BY JIM COBB

Spring has sprung, as they say, and we look forward to crawling out of hibernation and preparing for the warmer, longer days ahead. The sun is shining brighter, and there might even be some green starting to pop up along the trail. Critters are waking up and shaking off winter. Their various calls, whistles and grunts form the soundtrack as we venture down the path to see what we can see.

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1 Knog Bilby Headlamp

Headlamps have come a long way in recent years. This model is silicone, making it extremely comfortable. Its five LEDs provide lots of options, from a seriously bright 400 lumens to a red light for night use and even downlights that are perfect for reading. On the “high” setting, the Bilby Headlamp will run a full five hours, and on “low,” more than 100 hours on a single charge. No cords are necessary; just pop the light out of the silicone band and plug it directly into a USB port.

MSRP: $59.95

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2 Grim Survival Gunsmith Card

Grim Survival has made quite a name for itself in recent years by producing a huge line of tools that fit into your wallet or a survival tin. The Gunsmith Card is three times the thickness of the company’s normal cards and is made from the same corrosion-resistant, surgical-grade stainless steel that Grim Survival uses for its other tools. It’s designed to be easily carried and is approximately the size of a thick credit card. Among the features are a castle nut wrench, muzzle wrench and carbon scrapers. It won’t replace your toolbox, but it’ll get the job done when you’re in a pinch.