Gear

Pardon my long winded rant on this blog, however I feel that this PSA is necessary for every western hunter. Every year we pick our gear for every trip and we are glad to share how well we did picking the right gear for the trip. I am turning this …

This knife review features Outdoor Edge’s RazorSafe series of replaceable blade hunting knives. These knives were purpose built for hunters by a hunter. The Eastmans’ Hunting Journals crew has relied on these knives for over a decade and haven’t been disappointed. From elk, deer, moose, antelope and beyond the sharp, …

This review features the . Bow hunter Dan Pickar unboxes this new bow and shares his first impressions before setting it up for a late season whitetail bow hunt. Full detailed review on this bow coming soon!

  This review features Leupold’s performance eyewear and sunglasses. These sunglasses are built tough and with the features, you need to protect your vision during any outdoor activity. Todd Helms has put these sunglasses through the paces from summer fishing to wingshooting and big game hunting.

This rifle review features Bergara’s B-14 Wilderness Ridge Rifle. This rifle boasts high-quality steel and a one-piece fluted bolt for maximum accuracy in an affordable factory package. It’s designed to be tough as nails and minimized for weight to tackle any hunt you can dream up. Each stock is hand …

This review features the Far Wide mapping app. This is a app built for hunters by hunters. Far Wide features the map layers and tools hunters rely on. . Far Wide also features its own outdoor hunting community. Share your trophy and field photos right inside the app.

  This review features Kryptek’s Sonora Hooded Shirt. This is a lightweight hooded shirt perfect for warm early season hunting but it doubles as a baselayer as the seasons turn cooler. It features buttons instead of a traditional zipper for temperature regulation and maximum comfort. The hood offers concealment as …

This review features two hunting knives made in the USA by Buck Knives. Eastmans’ Todd Helms breaks down the features of the brand new 656 Pursuit Pro Large Knife and the updated, classic 119 Special Pro Knife. Features like a sure grip handle and full tang design make the 956 …

I can’t think of a situation that would be worse than living out Montezuma’s Revenge on the side of a mountain six miles into the high country. Water is the key to sustaining life in the backcountry, and poorly treated water can knock you out of the backcountry quicker than …

When it comes to pack weight, I’d be willing to bet that every seasoned backpack hunter out there has gone through some major changes over the years. I guess you could call these “evolutions or phases,” and I’d also be willing to bet that each person hit each evolution at …