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I’m always surprised by how many of our products inside North 40 Outfitters are made in the USA.  Contrary to popular belief most livestock feed, animal health products, and even many tack items are manufactured in North America. In the past, I have been a tack and animal health buyer for North 40, I’ve sat on committees in the industry for this category, and I’ve been to countless shows, meetings, supplier’s visits, and factory tours.  However, I have never been to Weaver Leather or Ohio for that matter. So, when I got the invite to the Weaver Leather headquarters and their factory in Berlin, Ohio with our current tack buyer, Erik Haugen, and our farm and ranch category manager, Jesse Ova, I jumped at the opportunity. During our visit, four main themes kept reoccurring as we visited the different manufacturing facilities and of... Read more

  Featuring Ariat’s 4L Technology, the Ariat Men’s Wide Square Baseline Western Boot is engineered to provide cushioned support and stability. A sport-western, these boots have a wide square toe that gives you plenty of room in the toe box, while the full-grain leather foot and upper showcase intricate Ariat stitching. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hi, Celby here with Ariat here and here to show the new Men’s Western Wide Square Toe Boots. It’s the sport western called the Baseline that you’ll find exclusively at North 40. We’ve got a couple of different color options. It has out 4L technology so it’s going to be comfortable, it’s going to be durable and the high quality you come to expect from Ariat. Find it exclusively at North 40.   Read more

  A great for family, better-for-you snack, Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps and Jerky Snacks take ordinary snacks and make them fun and unique. A tasty grab-and-go snack, Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps come in a variety of flavors such as; honey butter, jalapeno, and barbecue. Farmer’s Pantry Jerky Snacks creatively come in flavors such as; steak and fries, chicken and waffle crisps, and bacon and cornbread crisps. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hi, I’m Jeff Baldwin with Farmer’s Pantry and we’ve got two new fantastic snack concepts here. Great for the family, a better for you type product.   We’ve got a baked cornbread crisp, which has four different flavors. We’ve got jalapeno, original, honey-butter, and BBQ. It comes in a 2 oz. and a 6 oz. bag, so you’ve got a grab-and-go type bag and th... Read more

  Lightweight and comfortable, the Itaska Women’s State Hiking Shoe has an all rubber outsole. Plus, it has a waterproof, breathable membrane. This makes the State ideal for those trails that cross streams and demand a little more traction for gripping various terrains.   This is the State Hiker from Itaska Footwear. This hiker is shown actually in a women’s style. It is gray split leather upper with the nylon material and you’ll notice the real subtle accents with the purple in the lacing, in the tape, and then also on outsole itself.   Unlike the first style we looked at, the County Hiker, this one has an all rubber outsole to it and the one feature that we have packed in this particular Hiker unlike the County that we just reviewed, this has a waterproof breathable membrane. And how do you know if it’s a wat... Read more

Lightweight and built for speed, Irish Setter VaprTrek Boots make you feel like you’re wearing your favorite pair of tennis shoes. Built for performance, the VaprTrek is engineered for endurance and durability without adding bulk to your feet. Watch the video below to learn more.   Good morning North 40 Outfitters customers. My name is Corey Bona and I’m with Irish Setter boots in the Red Wing shoe company.   The product I’m going to showcase today is our iconic Irish Setter VaprTrek. This is the light and fast mobile hunter’s boot who goes all day and is going to ultimately want something that has that tennis shoe fit and feel.   This boot utilizes our Red Wing leather or SP foot tanned leather. It’s going to have a synthetic upper which is a lot lighter than a full grain leather would be for that weight red... Read more

Dried rice, burger and red sweet pepper for an unstuffed pepper meal. If you want to be healthy and well-fueled while hiking, hunting, fishing, backpacking or even snowmobiling or skiing, you should consider dehydrating foods and vacuum sealing them into your own custom meals. Dehydrating food is easy. Order online here. Know you what you’re eating One of the greatest benefits of dehydrating foods and creating your own meals is knowing exactly what’s in the food. This is particularly important for anyone with food allergies or other intolerances because suffering a reaction is the last thing anyone wants when they are miles up the trail and help is a far away. Chef Glenn Mcallister, author of Recipes for Adventure: Healthy, Hearty & Homemade Backpacking Recipes, as well as the voice of backpackingchef.com, believes these customiz... Read more

Lightweight and comfortable, the Itaska County Hiking Shoe has an EVA midsole. Featuring a leather and nylon upper, and rubber-accent outsole, the County is a great day hiker for easy trails or running chores around town. Watch the video below to learn more.   Today what we're going to do is review some of the features of the County Hiker, from my Itaska footwear. As you'll note with this particular hiker here, it does have an EVA midsole, which provides great comfort as well as very lightweight construction. It has the rubber accents on the outsole itself, and it is a combination of leather, PUs, and nylon for the upper. It is a typical five lace design on this. It does come with the removable Itaska footbed to it, and so if a person ever needs a new insole or what to upgrade to a different type of an insole, that's certainly an... Read more

Click it and forget it, the Sharkbite Connection System easily connects fittings without tools, glue, and without soldering. This system will connect pipe from 1/4-inch up to one inch. “Cut. Push. Done.”    Hi, I'm Dan Snyder and I'm with the SharkBite Company. In my hands today I have our demonstration piece that is used to show people how the SharkBite connection system works.   You'll notice that there are three different types of tubing in this demo piece. There's CPVC, copper and the very popular PEX tubing. This SharkBite fitting can connect all three of these different pipes together without any tools, without glue and without soldering as well. You'll notice this device here, which is called a detention clip, can be used to disassemble the product by simply pushing down on the retaining clip and actually removi... Read more

Featuring three heating elements that keep your core warm in cold conditions, Mobile Warming Men’s Company Jacket and Vest is Bluetooth enabled. Lightweight, this warming jacket and vest are engineered to keep wind and rain at bay. Plus, using the Mobile Warming Connect app allows you to change jacket or vest temperatures and check battery levels too. Watch the video below to learn more.       Hey, good afternoon. My name is John Cacopardo. I'm Vice President of Sales for Tech Gear Mobile Warming. I'm here to talk about our Company Jacket and Vest.   The Company Jacket and Vest are available in two colorways, both vest, and jacket. What makes us unique about our Company Jacket and Vest is our heating elements. We have three heating elements that will keep your core warm in any condition. The Company is meant to be... Read more

Unlike traditional beekeeping suits that can be thin and hot to wear, the Mellivo Ventilated Bee Keeping Suit is guaranteed to not get you stung. Ventilated, this beekeeping suit is breathable, keeping you cool when working your hives in the summer. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hi, I'm Thomas with Mellivo Beekeeping, and today we're here to introduce you to our new line of beekeeping suits. Standard suits that are traditional out there are pretty thin, and you could get stung through. And they can be really, really hot in the peak of the summer to wear, so it becomes pretty miserable.   We have our new ventilated suit that we're introducing to North 40. It's cool to wear in the summer, and it's guaranteed that you're not gonna be able to get stung through. It's thick enough and breathes really well. So check out this... Read more

  A rugged-tough mountain boot, the Irish Setter Elk Tracker Boot features a welted sole that is not only designed to provide foot stability and traction on various terrain, it can be recrafted. Plus, a memory foam footbed molds to your foot, allowing for a cushioned, comfortable fit. Watch the video below to learn more.   Good morning everyone from North 40 Outfitters. My name is Corey Bonnan, and I'm with Irish Setter Boots and the Red Wing Shoe Company. Today I'm going to talk to you about the Irish Setter Elk Tracker. This is the beefy, burly mountain boot by Irish Setter Boots coming to North 40 Outfitters this next coming hunting season.   The three product I'm going to show you are the three various insulated options we have. The one I'm holding specifically is the 400 gram Elk Tracker. I have two others, the no... Read more

An Ariat original, the Women’s Fatbaby Western Boot is a rugged sidekick made for both comfort and style. Featuring an 8-inch shaft and a 1.5-inch heel, this season’s Fatbabys come in a new variety of colors and stitching. Watch the video below to learn more.   Hi. I'm Selby Hanson with Ariat and here to talk to you today about the new Fatbaby collection that's coming to North 40. We have some great exclusive styles that you'll see for the Mid States Group here at the trade show, North 40 specifically. In the Fatbaby collection we've got a lot of fun new colors for Spring 2019 and some great new options, and again, in the Fatbabys that you've come to know and love, and a great new collection that you'll find exclusively at a North 40. Read more