Decision Tools
Interactive selectors for crossbows, camo patterns, and gear checklists. Answer a few questions, get a personalized result.
HuntGearGuide is owned and edited by Charles Willcockson. Gear guides are published under the Roy Lloyd pen name so the site has one consistent editorial voice across guides, tools, product reviews, and field notes.
The site was built for hunters who are tired of gear advice that never matches real hunting situations. The internet is full of top-10 lists that never explain why, review sites that recommend whatever pays the best commission, and forums that assume you already know what you're doing.
The tools here ask a few plain-English questions — your budget, experience level, hunting environment — and give you a direct answer. No account required. No email capture. Just a fast, practical recommendation you can act on.
What We Build
Buying Guides
Shortlists and comparisons written for specific use cases — beginners, budget hunters, deer season, western terrain — not generic audiences.
Comparison Pages
Side-by-side specs for crossbows and gear so you can see the differences that actually matter before you spend money.
How We Make Money
HuntGearGuide is supported by affiliate commissions. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We participate in Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, and other programs.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations. We only link to products we'd genuinely recommend, and we disclose affiliate links clearly on every page. The tools and guides are free to use regardless of whether you ever click a product link.
Editorial Standards
Product picks on HuntGearGuide are based on a combination of owner review data, manufacturer specifications, and first-hand field experience. We evaluate crossbows, camo patterns, and gear against real hunting use cases — treestand handling, blind compactness, backcountry pack weight — not just spec sheet numbers.
We do not accept payment for placement. No brand can buy a recommendation, a featured position, or a positive review. If a product earns a spot on a guide page, it's because it genuinely fits that use case better than the alternatives at that price point.
Guide pages are reviewed and updated when pricing changes, new products enter the market, or field experience reveals something the original write-up missed. The "Last reviewed" date on each page reflects the most recent update.
Brands interested in having their gear evaluated can learn more on our Send Gear for Review page.
For the complete policy, read our Editorial Policy. For commission details, see the Affiliate Disclosure.
Questions or Feedback
We'd love to hear what would make the tools more useful. Reach out on our contact page.