Stone Glacier: Understanding the Physics of Pack Load
The Rok Blog is the place to connect with some of the top backcountry gear manufacturers. Kurt Racicot of Stone Glacier Ultralight Backpacks sent me a great blog post...
Review: Cooper Model 52 Long Range Rifle
Review: Cooper Model 52 Long Range Rifle
By Sam Millard
There's no getting around the fact that if you want to hunt at extended distances, your gear better be up to...
I Hate Gear!
I hate gear, I hate spending money, I hate shopping— I’d hunt naked if I could. Gear is just a necessary evil to me. It’s not exactly the gear...
Rokstaff and Moderator’s Top Gear Picks for 2017
To wrap up 2017, Several of the Rokstaff and Moderator's chimed in on the gear that really stood out to them in their 2017 season. Some products have been...
FoodSaver GameSaver Deluxe
FoodSaver GameSaver Deluxe by Becca Moffat Many of our friends have big, commercial sized vacuum sealers at home. Although they seemed handy, I was always reluctant to...
FHF Gear PRO binocular harness and Razco Gear Holster Review
FHF Gear PRO binocular harness and Razco Gear Holster Review
Back in 2012, I took a long drive with a couple of close friends. I started in Hamilton, MT and...
SKRE Clothing System Review
Not only did SKRE introduce a new pattern this year, but they also made some design changes to their flagship items making them a better piece while still providing...
T-minus 15 (and win Solid Broadheads)
As the dawn floods the view out my front window, I'm reminded that only 15 more sunrises stand between me and the start of my hunt for Jalapeño. Over...
Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter Boot Review
Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter Boot Review by Jared Bloomgren, Rokslide Staff There are many things to consider when purchasing equipment and gear for your future hunts. Many...
A Season with an Icon – KUIU’s Icon 1850 Pack System
A Season with an Icon – KUIU’s 1850 pack system Darin Cooper Kurt Toney packing a boned front quarter in his carbon framed Icon 1850 and a massive 8 x...
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KUIU ICON By Aron Snyder 5lbs 12oz’s (6000) 4lbs 9 oz's (3000) It seems that the design intent for the Icon was simple… bring...
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...
The Red Zone, with Jared Bloomgren
My friend, Jared Bloomgren, is back with his final installment in his Spot-and-Stalk series (see Spot & Stalk Tactics & Spot & Stalk Part II.) ...
Scouting A New Area: Tips from a Pro
I have worked the past 10 years as a professional scout for WeScout4u.com. The company was founded by Robby Denning in 1997 and has...
“I want a big buck, where should I apply?”
The calendar tells me that this is likely the number one question on buck hunters' minds right now. The days are becoming dim when...
Battle of the 30 Cals
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...
