
We may be a few months away from shoving off a dock, hoisting sail or paddling down stream, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get nautically prepared. For boating aficionados, water lovers and the maritime curious, the 50th annual Atlanta Boat Show is coasting in to town January 12–15 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

We thought it was time to check back in with one of our favorite purveyors of manly goods, the Best Made Co. Since covering their axes a year back, founder Peter Buchanan-Smith has continued to source, manufacturer and design striking and unique goods of substance.

There is so much new fangled hunting gear out there these days. High-tech gadgets and fancy apparel have flooded the market, and something has been lost in the shuffle. Hunting is a heritage sport, passed down from generation to generation; part of its appeal is the timeless and classic nature of it. This goes for the gear as well.

Deer-hunting season is underway in the South, which means you may find yourself on the other end of an invite sometime soon. If you’re new to the sport, here are a few tips to get you started on the right foot.