4 NAPA Deep Cycle Marine Battery Review | Napa Trolling Motor Battery TESTED!
How important is a deep cycle marine battery? They are not that “cool” piece of gear you show your buddies or post about on social media, but not having the right deep cycle marine batteries or the right trolling…
Best Image Stabilized Binoculars | Sig Zulu6 HDX vs Kite APC
Things are changing in the world of optics. Are image stabilized binoculars any good? If so, which ones are the best for hunting? What are the advantages and disadvantages of image stabilized binoculars, and in what situations would you…
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Best Hunting Pack? – Exo Mountain Gear K4 3600 Review [LONG TERM]
Is the Exo Mountain Gear K4 the best hunting pack you can buy? Is it worth the money? To answer that question, I need to back up more than a few years to add some context about life before…
Best Ultralight 3 Person Tent? | Zpacks Triplex Review
It is rare in backcountry hunting to be able to literally cut POUNDS from your pack without significant sacrifices to comfort. Enter this Zpacks Triplex review. The Zpacks Triplex Tent is a true ultralight 3 person tent that packs…
Tricer Tripod Review | Tricer-BC vs Tricer-AD vs GTP-1 – Innovative Game Changers?
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…
BioLite BaseCharge 600 & 1500 Power Station And Solar Generator Review | What You Never Thought Possible
The world has come a long ways in the products available for our outdoor adventures. Power stations like the BioLite BaseCharge 600 and BaseCharge 1500 and their ability to be charged via 100 watt (W) solar panels exemplify this…
My Medic Review | BEST Backpacking, Hunting, Hiking FIRST AID KIT OPTIONS | 1 lb Custom First Aid Kits
No one ever “wants” to have to use a first aid kit, but when you need one, you need one, especially a backpacking, hunting, or hiking first aid kit. If something goes wrong when in the backcountry, it is…
EXO Mountain Gear K4 5000 Review – ONE-YEAR TEST | Best Hunting Backpack?
Four miles into the Idaho backcountry, and with two mule deer bucks down, the Exo Mountain Gear K4 pack was about the get a workout. Not only that, but having torn the meniscus in my knee during a September…
Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 Scope Review | Crazy Durable, But Worth The Money?
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 20-plus years, you have heard of Nightforce Optics. The Nightforce NX8 riflescope is one of their more popular models, boasting some impressive specs and one that can easily…
Schnee Boots Review | Best Leather Hunting Boots? – Schnee Granite 600g Cold Weather Boots
Schnee boots have long been popular with a great reputation, but it was not until I personally had the chance to test them out that I came to appreciate the value of this style of all-leather boot. While leather…
Durston X Mid 1P Tent Review | Lightweight + Affordable
Why would I want to do a Durston X Mid review? Well, over many years of running multiple different tents, I typically found myself only bringing freestanding tents on backpack hunting trips due to their ability to handle the…
Zamberlan Anabasis Boot Review | Impressive Sub-16oz Zamberlan Hiking Boots
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,…
30° Katabatic Palisade Quilt Review | Best Backpacking Quilt? | Stupid Warm
Is the 30° Katabatic Palisade ultralight quilt the best backpacking quilt you can buy? There is a strong argument for that statement, and we will do our best in this review to give you the details you need to…
Athlon Ares ETR 3-18×50 Riflescope Review | Extreme Temperature & Long Range Tested
For this review of the Athlon Ares ETR UHD 3-18×50 riflescope, I had the chance to put it through a year of hard use, both in the field on hunting trips and at the range. I received this scope…
Zpacks Plex Solo Review | UNBELIEVABLE 13.9 oz UltraLight Tent
Having tested the Zpacks Altaplex in recent years, when I saw the Zpacks Plex Solo 1-person tent, I REALLY wanted to do this Zpacks Plex Solo Review. Even lighter than the Altaplex, this tent is a stunning 13.9 ounces…
Best Zamberlan Hunting Boots? | 21 oz Zamberlan Baltoro Lite Review
I am ALWAYS on the lookout for the perfect lightweight hunting boot. This Zamberlan Baltoro Lite review comes from that pursuit. Zamberlan hunting boots have proven to be top notch in our team’s testing, but there normally seems to…
Sig Kilo 6K Review | Kilo 6K HD Compact vs Kilo 10K ABS | Small but Powerful Package
The world of rangefinding binoculars has changed. Are you still sacrificing optical quality to have a two-in-one? This Sig Kilo 6K review comes on the heels of our monster rangefinder binocular review, where we had the unique opportunity to…
Mystery Ranch Marshall Pack Review | 6400ci Backcountry Pack | Ordinary or Extraordinary?
Hunting packs are one of the most vital pieces of gear to any western hunter, and the Mystery Ranch Marshall is designed to fill that need for the person who wants a pack not only capable of carrying the…
Kowa TSN 99 Review | Kowa Optics Defying Again | Kowa Spotting Scope Review
With the introduction of other big optics, this Kowa TSN 99 review was something that we really wanted to put together. How does this Kowa TSN 99 spotting scope stack up against the uber popular Kowa TSN 88 spotting…
ALASKAN TESTED! – Nemo Sleeping Bag Review | Nemo Stalker 0 Degree Sleeping Bag
Is there any better place to test gear than Alaska? This Nemo sleeping bag review was born from a hunt that I recently was able to go on….a hunt of a lifetime. I was the lucky winner of an…
Athlon Ares Spotting Scope Review & Comparison | 65mm vs 85mm | INSANE VALUE!
Over the past year I have been testing both the Athlon Ares G2 UHD 20-60x85mm Angled Spotting Scope and the Athlon Ares G2 UHD 15-45x65mm Angled Spotting Scope. We wanted to compare both of these side by side for…
Kodiak Canvas Tent Review | Detailed 12×12 Cabin Tent Review
Camping in cold weather doesn’t have to be miserable. In fact, if you use a Kodiak Canvas tent like this Kodiak Canvas 12×12 Cabin Lodge tent, it can be downright comfortable. Winter camping has become one of my favorite…
Argali Rincon 2P Tent Review | Argali Hot Tent – Best Ultralight 2P Hot Tent?
My quest for the perfect backcountry tent is what lead me to do this Argali Rincon 2P Tent review. As some will remember, I was previously using the Six Moons Designs Haven Ultralite Tent, and while that tent served…
10X42 Tract Toric UHD Binoculars Review | Tract Optics = Incredible Value
Ever since their inception, I have been really intrigued by Tract Optics. As a huge fan of quality glass, especially SCHOTT Glass, the Tract Toric binoculars were certainly ones that I wanted to try since they are a more…
4 Outdoor Vitals JACKETS TESTED & COMPARED | Vario, Ventus, Nova pro, Nova UL
I used to think that life didn’t get much better than being single. The freedom to buy any piece of gear that caught my eye like these Outdoor Vitals jackets AND do whatever I wanted without needing to run…
11 Best Rangefinder Binoculars | TESTED SIDE BY SIDE!
Looking for the best rangefinder binoculars? Well, you’ve come to the right place as we spent the last two years gathering, testing, and using these rangefinder binoculars to find what we liked and didn’t like about them to determine…
Six Moon Designs Owyhee Review | Light weight & Versatile 2P Shelter
How well you sleep in the backcountry is one of those things that can significantly impact your experience in the great outdoors. This Six Moon Designs Owyhee tent review takes a look at one of the three most important…
First Lite Wick Review – 37.5 Technology Review – Field Tested
During our testing for this First Lite Wick review, we specifically looked at the 37.5 Technology and if it really works. We had the chance to really put it to the test. So is it really worth all the…
16 Best Coolers For Camping, Hunting, Ice Retention & The Money | A Truly Objective Cooler TEST!
What are the best coolers on the market? What are the best coolers for camping? What about the best coolers for hunting? What are the best coolers for the money? There are SO MANY ice chests out there that…
Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag Review | 20F Tested
Are you looking to shave weight from your pack without sacrificing comfort? That was our goal with this Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag review. The design of this new Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag is one that lends itself…
Seek Outside Backpack Review | Lanner 5400 Review – Envy Worthy Weight Savings
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…
Tract Toric Spotting Scope Review | Tract Optics High Value 27-55×80 Spotter
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…
Zeiss SFL Review | 10×30 & 10×40 | Insanely Good | Best In Class Ultralight Binoculars
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…
Forloh Camo Clothing Review | USA MADE FORLOH Hunting Clothing – Worth the Extra Money? My 2 Cents
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…
Exped Ultra 3R, 5R, 7R Review | Best Exped Sleeping Pad EVER?!?!
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…
Springbar Tent Review | Springbar Classic Jack 140 Review | Challenge Old Man Winter
If you’ve ever tried to camp in the cold weather it can be downright miserable. That is unless you have the right setup like the a Springbar Classic Jack 140 hot tent paired with the Winnerwell Woodlander Double View…
Forloh Youth Hunting Clothes Review | Best Youth Hunting Clothes? | 3 Essential Pieces
Hunting clothes have come a LONG WAY in recent years, especially youth hunting clothes. FORLOH is a company that actually has a line for kids and carries some of the best youth hunting clothes on the market. We’ve done…
Athlon Cronus G2 Spotting Scope Review | Master of Value?
The Gen 2 version of the Athlon Cronus spotting scope G2 comes with much anticipation, particularly given how well Athlon Optics have fared in many of our recent optics reviews. Is the latest Athlon Cronus spotting scope a true…
Tract Toric 2.5-15×44 Review | Tract Optics Ultra HD Powerful Hunting Scope
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…
Swagger Bipod Review | SEA12 vs SFR 10 – Are Bipods Good For Hunting? Essential or Dumb?
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…