GPO Rangetracker 1800 Review | Super Light, Super Clear

GPO Rangetracker 1800 Rangefinder

A while back we started testing rangefinders for this review series, and as an avid hunter I wanted to do a detailed GPO RangeTracker 1800 review to see how it stacked up against the competition. GPO, or German Precision Optics, isn’t a name you may have heard a ton about, but this little rangefinder is … Read more

S1.A Maven Spotting Scope Review | Field Tested vs 19 Others

S1 Maven Spotting Scope

We love optics here at Backwoods Pursuit, so naturally getting to do this Maven Spotting Scope review was as absolute privilege. When you are trying to decide what the best spotting scope is for your needs, there’s simply nothing better than getting to put it to the test in the field side by side with … Read more

Bushnell Forge 15×56 Review | High Value Binos

Bushnell Forge 15x56 review

Looking for a great pair of binoculars but can’t afford the Swarovski SLCs? We got the chance to put together this Bushnell Forge 15×56 review after testing out Bushnell Forge 15×56 binoculars this year and were pleasantly surprised by their performance, build and clarity. I’ve got to be honest here. Based on my previous experiences … Read more

SIG Oscar 8 Spotting Scope Review | Field Tested vs 18 Others

Sig Oscar8 Spotting Scope

We love optics here at Backwoods Pursuit, so naturally doing this Sig Oscar 8 Spotting Scope review was as absolute privilege. When you are trying to decide what the best spotting scope is for your needs, there’s simply nothing better than getting to put it to the test in the field side by side with … Read more

Zpacks AltaPlex Tent Review | 15.4 oz Elite Ultralight Tent

Zpacks Altaplex Tent

I knew I wanted to test and put together a Zpacks Altaplex Tent review after looking over its specs when Zpacks brought back the Altaplex. It looked like one of best ultralight one person tents I’d come across, but field testing is how you find out how a tent really performs.   Coming in at … Read more

Bushnell Nitro 1800 Rangefinder Review | Clear Value

Bushnell Nitro 1800 Rangefinder

Rangefinders have come a LONG way from a few years back, and the Bushnell Nitro 1800 Rangefinder is no exception. I was stoked to get to test it and put together this Bushnell Nitro 1800 review, because it has some pretty incredible features. My very first rangefinder was the Bushnell Scout 1000 with ARC which … Read more

Kowa TSN 553 Review | INSANE Little Spotting Scope

Kowa 553 Spotting Scope

We love optics here at Backwoods Pursuit, so we were stoked to get to do a Kowa TSN 553 review. We’d heard great things about this little spotting scope and wanted to personally test it out. When you are trying to decide what the best spotting scope is for your needs, there’s simply nothing better … Read more

IA4k Initial Ascent Pack Review | Unique Load-Hauling Ability

Initial Ascent IA4K Pack

We’ve gotten the chance to test some of the best hunting packs out there, and we really wanted to put together an Initial Ascent Pack review after seeing the design and specs of these Initial Ascent packs. Like always, we wanted this review to come from actual use and field testing where we could really … Read more

19 Best Spotting Scopes For Hunting COMPARED! | Insane Spotter Showdown

Best spotting scope for hunting

Looking for the best spotting scope for hunting? Maybe you are looking for the overall best spotting scope on the planet or maybe the best spotting scope for ultralight, backcountry hunting. Here at Backwoods Pursuit we love optics, so getting the opportunity to test so many spotting scopes side by side was a real privilege. … Read more