Backpacks

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...

Review: EXO K2 Frame with Horn Hunter Attachment By Ross Russell, Rokslide Staff I had the opportunity to use the EXO Horn Hauler shed hunting in 2016, which was...

Seek Outside Flight Two Most years, my hunting season lasts about four months including the lengthy Montana spring bear season. Most of my days out involve long hikes from the...

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...

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...

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,...

Seek Outside Wingspan Pockets 2022 saw Seek Outside bringing a full backpack product line change in material From X-Pac to UltraPE 400. More on this very new material later.  During...

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...

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...

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...