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 the ability to pack heavy loads, the Seek Outside Lanner 5400 backpack is worth a … Read more
If you are in the market for a spotting scope, you may have come across the Tract Toric UHD spotting scope. Tract Optics has been gaining notoriety in the optics world and for good reason. With a focus on producing high quality, high value optics that will perform well beyond their price point, Tract Optics … Read more
When we first considered putting together this Zeiss SFL review, we didn’t really know what to expect. Zeiss Optics has made top notch binoculars, spotting scopes, rifles scopes and more for a long time, and every time a new product emerges, it’s easy to get excited. We wanted to see if they would keep their … Read more
Hunting clothing has come a LONG WAY in recent years, and it’s now widely considered “gear” rather than clothing. This FORLOH Camo clothing review comes after having tested other brands over the previous 10 years, and really coming to appreciate high performing hunting clothing. While one certainly does not “need” high-end hunting clothing to be … Read more
Are you looking for the best ultralight sleeping pad? The new Exped Ultra Series Pads are quite possibly the best Exped sleeping pads yet, but we needed to test them to be sure. The new Exped Ultra Series comes in four different warmth ratings; the summer version being the Ultra 1R, the fall version being … Read more
Tract Optics has been making a big push to impress in the world of optics, and their latest Tract Toric 2.5-15×44 UHD rifle scope does just that by bringing a high quality rifle scope specifically designed with hunters in mind. It offers a perfect size and magnification range for the hunter, and was built with … Read more
What prompted this Swagger bipod review? Why did we review the Swagger SFR10 and the Swagger SEA12? A recent experience was the driving force to begin testing bipods. We’ve all been there where events in the field drive us to make a gear change. That’s exactly what happened here. The frustration had fully set in, … Read more
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 for this review we have narrowed it down to the two pound weight class. Personally, … Read more
This Women’s Mystery Ranch Metcalf review was born from the fact that more and more women are hunting and want a backpack specifically designed for their body type. There just aren’t that many women’s hunting backpacks on the market, and until more recently, women who wanted to hunt had to use a men’s backpack but … Read more
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 weight to a minimum but also not sacrificing versatility. The Sea to Summit Ascent sleeping … Read more
