Get Your AVENGERS’ Inner HAWKEYE On With This Field Tested Archery Gear
When it comes to archery, the Avengers’ Hawkeye is a hero to behold. He’s just a human like you and us, but his training and skill make him someone you want at your side. Speed, hand-eye coordination, being both tactical and zen at the same time, balancing decisive action and inner peace are what make tactical archery so much fun. We’ve curated and field tested the below tactical gear that will help you get your inner Hawkeye on.
All these products were independently curated by our editors. Where applicable, we share our personal experience using products plus online reviews. Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Curator Folio will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. All prices are accurate and items in stock as of the publication date.
From Personal Experience: An archery bow is only useful if it’s there when you need it. This folding tactical longbow can be by your side whenever, wherever you go. At 60 inches open, the SAS Tactical Survival Bow folds down to a mere 21 inches for extreme portability that can fits in a backpack.
Promising review: “Great value, high quality, accurate built like a tank. Shoots accurate, built like a tank! I am a regular recurve and longbow archer. I bought this to keep in my truck or pack without fear of limbs being damaged in the hot car. This “thing”, “beast” aka Timex of the bow world is almost indestructible. But it shoots almost….almost ( serious competition bow it is not, serious rugged hunting bow it is) as well as my target competition bows. Unlike my other bows this one is always handy in my car for wherever I am to pull it out of its case, set it up, string it and shoot in less than 2 minutes flat.” — Richard A. Kemp
Available on Amazon for $219.95
From personal experience: Before I started using these LED lighted nocks, I was losing an embarrassingly large number of arrows in the brush and tall grass near my house. Without question these lighted nocks dramatically improved my skills by enabling me to spend much more time practicing instead of searching for lost arrows. These clever accessories come in different colors, and I like the blue ones best.
Encouraging Review: “These are awesome! I bought a pack of these nocks without much hope for quality given that they are so much cheaper than all others I saw online and on stores, but boy was I wrong. They fit great on the arrows, are bright as a shooting star and last lit for an incredible amount of time. As a matter of fact, there is one on a target at the end of my backyard that has been lit for over 72 hours now, and counting. I am buying another pack and would recommend these to anyone. The brightest are the green ones, followed by the red ones.” — Juan Garcia
Packages of 6 available on Amazon for $12.99
3TIGER ARCHERY 30-INCH CARBON ARROWS WITH REMOVABLE TIPS (Pack of 12)
From personal experience: I keep 24 or more of these carbon arrows in my quiver when I’m practicing my speed shooting. At just over $3 per arrow, these arrows have proven to be great for practice and training. They’re reliable, feel good in your hands, and priced great for the quality.
Encouraging review: “Excellent arrow for the money. Definitely get your money’s worth out of these. I have been using them for target practice over the last two months and don’t have any complaints. I use them with my 45 lbs recurve bow. They have held up very well. None of the shafts have split or fractured despite a few bad shots that hit a brick wall and another that hit a rock. Nor have any of the flights come off yet despite shooting clear through some of the targets.” Moe Gee
Sets of 12 available on Amazon for $38.99
4KRATARC MULTI-FUNCTION BACK QUIVER WITH MOLLE SYSTEM
From personal experience: Tactical Molle webbing and a generous storage pocket make this back quiver both highly functional and just plain good looking. Sized to hold a hefty number of arrows and fully adjustable, you can carry an ample supply of arrows on your adventures.
Encouraging review: “Great back quiver….The quality looks to be durable and feels comfortable on my back. I don’t care for side quivers and this one looks way cooler. I took it out a few times and it works great. Arrows fit fine… The pouch is great for storing glove, extra heads and keys. My brother has already ordered his after seeing and trying on mine. No complaints so far.” — Amazon reviewer
Available on Amazon for $29.99
5BOSE BLUETOOTH AUDIO POLARIZED SUNGLASSES
From personal experience: We demoed these bluetooth audio sunglasses at the SXSW Conference and they were extremely impressive. Quality sunglasses materials for everyday wear made for stylish glasses and the hidden bluetooth speaker and integrated microphone combo meant we could listen to music or carry on a phonecall handsfree. Great for when you’re on the move and need both hands. The open-ear audio lets you stay aware of your surroundings while listening to music or making calls.
Encouraging review: “Blown away! This works really well! It is my first frame/headset. It is a bit large, but sound is awesomely clear. I was walking in the wind and received a call. i was able to talk and be heard clearly without covering the wind… normally what i would do on the cellphone.” — Amazon reviewer
Available on Amazon for $199.00
6KRATARC PROTECTIVE 3-STRAP ARM GUARD (Length 9'’)
Note: We want to clarify that we’re not in any way obligated to recommend Kratarc products. We have purchased these curated products with our own money and field tested them for our own use. Their products have been both reliable and affordable. We enjoy using them which is why three of their products are being recommended for this article.
From personal experience: Having a good arm guard is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any archer. The Kratarc guards are lightweight, sturdy and comfortable to wear all day, plus (we have to admit) look really good when you wear it. And they’re priced great.
Encouraging review: “Unbelievable price and quality! Very highly recommended! The size of this thing is great and the quality for the price is astonishing! It’s so beautiful that as soon as I received it I threw it on and started taking shots and then stopped to write this review! I absolutely love this arm guard and couldn’t recommend it more!” — Amazon reviewer
7KRATARC ARCHERY GLOVE FINGER PROTECTOR
From personal experience: This archery glove is easy to use with a hook and loop wrist fastener. Comfortable while giving full range of motion and good dexterity. The thick finger pads enable you to keep shooting without getting fatigued.
Encouraging review: “Fits perfectly. This works great and fits perfect on my right hand and left I’m barely learning so I keep switching to find which side will work for me.” — Jennifer Jimenez
Available on Amazon for $10.99
8 5.11 TACTICAL STRYKE OPERATOR UNIFORM PANTS w/FLEX-TAC MECHANICAL STRETCH
From personal experience: 5.11s are my favorite tactical cargo pants for their functionality, fit and durability. They are excellent for anything you want to do in the field, comfortable, and last for years. Fabric coatings help keep them resistant to dirt so you can stay cleaner longer.
Encouraging review: “Great, Great, Great!…oh, did I mention that they are Great? These are amazing pants!!! If you’ve never worn the 511 Stryke pant, get these!!! You will probably never wear any other type of cargo pant after wearing these. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but they last forever and are great quality! I wear them every day for the job. I bought these in the green color because I am an Arizona Ranger and they are perfect for it! They have a little bit of give in the waist which is perfect for any of us over 40! I also really like to two horizontal pockets at the top of the thigh on these pants! I use one for my folding knife and the other for my I.D. I know other brands of these are less expensive like Propper and others….but these are made just So Much Better than them.” — John Braden
Available on Amazon, price ranges from $59.99 — $86.99 depending on size.
9FIELD LOGIC HURRICANE STORM ARCHERY TARGET
From personal experience: We’ve shot thousands of arrows (literally) into this flexible archery target and it’s still standing great. Made for outdoor use it weathers no problem, dries fast and stays put. Easy to remove arrows and hasn’t faded so the target graphics have stayed nice and visible.
Encouraging review: “Very Light with EXCELLENT stopping power. I bought a really expensive target and I hated it. It was too heavy and the arrows stuck in it and I could not get them out. I decided to try and get a smaller Hurricane Storm Target and this this is wayyyyyyyy better. It is very lightweight to move around the range and it stops my arrows in a way I didn’t think was possible. I am shooting 5mm Easton Axis at the max draw weight from a Hoyte Defiant. I can pull the arrows out with two fingers and I have not had one punch through yet even on the edges of the target. I would highly recommend this product. The colors also make it easy to see the targeting points at sixty yards. The white dots stand out really well instead of the colors starting to blend together like other targets.” — Amazon reviewer
