Let it Rain! Light-Weight Rain Jacket Shootout
LET IT RAIN! LIGHTWEIGHT RAIN JACKET SHOOTOUT by Matt Wymer, Rokslide prostaff This all began with a simple question, “Is it worth paying $300+ for rain gear?” and it evolved...
Long Range Rifles for Hunting – Making the Right Choice
Long Range Rifles for Hunting - Making the Right Choice Mike Johnson - Hells Canyon Armory Long range hunting is one of the few sports out there that...
Minox MD 50 Spotting Scope
Minox MD 50 Compact Spotting Scope By Luke Moffat The old saying goes, “You get what you pay for” and optics are certainly no exception to this rule. However, like...
Beat the Heat! Cool Strategies for ICE Conservation
Beat the Heat - Cool Strategies for Ice Conservation Travis Bertrand with contributions by Darin Cooper Since I live and hunt in the high, remote deserts of Nevada, it’s...
In the Field: Nimrod’s Apex Pack System
I've been testing the Nimrod Pack System since March. Nimrod has designed a system for the hunter who spends one-to-four days at at time in the backcountry. Their...
First Lite: And the winner is….
Well, between a very big Idaho fire, a First Lite evacuation, a Rokslide system shutdown, and a busy scouting season for mule deer, one thing or another has delayed...
Stone Glacier: Proper Use of a Load Shelf
Rok Blog followers have met Kurt Racicot from Stone Glacier Ultralight Backpacks several times. His company is a leading backcountry pack manufacturer and his technical advice is both practical...
Smartphones for Today’s Smart Hunter
Smart-Phones for Today's Smart Hunter By Travis Bertrand The idea of using a cell-phone as a primary camera on hunts is an intriguing option thanks to recent advances with the quality of the optics and...
First Lite Giveaway!
As I've said all along, Rokslide has some cool sponsors! I just talked to Kenton Carruth of First Lite and he wanted to thank Rokslide members for their support...
Mystery Ranch Metcalf Bag – NICE frame
Mystery Ranch NICE Metcalf Initial Impressions By Todd Kelly When I heard that the guys down at Mystery Ranch (MR) had a new bag design for the NICE frame system,...