Essentials

Through the years, Yeti has made a plethora of coolers and accessories. What is nice is watching companies like this grow and listen to customer feedback. They are always...

Like most technical hunting gear, such as boots and backpacks, knives are a personal choice when it comes to meeting the user's needs. My choice in a fixed-blade knife...

Adak Bino Harness As binocular harnesses continue gaining popularity, so do the variety of styles and options. Off the top of my head, I can think of eight different companies...

Primus Omnilite and Optimus Polaris Comparison Review By William Hanson I have a real problem eating at altitude.  I had a particularly bad bout with this issue last September and it...

Havalon Knives  By Aron Snyder Anytime you start looking at lightweight gear you can pretty much count on dropping $100 for every ounce saved, but with a Havalon knife,...

Beat the Heat - Cool Strategies for Ice Conservation Travis Bertrand with contributions by Darin Cooper Since I live and hunt in the high, remote deserts of Nevada, it’s...

Electronic Earplugs…a lightweight alternative to foam plugs or ear muffs By Larry Schwartz, Guest Contributor It took a few minutes, but my breathing was finally starting to return to its normal...

Review: Siberian Alpha 85 Cooler By Josh Boyd, Rokslide Contributer For some reason high end coolers can be a hot topic in online forums. It seems like people either...

A fixed blade knife can be a critical piece of gear in the backcountry. You can cut, pry, and split with a good fixed blade if needed. But, the...

I think one of the most unthought of pieces of gear a backcountry hunter can have is a trekking pole. Often referred to as “hippy sticks” by a large...