Spending four days covering the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) in Orlando last week was one of those "best of times worst of times" experiences. Why? With nearly 20,000 exhibitors, the array of outdoor related products that are trotted out is mind boggling. On the flipside, walking the aisles of the mammoth Orange County Convention Center's nearly million square feet of space is not for the faint-hearted or flat-footed. Comfortable footwear and a hard resolve are a must.

Each year, manufacturers and distributors use the show to unveil their newest and best products and services, and this year was no exception. My boss, Jordan Outdoor Enterprises Ltd (Realtree Camouflage), chose the event to introduce its latest camo pattern - AP-HD (All Purpose High Definition) – designed to blend in well in any floral setting in any region and climate. Other companies did the same. Other the next few weeks, I'll attempt to cover those that might be of interest and use to our local outdoor enthusiasts. T