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Turkey hunting essentials of 2019

Turkey hunting essentials of 2019

As turkey seasons are opening across the country, I find myself packing for my second trip of the season. I was lucky enough to be a part of a group trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas and test a bunch of products new to the market. Some were new in 2018, others are probably just […]

Hunting Gear Apr 03

The 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 backpack

The 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 backpack

5.11 Tactical is one of the leading and most recognizable manufacturers of tactical gear. One of their fan favorites is their Rush series of backpacks. 5.11 currently offers their Rush backpacks in three different sizes: Rush 12, Rush 24, and Rush 72. While I don’t have any hands-on experience with the 12 or 72, I have owned […]

Camping Gear Dec 29

Photo of the day: Bowhunting in Washington state

Photo of the day: Bowhunting in Washington state

Bowhunting with a Bear Domain bow, and Carbon Express Mayhem arrows (Montac G5 100g arrowhead). This was taken September 2017 in Western Washington while I was out deer hunting. Although I didn’t get a deer this trip, I still have late archery season which starts November in Washington. *Photo courtesy of Robert McCartney

Hunting Gear Dec 22

Helle Wabakimi: Designed with Les Stroud

Helle Wabakimi: Designed with Les Stroud

Wabakimi… Just say that a couple times in your head. Wabakimi is such a cool name. “Hey Bro, what knife is that?” “Oh man that’s the Wabakimi“. Helle makes extravagant blades, but not so extravagant that they lose the quality of the blade for appearance. It’s a compromise on each – beauty and blade. The […]

Hunting Gear Nov 16

Light My Fire Black Pearl CampKit: Give your campfire skills an edge

Light My Fire Black Pearl CampKit: Give your campfire skills an edge

Give your campfire skills an edge. With the new Black Pearl CampKit, there should be no reason at all for not being able to get a fire started. Light My Fire has created one of the best all in one kit available for getting a sustainable fire started, no matter the weather condition. We’re going into the cold weather season soon […]

Hunting Gear Nov 04

Optimized for Hunting: The Slumberjack Deadfall 65 Liter Pack

Optimized for Hunting: The Slumberjack Deadfall 65 Liter Pack

The Slumberjack Deadfall 65 Pack is designed for multi-day hunting trips and packing meat out. The 65-liter capacity is split between a large main compartment and three external pockets. An external multi-weapon carry system lets you securely carry a rifle or hunting bow. The adjustable trophy carry system accommodates various sized game to allow you […]

Hunting Gear Nov 02

Vanquest Markhor 45 Backpack, Tough Built Gear

Vanquest Markhor 45 Backpack, Tough Built Gear

Quality, Tough, a Lesson in Craftsmanship You deserve the most durable and functional backpack for your next journey. Vanquest is the company you should choose to supply that backpack, IFAK, day-pack, messenger bag, organizer, or whatever bag you can dream up. They are tough, durable, quality, and a lesson in craftsmanship. This particular bag, the […]

Adventure & Travel Oct 30

Danner Acadia | King of the Mountain

Danner Acadia | King of the Mountain

My experience with Danner boots began back in 2001 when the Acadia was the issued winter boot for all Rangers within the 75th Ranger Regiment. It didn’t take long for anyone to figure out they were far superior to the green “Jungle Boots” in almost every application. Since that time, I’ve toured the Danner factory as well as taken […]

Footwear Oct 20

Meal Kit Supply | Evolution of a Meal

Meal Kit Supply | Evolution of a Meal

Plenty of you reading this have served in the US Armed Forces and are all too familiar with the old MRE’s (meal, ready to eat). Plenty more have run into them during disaster operations or when someone pulls one out of a bag when out camping. The content of these sealed pouches has changed quite a bit […]

Camping Gear Oct 20

Danner Scorch 6″ Hot Weather Boot | Quick Look

Danner Scorch 6″ Hot Weather Boot | Quick Look

It’s no secret that I enjoy using Danner boots, and it’s no surprise why. In the toughest environments I’ve been in, Danner boots have held their own. In heat over 110 degrees and while being ground against jagged rocks, my issued Acadia’s were totally dependable. During a tour of the Danner factory in Portland, OR, […]

Footwear Oct 09

Bowhunting | Nockturnal Lighted Nocks

Bowhunting | Nockturnal Lighted Nocks

Of all the equipment a bow hunter utilizes, among the most overlooked items are nocks. A nock sits on the tail of an arrow and connects the arrow to the draw string. When you buy your arrows for bow hunting, there are standard nocks on the arrow (non-lighting). For most hunters, that is what they continue to use. But an […]

Hunting Gear Sep 25

Mission Mercantile Bird Bag Trio and White Wing Label Game Belt

Mission Mercantile Bird Bag Trio and White Wing Label Game Belt

Whether out hunting small game or at your local trap range having a good game belt is always an important piece of gear for your shooting day. A long day in the field with a full belt around your waste will bring up two important questions, how comfortable was it and will I wear it […]

Hunting Gear Sep 02

Hunting Pigs: How to Attract a Sounder of Swine

Hunting Pigs: How to Attract a Sounder of Swine

Oxford describes a herd of wild pigs, or swine, as a sounder. In fact, the name of a group of wild hogs has more to do with the age of the animals than the noises they make. A group of young pigs, or piglets, is often referred to as a drift, drove, or litter. A […]

Hunting Gear May 24

Invisible Advantage: Nature Blinds’ Stalking Shield and HERO Advantage

Invisible Advantage: Nature Blinds’ Stalking Shield and HERO Advantage

The deer rut is synonymous with freezing weather, when the biggest limiting factor for some hunters is staying warm to remain in the field all day. Heated blinds are ideal for dealing with Mother Nature, but many are obtrusive in contrast to their surroundings. The Nature Blind Hero provides all the advantages a hunter needs […]

Hunting Gear May 16

Hog Hunting: Finding and Feeding Pigs

Hog Hunting: Finding and Feeding Pigs

When it comes to setting up a feeding site for hogs, you need to think like a pig no matter how weird it gets. If you were to set a hog trap in the middle of a field you might catch the odd pig, but it isn’t likely to be a mature, well-educated boar. If […]

Hunting Gear May 12

Hunting Trophy Moose in Northern British Columbia

Hunting Trophy Moose in Northern British Columbia

Hunting is something that I have done for a long time. Growing up in Northern British Columbia (B.C.) I have been blessed to participate in many successful hunts. For 37 consecutive years, five more than I have been alive, my family has participated in a group moose hunt. Although not all of us cut a […]

Hunting Gear Apr 26

Fresh water on the move with the Survivor Filter Squeeze Kit

Fresh water on the move with the Survivor Filter Squeeze Kit

The Survivor Filter is a great piece of gear for any outdoor adventure, vacation, or emergency preparedness kit. Most people are surely familiar with popular water filter brands that are in a similar price range, but what I feel sets Survivor Filter apart from the rest is the ruggedness and durability of the product. The […]

Hunting Gear Mar 30

Tactacam 4.0 review: Recording your hunt and range time

Tactacam 4.0 review: Recording your hunt and range time

Whether spending time at the range or on an actual bow or gun hunt, I tried for as long as I could to use my smartphone to record video footage. Even though using a smartphone was awkward and often not very practical, I couldn’t justify paying for a GoPro along with the required mounts. When […]

Hunting Gear Feb 06

Geigerrig Tactical Guardian | Advanced Hydration System

Geigerrig Tactical Guardian | Advanced Hydration System

I wasn’t around to see the fad but rumor has it back in the early 2000’s hydration bladders were so in you could find them in every school, shopping mall and skate park. I was busy filling up my hydration pack (downstream from goats and cows) a few thousand miles away in the sandbox, but I’m confident the […]

Hunting Gear Jan 07

Thermacell Heated Insoles

Thermacell Heated Insoles

We finally got a stretch of weather here in the Pacific Northwest worthy of being called winter. Still mild by the standard of bearded northmen, but cold enough I finally got to put Thermacell’s Proflex Heavy Duty heated insoles to use. Thermacell has a pretty neat setup here. The padded Li-Ion batteries fit in the […]

Hunting Gear Dec 17

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