The Southwest is just not a great environment for most tipi tents. Between the rocks, insects, and relentless dust, it is incredibly difficult to find the right place to pitch one, and they are noisy in the wind.
There are numerous things that will keep a hunter from getting good rest in the backcountry, but for me, the idea of an intruding grizzly bear is near the top of the list. That is if I’m not surrounded by an electric fence that puts out over 10,000 volts. This past fall I had the opportunity to do a backpack hunt in an area with a dense population of grizzly bears, so I was thankful for the opportunity to put the Bearwatch Systems fence to the test.
Camp Chef’s Alpine Heavy Duty Cylinder System has proven to be absolutely dummy-proof. Out of the box, it comes with everything you need to get a hot fire going, except the firewood - that’s on you.
The Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent is a great option for the weekend warrior when you only have a few days to scout/hunt.
Elk hunting involves bringing home copious amounts of meat to be processed, and that meat needs to get from point A, the field, to point B, the freezer, all while remaining cold. The Bakcou Insulated Game Bag is an oversized soft cooler with a 60” zipper across the top.
This may be the last outdoor table you’ll ever have to buy. At first, the price may appear steep but the level of quality on this table is instantly apparent when you see and handle one in person.
I’ve been using the Zenbivy sleep system for six years now, but my wife hasn’t been as enthusiastic. When we’re […]
I’m always looking for unique ways to assist in preparation for a hunt; as of late much of that focus […]
The year was 2018 and I had just returned from an elk trip with my father. The trip was rather […]
The evolution of the hound hunter’s most valuable tools When I switched from hunting with bird dogs to hunting with […]
Who knew that a bag of beads would be one of the most useful things I would own? Well, apparently […]
For years, one of the many tasks on my pre-hunt checklist has been activating my Garmin inReach Mini. I’d happily […]
