Huntr104 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'm looking for some feedback from someone who has used the new Gerber Carnivore tracking light. Looks like it would be a big help but it's new and I haven't heard much about it. Anyone use it yet and like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I seen one at the store the other day ... I dont know ... I just dont think I will use it and I already have a couple dozen flashlights ... I might just buy one to have .. I mean at 18bucks you can't hardly go wrong for that kinda money. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light [ QUOTE ] I'm looking for some feedback from someone who has used the new Gerber Carnivore tracking light. Looks like it would be a big help but it's new and I haven't heard much about it. Anyone use it yet and like it? [/ QUOTE ] I seen on another forum, HuntingPA.com, somebody shot a groundhog, and made a mock blood trail. The test was done at night, and wasnt very good results! I would wait before dropping $50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Had asked about this in the equipment room back when it first came out and there was a pretty good discussion. Would be great if it works like they claim, gerber has pretty good knives, wouldnt think they would get into a gimmick product, but you never know. Someone here on the forums e-mailed gerber and dont think they ever got a response. Cabelas has them in stock again, and think they are either $39 or $49, a bit more than I want to spend for a flashlight that might not work as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light [ QUOTE ] I would wait before dropping $50! [/ QUOTE ] These are 18 bucks at Sportsmans wharehouse ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntr104 Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I wish I could find some sort of review on it. I guess I'll have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tech29OhYeah Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Looks cool. Would like to see how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I would wait before dropping $50! [/ QUOTE ] These are 18 bucks at Sportsmans wharehouse ... Steve [/ QUOTE ] You sure it's the same light? Sounds too good to be true. At $18 I don't think they could keep them in stock or make any money on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Will have to check sportsmans warehouse, cabelas still has them priced at $49.99 and once again they are out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntr104 Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Yeah, I can't see them selling for $18. Even E-bay has them full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I'm getting a Streamlight that has the high power white beam, green LED's for the walk in, and blue LED's, (like the carnivore) to make the blood tracking at night a piece of cake. It is in Realtree HD and is rechargeable. Costs about $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Could not ever find a place on sportsmans warehouse site to search for any items. All I could get was a flyer downloaded. You got a link Steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Sportsman's Warehouse has them for like $49 in the Alaska Bush Delivery download section. I think the $18 light is different. Might try to get my boss to spring for one for work...that would be cool. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hort Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I had some questions about the Carnivore tracking light also. I am colored blind and I am always looking for help in tracking. So I emailed Gerber asking for some more info on their product. Here is their reply. I hope it helps. I wrote them: "I saw your ad in North American Hunter magazine for the Carnivore Blood Tracking Light. I was wondering if the light only works on fresh wet blood only or would it also work on dried blood, several hours old? I am slightly color blind and have a hard time blood tracking, especially dried blood. This light could be a huge help to me. Have you done any testing with people that are color blind? I look forward to hearing back from you." Gerber replied: " Thank you for contacting Gerber Blades. The Carnivore light would of course work best of fresh blood but it will work somewhat effectively on nearly dry blood, and not as well on completely dried blood. The lights are designed to make fresh blood stand out in contrast to its surroundings and of course the more dry the blood, the harder it will be to stand out. Though there are several types of color-blindness, the Carnivore should work effectively in providing a goodly contrast to the surrounding area for tracking. The Carnivore is not designed to make the blood luminescent as blood does not have that type of property. However, with this light, the contrast is strong enough that you can easily differentiate blood from its surroundings." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntr104 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light Sounds like a very honest answer. I respect that. It doesn't sound like they're trying to BS you. I'll wait a bit to see if we can get someone who actually tries it this year before I commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I am also color blind and have trouble tracking as well. My deer from this past season lost about a gallon of blood in about eighty yards and I had trouble following the trail. My best friend was practically running along the trail and I couldn't even tell why until I asked. His reply was this "Are you kidding....it's so bloody that I am going to have to wash all my camo when we get home!" I wish I could see it the way that he does. Maybe one of these lights would help in the dark, but I would still be up a creek during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I still have too see this in action before I buy one! Cant justify the price for a blood light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light While I am not completely color blind, my night color vision is terrible. Everything looks brown and grey. I have a really difficult time following blood at night, and if this product does work as it claims, the $49 would be a great deal if just one otherwise unable to follow trail was made visible to me, however I am a bit skeptical until I hear some real results from some hunters who have actually used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Gerber Carnivore tracking light I would like to try one, but I have to admit that I have never killed a deer in the evening and have never even had to track one with someone who had so in order for this to be an effective product for me it would have to work during daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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