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Choosing the Right Crispi Boot

· Brad Carter

Choosing the Right Crispi Boot

Editor's Update: We no longer sell Crispi boots, (after we sell out of inventory) but we've kept this guide available because it reflects our hands-on experience fitting and selling hundreds of pairs. We've also added...

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Brad Carter's 2021 Mule Deer Gear List

· Brad Carter

Brad Carter's 2021 Mule Deer Gear List

Some of our most requested content is from other hunters wanting to know what we use, and why. So we thought we’d put together some gear lists of exactly what we’re carrying into the backcountry...

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90 Miles in – A Crispi Colorado Boot Review

· Brad Carter

90 Miles in – A Crispi Colorado Boot Review

I’m sure you’ve heard this asked before: “What’s the most important equipment I can get for hunting?” And you’ll usually find one of first answers to be: “Get Good Boots!” I think many of us...

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Athlon Cronus 15x56 Binocular Review

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Athlon Cronus 15x56 Binocular Review

At under $800, does the Cronus 15x56 compare to other brands in the "Big Glass" industry? Through testing, we've found that Athlon delivers incredible bang for your buck, and the Cronus 15x may turn some...

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Sitka Traverse Zip-T Review

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Sitka Traverse Zip-T Review

Sitka Traverse Zip-T The Traverse Zip T is “an abrasion-resistant outer layer for mild days and an insulating mid layer for the cold. The durable knit outer face fabric protects a soft fleece backer that...

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Backcountry Bow Repair Kit

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Backcountry Bow Repair Kit

Equipment failure during a hunt can end the hunt, especially when one  your essential tools fails, like your bow. Today's compound bows have a lot of pieces working together to provide incredible accuracy. However, if...

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