Gear

  Here we go. We’re approaching zero hour with the start of most 2014 seasons. Some have actually started and I’ve seen a few good trophies come across my desk. With that in mind, I wanted to take a quick second to help you prepare for the opener if you …

As we all know, there are tradeoffs for everything. In the world of optics this seems to be more prevalent than anywhere else. Do you want smaller and lighter or do you want more power and light-gathering ability but heavier (in some cases much heaver) with the ability to see …

  What did I forget this time? When packing for a five or seven-day trip in the unknown of the backcountry this can be a very common and dangerous question, and although I hate to admit it, it’s one I’ve asked myself many times. In an effort to cure this …

For many people across the country hunting isn’t about the trophy taken but the quality time spent with family. Mike is a proud grandparent who spends as much time as possible with the younger generation of hunters in his family. In the spring of 2010 Mike had the chance to …

Finding places to hunt is never easy.  Finding access to public land in the midst of sections of private can be even tougher.  OnXmaps is the solution with their digital mapping products.

Have you ever wanted to keep ice in your cooler longer but weren’t sure how? Watch this video to see two methods to keep items in your cooler cold. All you need is a little dry ice, a couple bags of dry ice and you won’t have to worry about …

Tall, wide and heavy is what every hunter dreams of finding when it comes to antlers on elk and deer. Sure, some of us like other characteristics but I would be hard pressed to find a hunter who wouldn’t pull the trigger on a tall, wide and heavy buck or …

Are you in the market for a new rifle scope?  Take a look at the Zeiss Conquest HD 5 with the Rapid Z reticle.  We promise you won’t be disappointed! For more great tips and tactics, gear reviews and hunting stories click HERE to subscribe digitally and receive instant access!   …

Welcome to the new Eastmans’ Gear Lab! Every issue(EHJ and EBJ) we will review three similar crossover products. Crossover products are pieces of gear that most hunters use but don’t come from hunting based manufacturers. The June/July issue of EHJ will cover stoves for the backcountry. If you aren’t a …

Lucky 365 By Josh Neely Monday, September 1, 2012 marked the beginning of what may now be a tradition. I was lucky enough to glass up and put an effective stalk on a forkhorn buck at midday. I circled around above the deer while he fed and made a great shot. That …