Yes, it's official. It is now September. And with September comes everyone's favorite season: Fall. Yes, Fall. The season when tailgates drop, hoodies are dusted off, and your Summer scouting starts to pay off.
When those Autumnal winds start to blow, you don't want to be stuck showing up to a Sunday afternoon cookout wearing exactly what you did each of the last 5 years.
Luckily for you, and for anyone else that might read this, the good folks at Lancaster Archery Supply have you covered. We know not everyone wants to drop a ton of money just to be comfortable and warm at the range on those cooler days, and you shouldn't have to.
So, if any of the following scenarios speak to you, join us in pulling on our hoodies and lacing up our boots in anticipation of the best season of all.
LAS Hoodies
Nothing beats a good ol' camo hoodie. The rustic, faded graphics, coupled with the Realtree classic camo pattern, ensure our Washed Realtree Hoodie will be a go-to whether you are grilling, hunting, shooting, or enjoying good times by the fire. It truly is a hoodie that can do anything.
You pull out your smartphone and check your weather app of choice to see the 7-day forecast calls for brisk winds and highs in the mid 50s. You smile to yourself, as you know that means you can wear your favorite sweatshirt to your favorite archery club every day this coming week. You look over and see your LAS Locked Up Hoodie slung on the back of your kitchen chair, ready to help you sling some arrows.
What do drive-in movies, bonfires, hunting trips, football games, and fly fishing days all have in common? You guessed it, a dropped tailgate. If you find yourself in need of a good hoodie to match whichever of these adventures you find yourself on, grab our Tailgate Trophy Hoodie and seize the moment.
Sometimes life is easier when you have dependable, simple clothes that always have your back - like a black hoodie (that hides the dirt) with a camo design that shows your love of archery. Sweatshirts like these don't come around often, so make sure you get your hands on our Freedom Hoodie so you always have that one pull-over to depend on.
There is something to be said for the classic heather grey sweatshirt. They bring back thoughts of simpler times while also somehow remaining timeless. Couple that feeling with our understated but patriotic archery design, and the Born to Tune Hoodie could be everything you've been looking for.
Headwear
If you happen to split your time evenly between archery hunting, tailgating, and playing 18 holes at your local course, then The Club Hat is your obvious choice of headwear. The classic script styling, the athletic mesh backing, the rope across the cap, and the high-profile design all come together in truly be the greatest archery/golf crossover cap ever produced.
If your wardrobe tends to lean back to your halcyon days of the 80s, where your clothes were as stylish and forward-thinking as your tech, then you might want to take a peek at our Born in 1983 Hat. The retro design and colorway match perfectly with the unstructured cotton design to bring you what is probably the best retro hat you'll ever own.
I'll keep this simple - if the Freedom Hoodie above resonated with you, then the Camo Block Trucker will, too.
There has been a cultural phenomenon lately that involves trucker hats and upside-down letters embroidered across them. While many outdoor, sport, and fashion brands have taken a stab at mastering this design, they've all fallen short. That's why the marketing brains at LAS felt the need to bring out our own 'upside-down trucker' in order to show everyone else how it's done. Behold, the Lanc Archery Hunch Cap in all of its inverted, Mossy Oak glory.
Much like the craze of the upside-down hats mentioned above, there also seems to be a cultural shift of sorts in the direction of what most people would call 'duck camo.' This camo design is called that because it is most often associated with/used for waterfowl hunting, but its application is much broader in reality.
This new craze - which frankly makes more sense than the 'you have to turn your head 180-degrees to read this' hats - lends itself perfectly to an amazing new cap from LAS. Our Stretch Hat features that wonderful duck camo on the bill (ducks have bills too), while the off-white color and matching embroidery work to make up a truly amazing hat. It doesn't hurt that this is one of the best-fitting and most comfortable hats out there, too.
Footwear
If you were as active as many of us are during the Summer season, then you might be looking for a good pair of everyday sneakers to replace whatever ragged old things you currently have sitting next to your door. If you're going to be getting new shoes, it only makes sense to invest in some that will reward you with long-lasting comfort and that are as capable as trail running shoes as they are on early season hunts. Luckily for all of us, the good folks at Sitka thought the same thing. Now, we have the Ascent Shoe, primed with Gore-Tex waterproofing and ready to take on the world.
If your days involve any combination of Fall sporting events, farm work, church, and archery practice, then you will need a boot that can cover you regardless of your current environment. There really isn't any need to own multiple pairs of boots and shoes if you could find one that could do it all, and do it better. Enter the Crispi Stivale - your go-to for literally whatever adventure awaits.
If you happened to locate the home address of the writer of this 'Essential Gear for Fall' list, and you approached that person in his driveway and asked, "What shoe would you have if you could only have one shoe ever again?" then that person would say the Alpha Deck Boot from LaCrosse. They are great for puddle-jumping, summer outings, fishing trips, evenings at camp, early and late season hunts, and they look really cool, too.
First Lite and Sitka Fall Apparel
Most of us know that Sitka and First Lite are industry leaders when it comes to dedicated, high-end hunting clothing. But, if you haven't explored their options to any real extent, you should know they offer a good amount of lifestyle and casual wear, too.
If you're looking for a cool weather crew neck, the Sitka Waffle Crew is a great option for your adventurous Fall days. If you want to keep the brand running, you could pair that crew neck with Sitka's Species Hoodie and their Everyday Pant for a perfect cool season outing outfit. Top it off - literally - with their Double Cuff Beanie.
If you lean more in the First Lite direction when it comes to your hunting apparel, then you can check out their Shed Hoody for a warm and comfortable Autumn option. Pair that with their Lined 308 Pant and At First Lite Hat so you can stay warm when the temps start to really drop come late season.
Campfire and Tailgate Drinkware
When the sun rises at basecamp, or the lights are getting low around the fire with more work to do, there's only one thing for it - coffee. Whether you are relaxing with your 10oz stackable mugs and a nice morning brew, or downing an espresso from your 6oz stackable mugs, you'll be sure to need a travel Pour Over for easy caffeine access regardless of your adventure or environment.
Closing
We've been over a good amount of cool items designed to keep you warm when the temps drop, but remember we have a great amount of hoodies, hats, jackets, pants, boots, and drinkware that wasn't mentioned above. Chief among them, our extremely comfortable LAS Blaze Orange Knit Beanie - a personal favorite of many of us here at Lancaster Archery.
Whatever adventures or events you have coming this Fall, remember to stay comfy, stay warm, and have fun.
