Gear

As a dedicated backcountry hunter and backpacker, I’ve learned that a good night’s sleep is crucial on every hunting trip.  For early season hunts, I usually carry a quilt...

Mystery Ranch has updated their minimalist expedition hunting pack, the NICE Metcalf, for 2014.  The Metcalf is a minimalist duffel on frame design utilizing Mystery Ranch’s NICE load bearing...

Western hunters have a lot of choices when it comes to stability equipment.  From minimalist ultralights to big-glass heavyweights, the industry is saturated with stability options marketed to the...

For a DIY hunter to kill more than a few big mule deer, he has to be proficient in all three weapon types: archery, muzzleloader, and rifle.  In my...

The Perfekt Boot at a Reasonable Price by Ross Russell As your feet go, you go!  After another long descent and multiple black toe nails from my toes digging into the...

Davis Tent It was ten degrees on a late October elk hunt as I rolled out of my sleeping bag onto the ground. Already shivering I pulled on mostly frozen...

Today's Tipsy Tuesday is straight from the Western Hunting Expo featuring Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision Equipment https://javelinbipod.com/. Mr. G walks us through the Spartan Precision Equipment lineup and...

FORLOH BTM Pro Pant ReviewThis past fall, I fancied myself an upland hunter and found myself behind my brown dog, trying to pin down wild roosters in the thickest...

I interviewed Mike Hudgins of Cooper Firearms about their current offering in a lightweight backcountry gun.  This Model 54 in the six pound range for short action calibers is...

You can find the latest product releases and connect directly with the manufacturers here on the Rok Blog.  If you're a long-range hunter, you might be particularly interested in...