

It seems inevitable that when I am on a road trip, I crave jerky! Recently while on an extended road trip with my husband, we munched our way through an entire box of People’s Choice Beef Jerky. My absolute favorites were the Sweet Chili Habanero and Sriracha, while Dale is more traditional, with his favorites being the Original and Hot & Spicy. We both loved the meat sticks in all 3 flavors. I always feel so much better when we eat “real” foods rather than candies and chips. Meat snacks keep me from feeling hungry for a much longer period than junk food, so I don’t have to fight my diet as much when we get home.

People’s Choice says “we may not always do it the easy way, but we do it the right way¹”, which seems to be the motto of anyone who wants better quality and homemade. For more information on this tasty jerky visit https://peopleschoicebeefjerky.com/. The MSRP’s of the various products are:

• All varieties of Jerky in 3 ounce bags $6.00
• All varieties of 100% Beef Meat Sticks, 24 sticks for $18.00

All of the Beef Jerky and Meat Sticks are made with 100% USA beef, so obviously high in protein. If you are on a Gluten Free, Paleo-Friendly or Keto-Friendly diet, there is a People’s Choice Beef Jerky made for you! So while you are waiting for that first deer of the season to make your venison jerky, visit People’s Choice and find a traditional jerky alternative to tide you over!

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Endorsement Disclosure: Per the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission, the products reviewed in these product reviews is an endorsement and the writer may have been compensated by “in-kind” payment to review the product.

¹  https://peopleschoicebeefjerky.com/pages/our-story-2016

This post originally published at http://ladiesincamo.com/licpr/2016/08/25/peoples-choice-beef-jerky-diane-hassinger/

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The Primos Proof Camera 02, get the proof!
Photo: Primos

When I first received the Primos Proof Game Camera 02, I never imagined the ways I would be using it! I get tunnel vision that game camera only have a single use, and that is to get pictures of the game that is coming into your stand. Well the Proof Game Camera did that and much, much more. To sound cliché, the Proof Camera gave me the Proof!

What started in our home as a mystery, was soon solved by the use of the Proof Camera, the name actually inspired me to use the camera. My fish tank was mysteriously loosing water, and while I suspected the culprit, I needed real proof to convince my husband. So I set the camera up in my kitchen, and left the house, within minutes of me leaving, The Proof Camera 02 was making the case against our culprit, our black lab! When confronted with the picture proof, Dale admitted his dog was making itself comfortable drinking out of my aquarium, and her natural agility made the jump up onto the counter easy. Since then I have had trail pictures of many deer, and the camera is currently set up over our dumpster. While I suspect a black bear is making its rounds I would love to get a picture of this current trouble maker.

BUSTED! The Proof Camera 02 gave me the proof against our black lab.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

The Primos Proof Camera 02 is the easiest camera I have ever used, both set up and removing the SD card to review the pictures. Some of the newer game cameras have added so many bells and whistles, that you need a college education in using them. Not the case with the Proof 02, they have returned to the basics of what you need and want, and nothing that you don’t; pictures and videos! The camera runs on 8 AA batteries, that have a battery life of approximately 9 months. The camera has 12 mega pixels, so the pictures and video are good quality. With a night range of 100 feet, and 48 low glow LED’s nothing will escape getting picture proof. The set up is easily accomplished in just 4 simple steps; install batteries, install SD card, slide to setup mode to

One of the many game trail pictures taken with the Proof Camera 02.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

set date and time, and then turn on the camera. That’s it! Simple to use and most effective, how can you beat that!

You can get more information about this camera at http://www.primos.com/products/game-cameras/proof-cam-02/. The MSRP is $160.95 and you can find out where to buy at http://www.primos.com/where-to-buy/.

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This post originally published at http://ladiesincamo.com/licpr/2016/10/19/primos-proof-game-camera-02-diane-hassinger/

Photo: Seek Thermal

One of the coolest products I have had the privilege to review is the Reveal XR by Seek Thermal! This durable thermal camera is designed to aid the hunting community, but it can do so much more!

Photo: Seek Thermal

This thermal imager comes in TrueTimber® Kanati Camouflage or Pure Black; I have the TrueTimber Kanati Camouflage pattern. The rechargeable battery lasts more than ten hours; I have found I can recharge in the evenings, and I still have plenty of power all day long. The large color display boasts a thermal sensor of 206×156 for infrared detection, and it also has a 300 lumen LED flashlight, making this device even more beneficial to hunters.The single-hand interface allows easy usage of the imager, while allowing you to keep your other hand free to aid walking and carrying your weapon or pack. The 20° field of view detects temperatures of -40 to +626, detection range out to 900 feet of distance, day and night! If that wasn’t enough, this unit can take still pictures and video, and you have several options of heat display to help with your search.

I have found so many ways to use this unit. Recently my horses got out at night, I tried looking with a flashlight, but had no luck. I pulled out the Reveal XR and within just a couple of minutes, I located them at about 200 yards down by our pond. I could have spent hours looking with my flashlight, instead I was able to get them back in the fence and still get a good night sleep.

One of the deer I have seen with the Seek Thermal Reveal XR while walking to the barn at night. This one was about thirty yards away from me.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

On the same mind set, I now use the Reveal XR when I am walking to our barns at night, and the wildlife I see is amazing! I have had deer within ten yards as well as raccoons, opossums, and even a coyote off in the distance. Occasionally we have bear come into our yard, so it is nice to be able to see what I am walking toward even if the animal is behind brush.

In and around our house, the unit detects heat loses from windows and doors. After I scanned the windows, I was able to add insulation to the main areas that heat was leaking out, saving money on our energy bills. I can also scout for intruders in the dark, without alerting anyone that I am looking; there is no flashlight beam to be seen. I can also look beyond the windows at night to see if anyone or anything is lurking nearby.

Recently, I was able to use the unit while tracking a wounded buck. I was able to detect large puddles of blood, and the wounded buck standing in a cornfield, about fifty yards away. We may have walked right past him without the thermal imager. In February I have a hog hunt scheduled, during which we can hunt 24 hours a day. I will be taking my Reveal XR to help me maximize my chances of taking a good hog for the table. Check with your states hunting laws to determine the legality of a thermal unit.

Our guide in a corn field at night. Using the Reveal XR, it was easier to pick out an  object at night rather than use a flashlight.
Photo: Diane Hassinger

My grandkids like to use the unit to play hide and seek at night with the seeker using the unit to find the others. Getting the kids outside and enjoying the outdoors is always a great idea. I love that my “hunting gear” can be part of our everyday life!

The MSRP of the Seek Thermal Reveal XT is $449 and can be purchased at http://www.thermal.com/products/revealxr/. I know a couple of very good “little” boys on my Christmas list that would love to have one of these cameras!

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Endorsement Disclosure: Per the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission, the products reviewed in these product reviews is an endorsement and the writer may have been compensated by “in-kind” payment to review the product.

This post originally published at http://ladiesincamo.com/licpr/2016/11/07/seek-thermal-reveal-xr-diane-hassinger/

The Celestron Thermotrek, Firecel+ and PowerTank GO.
Photos: Celestron

Few things I really hate, but being cold and my cell phone battery dying are two of the them. Celestron has come up with a way to help you stay warm, charge your battery, and even light your way in small, convenient to use products.

The Celestron Thermotrek is a durable, long-lasting hand warmer that will give you up to six hours of continuous heat. The unit recharges by use of a USB 2.0 that can be plugged into your computer or wall adapter. With a small compact size of 1.76” x 3.72” x .9” and a mere 5.22 ounces, this unit can be taken along most everywhere. The Thermotrek

The Thermotrek will keep your hands really warm!
Photo: Diane Hassinger

is capable of reaching temperatures of 104° to 113° F, and if you are not wearing gloves when using the Thermotrek, you probably will want to use the soft carry pouch. This unit will keep your hands or body warm! During a recent archery hunt, the weather went from hot summer weather to cool autumn weather over night. While later in the season, I would consider 50’s comfortable, the abrupt change in temperature had me feeling cold! I turned on the Thermotrek, and after warming my hands, I moved the unit to an inside jacket pocket to keep my core comfortable. Not often have I been able to move a hand warmer around because my hands actually got warm!

The Firecel+ can keep you warm, light your way, and charge your phone! Plus, take a tumble out of a tree stand and still work great!
Photo: Diane Hassinger

The Firecel+ is a 3 in 1 device that not only will warm your hands, but charge your phone/iPad/camera, and works as a red or white LED flashlight! The unit only measures 2.57” x 3.49” x .9” and weighs 3.52 ounces, perfect for tucking into a pocket or back pack for any outdoor activity. I used the red LED flashlight in the mornings and evenings to get in and out of my tree stand; the red light doesn’t seem to bother the deer as much as a white light does, and it gives you plenty of light to see what you are walking through. The 5200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers two full charges to most cell phones, and the dual-mode hand warmer can provide up to twelve hours of continuous heat to either one or both sides of the unit. Celestron advertises this unit as rugged, and I agree! After dropping it out of my tree stand, hitting almost every step on the way down, and landing in the mud, the unit still works great! This is what I need all the time, a product that can hold up to ME!

Another Celestron product that has proven to be “ME proof” is the PowerTank Go. This battery charger, via USB, and flashlight are crushproof and shockproof. It can resist being dropped up to five meters and a downward pressure of 1000 pounds. It is also dust-resistant and completely water-resistant. All of these things are important when I am taking items out in the woods with me. I won’t say I am careless, but I am out there to hunt and fish, not babysit the products I use. So when I use a product, it is usually used to the max. I charged my iPad while hunting and fishing, and I will be taking all three products with me next week while camping.

An added bonus to these great products is that I am currently carrying them in my purse. I have a condition called Reynaud’s Syndrome that causes my fingers to turn blue in damp cold weather, or even in the freezer section of grocery stores. Many restaurants are so cold that my hands get really chilled while eating also. By carrying these hand warmers I can keep my fingers warm, and I always have the ability to charge my ever dying cell phone battery also!

The MSRP’s of the Celestron products are:

• Thermotrek $27.95
• Firecel+ $49.95
• PowerTank Go $49.99

These products can be found on the Celestron website at http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/uncategorized/elements/celestron-elements-thermotrek, www.celestron.com/browse-shop/uncategorized/elements/celestron-elements-firecel-plus and http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/uncategorized/elements/celestron-elements-powertank-go. You can purchase online or at many retail stores listed online. At these prices, I will be helping Santa fill some of the stockings on my list!

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Endorsement Disclosure: Per the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission, the products reviewed in these product reviews is an endorsement and the writer may have been compensated by “in-kind” payment to review the product.

This post originally published at http://ladiesincamo.com/licpr/2016/12/01/celestron-diane-hassinger/