Why I'm Ditching My GPS, SPOT and Satellite Phone on Backpack Hunting Trips Those are some pretty key pieces of safety gear for any back country hunter. All 3 of these items might be a tad overkill with the SPOT and a satellite phone but being that I work from home and service web design/marketing clients all around the world it's fairly … [Read more...] about Why I’m Ditching My GPS, SPOT and Satellite Phone on Backpack Hunting Trips
Buying a Used Ford Truck For Your Hunting Trips In BC?
If you want to travel and hunt around BC then a pickup truck or a good SUV is often the ticket to hunt all around the province. A good pickup truck will haul you, your buddies, your trailers, your quads, your river boats, and side-by-sides all around the province chasing whatever is in season or just enjoying the outdoor lifestyle we're fortunate … [Read more...] about Buying a Used Ford Truck For Your Hunting Trips In BC?
Hilleberg Allak Backpacking Tent Review
A good, no make that GREAT tent should be an essential part of every backpack hunters gear. In the hunting circles I am in most backpack hunters are looking for a tent that can accommodate 2 people and their gear, is light enough to be hauled up mountains, small enough to be packed without being too cumbersome and doesn't get laden with … [Read more...] about Hilleberg Allak Backpacking Tent Review
Stone Sheep Hunting Gear List – Updated For 2012
A few years ago I put out the first version of my backpack sheep hunting list, after a few more trips and miles on the trail I've upgraded some gear and refined the list a little more. This list isn't the be-all-end-all of sheep hunting gear lists but it's a good start, I may have missed a few items and will add them over the coming weeks if thats … [Read more...] about Stone Sheep Hunting Gear List – Updated For 2012
Sitka Gear 2012 Open Country Lineup
Sitka Gear continues to improve their gear offering, especially for mountain hunters and 2012 is no exception. June 1st sees the release of several new items in Sitka's "Open Country" lineup. For those of you who don't know "Open Country" camo is arguably the best mountain hunting camo available on the market today, and it's not just for mountain … [Read more...] about Sitka Gear 2012 Open Country Lineup
Sitka Timberline Pants Review
This year we had the pleasure of taking on Sitka Gear as an advertiser on our website. FTC requires we provide full disclosure on our relationship with sponsors. Sitka provided us with this gear in exchange for our published feedback on the product, good or bad. There is no agreement in place as to what I can, or cannot say, but the gear was … [Read more...] about Sitka Timberline Pants Review
Sitka Coldfront Jacket and Pants Review
This year we had the pleasure of taking on Sitka Gear as an advertiser on our website. FTC requires we provide full disclosure on our relationship with sponsors. Sitka provided us with this gear in exchange for our published feedback on the product, good or bad. There is no agreement in place as to what I can, or cannot say, but the gear was … [Read more...] about Sitka Coldfront Jacket and Pants Review
Layering For Your Hunt- Sitka Gear
Layering For Your Hunt Layering 101: With Sitka Founder, Jonathan Hart from Sitka Gear on Vimeo. Layering is an important aspect of equipping yourself for an enjoyable hunt. Multiple layers of clothing working in synergy to "wick" moisture away from your body, keep you cool when it's warm and warm when it's cool. This short video from Sitka … [Read more...] about Layering For Your Hunt- Sitka Gear
First Lite Merino Wool Review – Merino For Hunters
If you've ever worn Merino wool clothing while on a hunt or outdoor adventure then you probably don't need to be lectured on the benefits of this natural fiber. However for those of you who don't know, Merino Wool is derived from the "Merino" species of sheep. These sheep are highly prized because there are many unique characteristics in the wool … [Read more...] about First Lite Merino Wool Review – Merino For Hunters
RedRam – Merino Wool Base Layer Review
RedRam is a line of affordable Merino Wool thermal underwear for everyday use. The are many benefits of Merino Wool but as a Base Layer (next-to-skin) layer Merino works especially well. Merino Wool is different from regular wool in that the fibers are much smaller and less course. Because of the tiny fibers Merino Wool doesn't feel itchy when … [Read more...] about RedRam – Merino Wool Base Layer Review
