They are little bit on the pricy side but a must for someone like me who is always screwing around in the woods. So far I am super happy with my new ones and they were worth every penny. Like all good gear though I pick it up a bit at a time when I can afford it, and it has taken me this long to replace them. I will be trying my luck at rabbit hunting and maybe a bit of ice fishing this weekend if time allows so you may get lucky and get your lost hunter after all.