Gear

Last year I picked up my first GPS watch and for the most part it did what I needed. But for a wristwatch, it was pretty bulky, had more...

Why in the world, would a hunter want to buy an Alpacka packraft? Literally, what do these two worlds have in common? A packraft is like any other watercraft...

I covered selecting a gun/caliber, energy requirements, selecting a peep and bullets in Part I and Part II. For this post, let's select our powder, cover an accurate loading procedure,...

I'm not gonna lie … I like big glass.  My spotting scope choice for general western hunting has been the excellent Swarovski ATX 85mm for nearly a decade.  That...

Soft Shell Bonanza by Matt Wymer, Rokslide Prostaff Soft shells... Just the words alone can cause a debate between mountain hunters with most arguing that a soft shell is...

Maven is no stranger to Rokslide.  Staff, members, and myself have used and reviewed multiple products from Maven here since Maven’s inception nearly ten years ago.  Their direct-to-consumer sales helps deliver...

As an avid backpack hunter and now guide/outfitter, I am always looking for creative ways to shed weight from my pack. However, sometimes the juice isn’t worth the squeeze...

The Kifaru  Fulcrum The excitement brought about by the arrival of the Kifaru Fulcrum was short-lived. Any city slicker can ride an old trail nag but only an experienced horseman...

Kryptek Traverse Merino Wool Merino wool garments have come a long way in recent years and have become some of the most worn pieces many companies push out. Why? Merino...

Kryptek Women's Line Review By Andrea Bertrand, Guest Contributor I must say I was very excited to be able to test out the new women’s line Kryptek released in 2017.  My...