New Accessories for 2025
Accessories may not have the glamour of big-ticket items, but stocking a varied selection always pay off.
By Slaton L. White
Accessories may not have the glamour of big-ticket items, but stocking a varied selection always pay off. Most won’t take up a lot of shelf space, but pound for pound, they deliver the goods at your register. Here’s a look at what’s new this year.
Mission First
If you spend time in the outdoors, you should be prepared for a dangerous encounter requiring quick access to your firearm. The MFT Mounting Chest Plate and ACHRO Harness have been designed so you can carry your firearm within easy reach while scouting and hunting.
The chest plate will carry the MFT Guardian 3-Hole, Blade Tech, Comp-Tac, Blackhawk, and Safariland holsters in a rugged, adaptable, comfortable, and versatile platform. In addition, the adaptable mounting system allows you to customize your setup to your liking. And the ACHRO Harness provides all-day comfort with its 3D padded mesh and four-point design for even weight distribution. Quick-release buckles allow for easy-on and off, even with one hand. Available in Small/Large and X Large/XX Large. SRP: $59.99.
Falco Holsters
The Forester is a classic folding shoulder holster that rotates the gun upfront to ergonomic gun draw position. It’s an ideal way to carry a handgun for personal protection when hunting or scouting in bear country. The holster, which comes with a forefinger security strap, fits a wide variety of pistols and revolvers. Falco’s skilled craftsmen can custom make the holster to fit a specific handgun. SRP: $195.95.
Seirus
As Seirus celebrates 40 years, the company adds a new model to its award-winning line of heated gloves and mittens with the HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitt. It features an easy-opening magnetic seam that allows you to easily free your fingers for quick tasks (like shooting a rifle) and quickly snaps shut to lock in warmth. This is a welcome feature for deer hunters who must endure long cold sits in unheated tree stands. Bringing together glove versatility and mitt warmth, the mitt uses advanced heating technology and rechargeable battery packs, giving you up to 12 hours of all-day heat, activated at the press of a button. The exclusive Flexible Fusion heat panel provides warmth to the entire glove back and wraps around the fingers. SRP: $300.
Alps Outdoorz
Waiting for a dove flight to start can be a painful exercise, if your seat of choice is a hard-plastic cooler. But Alps Outdoorz, known for its line of innovative products, can take that pain away. The Browning Outfitter Chair, made under license from Browning, provides hunters with a comfortable way to sit in a dove field. Welcome features include a seat, constructed of a durable TechMesh material, that is 18 inches wide and 15 inches deep. Leg heights adjust independently to compensate for irregular terrain. In addition, the chair can swivel 360 degrees. A durable powder-coated lightweight steel frame and removable shoulder strap make it easy to carry into the field. Chair height can be adjusted to between 17.5 and 25 inches, and the chair has a weight rating of 300 pounds. SRP: $119.99.
Hornady
The Hornady name is synonymous with precision ammunition, and now Hornady is making it simpler and faster for reloaders to crank out their own precise handloads with the release of their High Speed 3-in-1 Case Trimmer. This new trimmer chamfers, deburrs, and trims simultaneously, which makes the reloading process more precise and efficient. The new High Speed trimmer is compact enough that it won’t take up much space on your loading bench, yet its powerful motor is capable of speeds up to 2,000+ rpms so you can quickly complete all three of these important case prep stages at once.
Speed is nice when you’re reloading, but precision is paramount. To that end, Hornady has equipped the new High Speed 3-in-1 trimmer with a click-adjustable micrometer for perfect measurements and superb consistency. Since it’s compatible with cases ranging from .22 to .30 caliber the Hornady trimmer can be used on a wide range of cartridges, and it easily handles cases from 1.45 to 3.50-inches in length. SRP: $775.33.
Crossbreed
Given CrossBreed’s experience and expertise in developing premium leather and Kydex holster solutions, it was only natural that the company would open a new product category for sportsmen seeking a high-quality option for their rifle-carry needs.
The new CrossBreed rifle sling series debuts with three stylish, high-performance hand-crafted models. All models are made of premium five-ounce cowhide leather and are offered in two finishes—black or brown—to best match the rifle’s aesthetics. Each sling is stitched with industrial-grade nylon thread for a classic look and to ensure durability. The slings also include front and rear removable sling swivels.
The Scout is a minimalist-style sling ideal for scout rifles and carbines. It is a one-piece sling with a trim one-inch width that easily holds to the shoulder and allows the shooter to quickly wrap up in a “hasty sling.” (SRP: $24.95.) The Walker, built on a two-piece configuration, works perfectly for carbine- and rifle-length arms when the shooter desires extra width to more evenly distribute the gun’s weight. The shoulder strap boasts a two-inch width and is backed by a soft suede lining to enhance comfort. (SRP: $49.95.) The Tracker, another two-piece sling design, is made for hunters demanding maximum comfort and support for all-day rifle carry. The Tracker adds a robust foam padding sandwiched between the base five-ounce cowhide and soft suede backer. This, combined with a 2.75-inch width for optimal weight distribution, makes for a hunting sling that will keep you going from pre-dawn until you are back to camp. (SRP: $49.95.)
All three slings utilize Chicago-style screws to secure the sling swivels and to make sling length adjustments. With the two Chicago screws on the adjustment holes, it is designed to have a streamline function without the use of bulky keepers to get in the way.
Muddy
The MTX Series consists of a pair of insulated and non-insulated neoprene rubber boots created with budget-conscious whitetail deer hunters in mind. Whether hunting from the ground, an elevated blind, or a platform in the trees, this footwear pair has outdoorsmen covered all season long. Both boots—a combination of neoprene and hard-wearing natural, vulcanized rubber—are 100-percent waterproof.
Hand-crafted rubber provides long-lasting odor control and anti-aging properties, and flexible, yet durable material reduces the risk of rubbing and chafing while conforming to wearers’ feet. Other features include fold-over calf pipes that provide additional ventilation when things heat up; integrated four-inch steel shanks in footbeds that offer lasting support; rugged rubber outsoles that feature a 4x4 grip and slip-resistant soles for enhanced traction in all weather conditions; and wide openings that ensure boots slide on and off with ease and accommodate tucking pant legs inside. Muddy.
5.11
Made by 5.11 for high-end, professional performance, the Response XR1 line offers multiple levels of lights designed to meet the varying needs of professionals in high-pressure environments. All three models offer powerful illumination in a compact form, making them ideal for law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders.
The Response XR1T ($75) is the largest of the trio, offering enhanced grip and durability, while the Response XR1C ($65) is more compact, perfect for everyday use without compromising performance. Despite being a mostly polymer construction, the Response XR1P ($50) strikes a balance between size and power, offering high performance in a portable form. All models feature multiple lighting modes, are constructed from rugged, impact- and weather-resistant materials, and are dual-fuel 18650 rechargeable compatible. The XR1 series provides reliable, long-lasting lighting in demanding conditions. All Response XR1 lights are offered in black, and the Response XR1P is additionally offered in orange.
