Backcountry Hunting Gear

Outdoor Vitals Summit Review | -15F Bag Field Tested (Budget Friendly)

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Outdoor Vitals Summit

When it’s time to pick up a quality ultralight sleeping bag, you undoubtedly dread looking at the price tag. This is where this Outdoor Vitals Summit review comes in. When I saw the price tag on the Outdoor Vitals Summit along with their claim of top quality, I definitely wanted to include them in this … Read more

New Black Gold Mountain Lite Review 2020

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Black Gold Mountain Lite Sight

Black Gold Mountain Lite Sight Review

If you’ve been around archery, you probably know that Black Gold Sights makes some top notch bow sights.  The new Black Gold Mountain Lite sight with the dual indicator system is no exception as they’ve brought a new design to this sight, along with the famous Black Gold Sights pins.  So what’s different about this new Black Gold Mountain Lite sight? Well, for starters, the new Black Gold Dual Indicator System offers two different pin indicators which gives you multiple yardage indicators without moving your sight. We’ll get into how that works below, as well as how to set it up.

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Argali Carbon Knife Review | S35VN Elite Hunting Knife

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Argali Carbon Knife

Knives in the backcountry are an item that can easily get overlooked. This new Argali Carbon Knife changes the game. If you’ve ever experienced that dreaded dull knife half way through field dressing a big game animal, this knife might just be your solution. This new Argali Knife came to market to fill a need … Read more

Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker Review | Super Light 1P Tent

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Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker

The Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker 1p tent is a unique shelter that is feature-rich, but weighs in at just 28oz and packs up very small. In this Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker review we are going to look at these unique features and give you some setup help on the Trekker. Skyscape Trekker Specs … Read more

2020 Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag Review | Light & Warm

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Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag

Looking for an insanely light and compact sleeping bag? Need one that packs down so small you might lose it in your pack? (OK…that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point). The Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping bag may be just what you are looking for. When I saw what the Spark … Read more

2020 Exped Downmat UL Winter Review | Light & Warm

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Exped Downmat UL Winter - Backwoods Best

In this Exped DownMat Winter UL Pad review, we look at the Downmat UL Winter M pad from Exped. Coming in at as little as just 16.9 ounces (for the HL mummy style version and 22.2oz for the UL rectangular version), 3.5 inches thick, and an impressive 7.1 R-Value, the incredibly comfortable and extremely warm Exped Downmat UL Winter pad comes in multiple sizes so you can choose what size and shape fits your needs best. We tested the UL version, but if you want to save a few ounces, you can pick up the Downmat Winter HL version and save 5.3oz.

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Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp Review: Crazy Versatile | 2020

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Sea to Summit Escapist tarp

In this Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp review we look at the incredible versatility and details of the Escapist Tarp. If you are looking for a shelter that can conform to your needs every time in the field, the Escapist Tarp is one to look at. It offers you endless setup possibilities and flexibility in the type of place you can set it up. Whether you find yourself in heavy timber with trees everywhere that allow you to take advantage of tying off the tarp, or find yourself in the desert without a tree for miles, the Escapist has you covered.

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Detailed Exped Synmat UL Review | 2020

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Exped Synmat

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 for us over the last year. Coming in at just 16.8 ounces and a super comfortable 2.8 inches thick, the Exped Synmat UL comes in multiple sizes, including both mummy and rectangular so you can choose what size and shape fits your needs best.

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Deschutes Plus Review – Unique Six Moon Designs 2020

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Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus Tarp

In this Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus review, we are going to look at what makes the Deschutes Plus unique. Its design features, such as the interior bug net, make this a great shelter. The netting does a great job of keeping out those pesky mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying bugs. It sets up with one trekking pole, (see our trekking pole review for an awesome ultralight 6.2oz trekking pole from S&S Archery) giving you a great combination for an ultralight shelter option. This is roomy for one, and also gives you the option to add a ground sheet if you want to keep something between you and any critters.

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Best Backpacking Pillow For Side Sleepers | 3 Elite Options

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After doing our last review on ultralight backpacking pillows, I still hadn’t found “the one.”  Several of the ones we tested like the Sea To Summit Aeros Premium and Nemo Fillo Elite are fantastic pillows,  however, in my humble opinion they just weren’t quite the best backpacking pillow for side sleepers.  So we set out to find the best backpacking pillow for side sleepers.  After putting that last review together, we received lots of feedback that many people were also struggling with the same thing, so we kept searching for just the right pillow. 

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