Gear

Processing your own wild game animals is fun, easy and very rewarding. Not only do you save the cost of commercial processing but you are to control the quality of how the meat is cut and portioned for your family. By marking each package personally you know exactly what you …

Todd Helms reviews and tests out Leupold’s SX-4 Pro Guide HD spotting scope in 15-45x65mm. Excellent clarity in low light and harsh sun conditions make this spotting scope versatile. Optimum placement of the focus ring, an oversized eye piece and a unique rotation feature make this scope comfortable to use …

If you’re a sheep hunter you’ve probably heard of Stone Glacier and if you’re into ultralight backpack hunting you’ve also probably heard of them. These are great, simplistic packs that have been around awhile now and they continue to prove themselves in the field. Stone Glacier packs have always been …

Public land hunter Scott Reekers shares his experience and favorite features using the mobile mapping app . Reekers found the app to be loaded with features to improve your hunting experience. From accurate path tracking to customizable pins and markers that can be shared with hunting partners the app gives …

An early snowstorm was hitting the high country and my hunting partner and I were socked in as bad as you could imagine. To save weight, our choice for this trip was a tiny three-season, two-man shelter and we were seriously regretting that decision. To add insult to injury, my …

High country hunter Scott Reekers puts Eberlestock’s new technical hunting apparel to the test on an early season scouting trip. From pants to mid and outer layers and rain gear, Eberlestock now features a well rounded hunting clothing system. Reekers reviews the Afterburner Pants, Cache Peak Jacket, Lost River Jacket, …

The highly evolved design of the J117 Dragonfly II allows the pack to easily convert from a 2,800 cubic inch daypack to a heavy freight hauler with over 5,000 cubic inches of space available for my entire camp as well as my half of a sheep or buck deer. The …

What if there was one item that would give you more endurance? One item that allowed you to go more miles and made gaining or losing elevation easier? What if there was one item that kept you safer in the mountains and put less wear and tear on your body? …

Bow hunter Dan Pickar shares one of his favorite hunting tools. The onXhunt app is a powerful mapping system with movement tracking and waypoint features. Combined with high resolution downloadable maps, the onXhunt app could make all the difference when it comes to recovering a big game animal this fall. …

From Mystery Ranch’s website: The Beartooth 80  is constructed from 330D Lite plus Cordura fabric. This material is a fantastic compromise between rugged durability and lightweight. The low profile SJ Autolock buckles are more streamlined than traditional buckles shaving ounces while remaining absolutely bomber. What makes this pack stand out is …