Gear

After weeks of testing, the results are in. This year’s bow test puts the top 2025 carbon bows through six head-to-head performance categories—all in one video. Each bow was...

Sitka Ambient UL 60 Hoody When I saw the release of the Ambient UL, I knew I needed to get my hands on one.  Sitka is obviously building on the...

I'd bet you are like most and want to shave as much weight off of your pack but still have everything you need to be successful in the backcountry?...

Despite a world that none of us fully understand anymore, the Rokstaff remains a constant. Doing as we've always done, hunting and testing gear.  There have been some truly...

The Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod with ball head caught my attention the first time I saw it. I was looking for a sturdy tripod for shooting and glassing...

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...

MSR vs Jetboil The year I was just getting into backpacking, there was a website also getting started. It was Rokslide--a forum and e-mag type website built around gear for...

Ripcord Ace Arrow Rest By Steve Speck, S&S Archery New for 2015, Ripcord arrow rests has come out with a fall-away rest called the ACE. The ACE is...

Otto NoizeBarrier Micro As avid hunters and shooter’s one of the most crucial pieces of equipment we can invest in is quality hearing protection. I find at the range ear...

In Part I, Building an Extended Range Muzzleloader, I covered both choosing a muzzleloader and the best caliber for hunting big mule deer.  In Part II, it's time to...