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Billy makes the jump into top end hunting clothing with 5 pieces from Sitka Gear: The Jetstream Jacket, Kelvin Lite Hoody, Core Heavyweight Bottoms, Mountain Pant, and Core Lightweight Hoody. After a full season of...
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Are you looking for lightweight optics for your backcountry adventures? Check out our latest gear review on some of the lightest scopes on the market!
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Lightweight and durable often don't fit in the same sentence when looking at camping gear, unless you're talking about Hilleberg Tents. Hilleberg has long been one of the most respected tentmakers in the world. A...
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The new Trinovid 10x42 binocular offered by Leica comes in at a price point ($999) that isn't as familiar for Leica. Outsourcing production to Portugal has allowed Leica to produce and compete in a mid...
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In regards to my gear list, 2016 has brought some significant changes. I have upgraded three of my main gear areas including: clothing, pack, and finally safety equipment. I anticipate writing a full review of...
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You'll probably hear me say this a lot - the lighter you can be when hunting the backcountry, the faster you can move, and the longer you can stay before you are completely fatigued. However...
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By Dennis Donati When it comes to choices for archery equipment, there have never been so many good options to choose from that I can remember. There have always been the big three, or four,...
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As soon as you hold the EXO Mountain Gear pack, you know it was conceived by experienced backcountry hunters. After you spend a few days with it deep in the backcountry, you appreciate its versatility. I've...
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By Randy Johnson Sea to Summit’s Comfort Light Insulated sleeping pad is in my opinion one of the best outdoor pads that I have ever had the opportunity to review. This pad features an innovative,...
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At first glance, the Slumberjack Rail Hauler pack looks a throwback to external aluminum frames from two decades ago. However, this pack is much more than it seems. It incorporates some very well designed features...
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I wouldn't say that my hunting methods have changed very much over the past 5 years. However, every few years I'll come across a new product or method that, I feel, improves the effectiveness of...
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Basic Description: Therm-a-Rest’s ultralight three season inflatable sleeping pad that replaced the original NeoAir sleeping pad. The new XLite weighs 12 ounces in the regular size and 8 oz in a small. It has an...
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