Gear

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 …

In my ever present search for supportive, yet lightweight footwear I seem to keep stumbling on to amazing boots/shoes that take comfort and support to the next level. In recent years I have definitely gravitated toward ultralight footwear. To say I have adopted the old adage of “a pound on …

Sign up here for your chance to win a brand new pair of Vortex Fury HD 5000 range finding binoculars! These range finding binoculars are equipped with state of the art range finding technology and fit comfortably in your hand for long days of glassing in the high country. The …

I’d like to be able to tell people that I’ve never been lost, confused, misplaced or just stuck out overnight away from my camp before but that would be a lie! If the truth were to be told, I find myself stuck out overnight a few times each year but …

  Backpack hunter Scott Reekers puts the Sawtooth 45 by Mystery Ranch to the test on a spring bear hunt. This 2-3 day hunting pack is built with organization in mind. With a 270 zipper and mesh pockets, you can find exactly what you want in a hurry.