Backcountry Hunting Gear

Tricer USA Tripod review

Tricer-BC vs Tricer-AD vs GTP-1 Review

I first learned about Tricer tripods several years ago when I heard founder Drew Miles on a hunting podcast describe several products they were producing for backcountry hunters, including some innovative tripod designs that utilized trekking poles for legs such

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Zamberlan Anabasis boots review

16oz Zamberlan Anabasis hiking Boot Review

Looking for an ultralight hiking boot but don’t want to give up performance? Zamberlan Anabasis boots may be just what you are looking for. Zamberlan makes a wide range of boots from hiking boots to hunting boots, with low, mid,

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Seek Outside Backpack review - Seek Outside Lanner backpack review

Seek Outside Lanner 5400 Backpack Review

Over the years we’ve had the chance to test quite a few hunting backpacks. The Seek Outside backpack lineup isn’t one you may be quite as familiar with, but if you are looking to shave some ounces, while still maintaining

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Best ultralight tripods compared - Ultralight tripod review

10 Best Ultralight Tripods – 2lb Weight Class

Looking for the best ultralight tripod for your outdoor adventure? What is the best ultralight tripod for hunting and backpacking? What features are important, and what features are negotiable? The world of ultralight tripods has a ton of options, but

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Sea to Summit Ascent Sleeping Bag Review

Sea to Summit Ascent Review

Whether you are backpacking, hunting, or camping a good sleeping bag is one of the most essential pieces of gear. This Sea to Summit Ascent review was born from the need to stay warm in the backcountry while keeping the

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White Duck Regatta Bell Tent Review - White Duck Tents Review

A Detailed White Duck Regatta Bell Tent Review

If you’ve ever tried to camp in the cold weather it can be downright miserable. That is unless you have a heat source. White Duck Tents offers a wide selection of canvas tents that are wood stove compatible, which is

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Crispi Guide GTX Boot Review

Crispi Guide GTX Review | 1 Year Field Tested

In this Crispi Guide GTX review we take an in-depth look at one some of the Crispi insulated boots. The Crispi Guide GTX boots are built for your late season hunts where the weather can be foul, the temperature can

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Maven C1 binocular review

Maven C1 Binoculars Review | Good Value Binoculars

Can’t drop a small fortune on a pair of binoculars but still need good glass? That’s exactly where this Maven C1 binoculars review was born. Over the years here at Backwoods Pursuit we’ve tested A LOT of glass, everything from

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Bushnell Forge 15x56 review

Bushnell Forge 15×56 Review | High Value Binos

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

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Kowa TSN 773 Spotting Scope

Kowa TSN 773 Review | Best of All Worlds

We love optics here at Backwoods Pursuit, so naturally doing this Kowa TSN 773 review was an absolute privilege. When you are trying to decide what the best spotting scope is for your needs, there’s simply nothing better than getting

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Sig Oscar8 Spotting Scope

SIG Oscar 8 Spotting Scope VS 18 Others Review

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

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Best ultralight sleeping bag

5 Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag Review | Field Tested

Looking for the best ultralight sleeping bag but having a hard time knowing what is best for your situation? There are so may options out there, each with different temperature ratings, and often times each sleeping bag has multiple temperature

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Best rangefinders for hunting

Best Rangefinder For Hunting – 5 Elite Options

When it comes to picking the best rangefinder for hunting that will serve your needs most effectively, it can be a daunting task. There are so many options, features, and new technologies that it can make the selection process frustrating

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Viam Outdoors Quilt - Best backpacking quilts

5 Best Ultralight Quilts | Field Tested

Selecting the best ultralight quilt for the situations you are going to encounter can be a tough job, given the large number of options on the market today. We conducted real-life testing of these 6 top tier ultralight quilts to

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Mystery Ranch Selway 60

Mystery Ranch Selway 60 Review – Field Tested

The Mystery Ranch Selway 60 Pack was one of the new packs from Mystery Ranch in 2019.  We decided it would be a perfect fit for our backcountry hunting pack review series given its light weight, minimalist design, load hauling

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Sea to Summit Ember Quilt Ember EBIII

Sea To Summit Ember Quilt Review | 25°F Tested

The Sea to Summit Ember Quilt is a unique backpacking quilt that offers features I’ve not found in other backpacking quilts I’ve tested.  While quilts in general are typically more versatile than sleeping bags, this one offers even more versatility

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Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt

30F Tested Enlightened Equipment Enigma Review

In this Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt review we wanted to put this thing to the test and find its actual lower limit. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt that we tested has a temperature rating of 30 degrees, but we tested

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Feathered Friends Raven Sleeping Bag - Backwoods Best

10F Feathered Friends Raven Review | Amazing

The Feathered Friends Raven and Lark sleeping bag lines are nothing short of AMAZING! If you are looking for a premium sleeping bag while still keeping the weight reasonable, this is your bag. Feature rich, super warm, and the highest

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Exped Comfort Plus sleeping bag

23F Exped Comfort Sleeping Bag Review

Looking for a super comfortable sleeping bag that gives you ample room to move around, toss and turn, and still keep you warm? The Exped Comfort Sleeping bag may be just what you are looking for. When I saw what

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Exped Synmat review

Detailed Exped Synmat UL Review | 2020

The Exped Synmat UL Pad is a great option when it comes to ultralight sleeping pads. In this review we look at the Synmat UL M insulated pad from Exped and how it performed in the field in various conditions

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Best backpacking water filters

6 Best Backpacking Water Filters

What’s the best backpacking water filter?  That’s a question many of us ask when looking to venture into the backcountry for multiple days.  There’s no clear-cut answer to that question as the type of filter you might need differs depending

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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT - Backwoods Best ultralight pad

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Review | 2020

The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated pad encompasses everything you want for a comfortable night’s sleep in the backcountry without adding unneeded weight. This thing is crazy comfortably, feature-rich, ultralight, and warm. If you are looking for that

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Best backpacking stove review

6 Best Ultralight Backpacking Stove TEST

Are you using one of the best ultralight backpacking stove options out there?  Are you in the market for backpacking stoves but not sure what features are most important?  We put a bunch of them to the test to help

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Diaphragm elk call holders

Elk Call Holders: 4 Best Options

Diaphragm Elk Call Holders: Is there a difference? Diaphragm elk call holders have come a long way in recent years. Keeping your elk calls protected while in the field can be a challenge.  Elk call holders should keep your calls

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Best backpacking food review

Best Food For Backpacking: 51 Meal Shootout

51 Dinners | 14 Brands | Blind Taste Test You read that right. A total of 51 backpacking dinners were tested and charted for this review to find the best food for backpacking out there. It was no small undertaking

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Field Optics Research Bino Tripod Adapter

Gen 2 Field Optics Research Bino Adapter Review

The updates to the Field Optics Research Bino Adapter for 2019 that really improved this bino adapter.  You may have caught our recent bino adapter review where we looked at the Gen 1 Field Optics Research Bino Adapter, along with

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Best ultralight game bags

3 Best Ultralight Game Bags

Quality Ultralight Game Bags: Worth the Extra Money? Ultralight game bags.  If you’ve ever shopped around, you probably found that game bags come in many shapes, sizes, weights, and materials.  So why are synthetic bags so much more expensive than

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