Gear

Each year I reflect back on the seasons that had just passed. I reevaluate my hunting gear and look for ways to improve upon what I used the previous...

Last fall I was fortunate enough to win the Rokslide Sheep Photo Contest. The grand prize was a Stone Glacier Xcurve frame and a Sky 5900 bag to accompany...

Simple yet innovative, Hardside Hydration puts a new twist on the proven platform.  Their system made me do a double take when I first saw it in Salt Lake...

The Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 has become a popular scope. The “HS” stands for “Hunting and Shooting”. It’s light. It’s short. The glass has great clarity and the reticle...

I started hunting big mule deer without much more than a dream and a few extra dollars.  Dad had set me up pretty good with the essentials: a good...

Compact binoculars used to be laughable.  They were almost like toys and I ignored them for years. Zeiss has changed my mind with their new Zeiss SFL 8x30 binoculars.Backing...

A lot of gear-buying decisions come with an overwhelming number of options to consider; Weight, design, and materials come into play with every purchase, with their respective positives and...

Besides the new Obskura Pattern and Sonora Line (see those reviews here and here) Kryptek added another new pant to their lineup: The Bushcraft pant. See it here. Kryptek Bushcraft Pant The...

                                                           I don't usually advertise sponsor specials on the Rok Blog but this one was so good, I figured some of you might really appreciate it.  Lathrop &...

There are certain items we use to hunt that get a design refresh more often than others.  We see companies redesigning clothing lines, boots, bows, and backpack bags often,...