Outdoorsmans Atlas Trainer Review
I go from two extremes: One, from almost nonstop summer and fall scouting/hunting in steep backcountry, to another traveling for work where I can’t consistently hit the mountains or...
1-Arrow/Day, 7-Day, Cold Bow Challenge, sponsored by Black Ovis
Hey all, since this blog is about making you a better buck hunter, I wanted to give you an opportunity to test your accuracy limits with a bow (and...
BlackOvis NWT Merino Wool Review
BlackOvis NWT Merino Wool Review
By Howard Mee, Guest Contributor
Quality base layers can mean the difference between an enjoyable trip and a cold, miserable day. In this review, I'll go...
In the Field: Endeavor ED 10.5×45 Binoculars
(HINT HINT, you're crazy if you don't read this entire post) I'm a believer in buying the best glass you can afford. I also believe that the only way...
Winner Announcement: BlackOvis.com $500 Shopping Experience
Announcement time is here! Last week I interviewed Kendall Card, co-founder of BlackOvis.com (and Camofire.com) here on the Rok Blog. His online hunting & gear supply stores link...
Yeti vs. Canyon Coolers
There is nothing worse than coming back to the trailhead after an exhausting pack out to find that the ice in your cooler is toast. That elk meat is...
Backcountry Boots
Backcountry Boots By Rokslide Staff Simply put, boots are one of the most important pieces of gear in your hunting arsenal. They can literally make or break your hunt....
Schnee’s Hunter II Pac Boot Review
Schnee's Hunter II Pac Boot by Robby Denning, Rokslide Staff My father, Doug, was a big mule deer hunter from as early as I can remember. Back in...
Kryptek Dalibor II Soft Shell Jacket Review
I'm an early-season bowhunter, chasing muleys from the desert mountain ranges to the high country of the West. These seasons typically run about mid-August through late September. Daytime temps...
Western Expo: New Vortex 20×56 Kaibab Binos
Vortex made it happen by introducing these new 20x56 in their Kaibab line. I'm a big big advocate of glassing from a tripod, so that 5x is worth the...
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Black Diamond Icon 500 Headlamp Review
As backcountry hunters, we all strive to have a well-rounded gear list full of items that we know we can count on, everything from...
Kuiu Icon
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The Red Zone, with Jared Bloomgren
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Maybe it stems from fond memories of our fathers or grandfathers pulling the ol' 30-06 out of the cabinet with the faint aroma of...
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That September afternoon was cool and overcast. My teenage son, James, and I had climbed to a glassing point above treeline...
Puffy Jacket Shootout, Alaska Style
Puffy Jacket Shootout, Alaska Style By Luke Moffat, Rokslide Prostaff Puffy jackets. Aside from backpacks, puffy jackets are cussed and discussed more than...
