Gear

I recently decided to expand my styles of hunting and picked up a shotgun for turkey and coyote hunting. I wanted to test out a red dot scope on...

Get ready for a no-nonsense backpack showdown! I've taken these backpacks straight into the field, thoroughly testing and evaluating each one. I'm here to give you the vital information...

I’ve tried several pack systems over the years, and it never seem to fail: the shoulder harness slides into my arms where my collarbone and shoulder meet and wreaks...

I’ve owned the Hilleberg Niak for two years now, and it’s seen about 50 nights of use (including a 10-day sheep hunt in the Brooks Range), summer through winter,...

The Tentipi Safirflex 15 is a tipi-style center-pole tent that provides easy set up and a large footprint. One guy can set this tent up in 10-15 minutes.  Due...

I was able to field-test the Stone Glacier Cirque Jacket, a true game-changer and the first of its kind in the Stone Glacier lineup. Designed to meld heat and...

I had the privilege of taking the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Set for a spin, and I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences with these pieces of gear. The...

Over a decade ago, I was introduced to Kowa (properly pronounced KOH-uh) Optics of Japan.  Kowa wasn’t new to optics.  Like many hunters, I was just new to Kowa. ...

After my initial Born Primitive Outdoors review, I finally got my hands on their Quiver Half Zip Hoodie. In my opinion, you can never have enough jackets or hoodies,...

Long backcountry hunts require plenty of gear to get you through the hunt. This requires a larger pack as well. In a past article, I reviewed the Akek Alpha...