Backpacks

I’ve tried several pack systems over the years, and it never seem to fail: the shoulder harness slides into my arms where my collarbone and shoulder meet and wreaks...

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...

Welcome to the 2023 head-to-head backpack test. It is a no-nonsense backpack showdown! In this test, I dive straight into the world of backpacks, putting them to the test,...

Thinking back on it makes my shoulders burn. I had just killed an elk; temperatures were abnormally warm for this October elk season. With no shade available in this...

Like many of those who frequent this site, I’m a gear tinkerer. I’m always interested in trying out new or different gear, whether I “need” it or not. And...

The Exo Mountain Gear K4 is the culmination of over ten years of experience in the backpack industry. It was designed and tested over three years, and the results...

I have two youth Daughters who hunt quite a bit with me the last few years, and just added a third who turned 10 in time for a late...

Established in 2021, AKEK is a new company to the pack scene. When it comes to packs, there is a plethora of companies to choose from, and it can be...

I killed the headlights and eased into the inky blackness of a small turnout along the remote forest road.  My dimmed headlamp narrowly lit the world as I double-checked...

In this gear review, Zach Herold puts the Stone Glacier Terminus through the paces of an entire season. He discusses the ins and outs of the backpack and covers...