Field & Stream magazine gave top honors to the best new hunting and outdoor products yesterday,announcing thirty winners in eleven categories in the magazines annual "Best of the Best" round-up. Winning products were battle-tested by the magazine's expert panel of gear fanatics to ensure they're up to snuff. "Best of the Best" winners, along with other notable outdoor gear, are featured in Field & Stream's September issue, on newsstands August 21.

With archery elk season right around the corner in many western states-and with temperatures still reaching into the 70s, 80s or even warmer-the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering tips for hunter preparedness in hot weather.

Brunton, industry leader in the development of gear for outdoor adventure, announced their Solo 15 Portable Power System is receiving Field & Stream's Best of the Best Award in the hunting technology category for 2008. Each year the magazine's editors rigorously field test hundreds of pieces of gear for several months. The judging criterion includes significance of the innovation, the quality of the design, and the value it brings to hunters.

Sitka, designers and manufacturer's of performance hunting gear and apparel, announced their 90% Series Jacket and Pants is receiving Field & Stream's Best of the Best Award in the hunting outerwear category for 2008. Each year the magazine's editors rigorously field test hundreds of pieces of gear for several months. The judging criterion includes the significance of the innovation, the quality of the design, the originality of thought, the ambition and scope of the project, and the value it brings to hunters.