I’ve always been drawn to rivers, and subsequently spending time on them. The Kokopelli XPD lightweight packraft was the perfect fit to get me on the water and into places I might not otherwise be able to raft. My fascination
There are a lot of opinions and options when it comes to the world of binoculars, and Maven Optics has brought a variety of models like the Maven B.3 binoculars to market in a direct to consumer model. Over the
Why did the Feathered Friends Flicker Ultralight Quilt catch my eye? After countless hunts where I needed a sleep system light enough to carry “just in case,” I found myself searching for something that didn’t force me into a full
Over the last two years, I’ve been testing this Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down backpacking quilt in the 15-degree regular size, and I’ve pushed its limits in both cold and warm conditions. Quilts used to be a niche product—mostly reserved for
Selecting the right pair of tactical pants when it comes to comfort and durability was extremely important to me. Enter the 5.11 Tactical Stryke pants. With so many brands claiming versatility, I had a hard time knowing which ones would
When you’re deep in the backcountry scouting, chasing elk or deer, or simply backpacking, your sleep system plays a critical role in whether you stay another day or head back to the trailhead to regroup. The first line of defense
Are you a stalking shoe fan, or are you the ol’ wool socks to get in close kind of person? I’ve tried both, and I have to say—I’ll sacrifice the little extra weight and space in my pack for the
When you are going deep into the backcountry, an ultralight rifle can make the difference in keeping weight to a minimum. The Bergara MgMicro Lite rifle was built with this purpose in mind. Built to be packable with the XLR
The Zpacks Offset Solo Tent is a castle of a one-man tent at just 19.3 oz. This tent has recently been discontinued and replaced with the newer Pivot Solo Tent. While the Pivot Solo does share some design features with
Sometimes boot companies come out with a new boot that catches your eye. That’s exactly what the Zamberlan Adak boots did when I saw them at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City before they had been launched. The
You’ve been glassing for hours on end. Maybe days on end. You finally catch a glimpse of your target buck working his way through a small opening. You put down your binoculars, pull up your handheld rangefinder, and low and
It was early August of 2024, and I was gearing up for an upcoming sheep hunt when I first expressed interest in this Katabatic jacket. Unfortunately, we didn’t get it until later that year, after most of the hunting season
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