Blog Archives - Backwoods Pursuit

Backcountry Gear Talk Podcast

February 22, 2020February 27, 2019 by Backwoods Pursuit

If you love to talk gear for your backcountry trips, you’ll want to come join us for some gear talk with Chad Ryker of the Backcountry Rookies. Chad invited me to join him on their Backcountry Rookies Podcast to talk about how Backwoods Pursuit got started. We also discuss some of the gear we’ve been … Read more

Coming out heavy

April 20, 2024October 3, 2018 by Backwoods Pursuit

One last solo trip on the final weekend of the Idaho archery elk season put me in the middle of some rutting bulls and gave me the chance to test out some more gear. It all came together on the last day of the season with a great call-in

Backcountry Palace

February 11, 2020September 26, 2018 by Backwoods Pursuit

Had a chance to test the Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Explorer in the backcountry last week. They call this the “Backcountry Palace”, and I’ll be putting out a full review of this shelter shortly. Looking a for a shelter that is big on space, light in your pack, and full of flexibility? This one deserves a serious look. This thing is huge….. more than comfortable for 2 people

Nights In the Backcountry

June 2, 2020September 12, 2018 by Backwoods Pursuit

Trip number one is in the books, and another is soon to come. Saw some amazing country, spotted some nice bulls, and tested some awesome gear. Time to fill the freezer! The Zpacks Duplex tent combined with the S&S Archery trekking poles was a phenomenal combination to keep the weight to a minimum while giving you everything you could hope for in a 21oz two door, two vestibule floored, shelter.

Backcountry Training Never Stops

February 11, 2020August 21, 2018 by Backwoods Pursuit

Signs of a good time! Backcountry training is a year round endeavor for me. Gear testing happens all year as well. Later this year I’ll bring you a Trekking Pole and Exo Mountain Gear 3500 review. This morning’s hike features two of the many products I’ve been testing and will bring you reviews on following the hunting season.