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Gear Review: Sitka Subalpine Series

November 28, 2017 — 6 Comments

The Subalpine Pattern is the Latest from the Team at Sitka.

In the world of technical hunting clothing Sitka has clearly made a name for themselves as arguably the premier manufacturer. They have a wide range of offerings for all types of sportsmen AND women ranging from whitetail hunters, waterfowl hunters, to mountain hunters and anything in between. With such an extensive offering and the fact that they strive for continuous improvement it’s easy to see why I’m a fan. This past year at the ATA show when I met the team from Sitka it was truly fascinating to see and understand the thought and efforts that go into their work. With all this being said, when I got the chance to try out several pieces from their Subalpine collection I was ecstatic! Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Le Chameau Condor LCX

November 24, 2017 — Leave a comment

When it comes to footwear I’m not one to cut any corners. Even as a child my dad would always tell me you’ve got to take care of your feet. That advise has proven accurate and something I have not taken lightly. Think about it this way, every single step you take while in the field your feet have to balance on whatever terrain you’re on and transmit the force from your body to the ground and back up again. If you’re not on your feet then you’re not going to get much hunting done. With all that being said, I had the pleasure of being introduced to a company I had never heard of before, Le Chameau. While I believe their bread and butter for years has been their outstanding rubber boots they also offer a leather hunting boot. I had the opportunity to try out the Condor LCX this year leading up to and during the hunting season. Continue Reading…

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New Items Going Elk Hunting with Me this Year

October 12, 2017 — Leave a comment

I Sure Hope To Be Taking Another Pick Like This One Soon!

As my elk hunt quickly approaches I am in the midst of making the final plans on what I will be taking in with me. Some of my gear will be tried and true but I’ve got a few new items going with me this time. Over the last couple hunts I’ve come to understand a little more of what one needs in the backcountry and am continually refining what I trust to keep me safe and comfortable. Here are a few items that I believe will help improve my odds of being successful by keeping me in the field longer and wasting less time. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Decibullz

August 22, 2017 — Leave a comment

What is one of the most important things you have to have during your workouts? It’s gotta be good tunes!!!!! In all my life I can rarely remember not having music playing while in the weight room or while running. Of course that has progressed from a boom box and Walkman back in the day to streaming music now. Along with those improvements came advancements in the ways we listen to music. I would like to introduce you to my current method of getting my melodies, Decibullz. Continue Reading…

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Gear Updates: onX, Danner, and LaCrosse

August 14, 2017 — Leave a comment

In todays high tech, extremely competitive hunting gear market it’s often hard to keep up with all the constant improvements being made. With that being said I covered a few of my favorite boots earlier this year from the ATA show (Danner and Lacrosse) as well as the premium offering from onX. I wanted to go back and give you all a few updates. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Wiebe Arctic Fox Knife

August 1, 2017 — Leave a comment

If You’ve Never Used a Replaceable Blade Knife then the Wiebe Arctic Fox is a Knife You’ve Gotta Try.

All my life one thing that hunting season meant was sharpening knives. Yes, there is a ton of other stuff to do in preparation for season but one extremely important tool that I always had on hand was a sharp knife. I’ve found a couple brands that I’ve stuck too over the years and have used folding and fixed blades both. I’ve used stones and ceramic sharpeners and even recently got an electrical belt type sharpener. I have to admit though I had never used one of the replaceable blade knives that have somewhat recently joined the scene. Fortunately for me I was introduced to Wiebe Knives who happen to have several different replaceable blade cutting tools to choose from. Specifically I tested out the Arctic Fox and was impressed with my first foray into simply replacing my blade rather than sharpening it. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: YETI Tundra 50 and Flip 12

July 19, 2017 — 1 Comment

YETI Coolers Lived Up to All the Hype and then Kept Going.

I never realized how much I needed a high performing cooler until I had one. For most of my life I have gotten by with just about every cheap cooler you can imagine. None lasted for long and certainly didn’t keep ice for extended periods of time. I’ve even spent a little more on some there were supposedly better but was still left disappointed. It all changed when I was introduced to YETI Coolers. You’ve heard of YETI, but have you ever used one? I have, then I went and got more. It wasn’t because there was anything wrong with the Hopper 30 I reviewed, but because it was amazing at keeping things cold and with the active lifestyle I live I could use a few more in my life! This review will cover my experiences with the Tundra 50 and Flip 12. Continue Reading…

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What Am I Doing Right Now?

July 12, 2017 — Leave a comment

Its Has Been A Busy Yet Very Rewarding Last Three Months

While it appears to be a slow time of year for us hunters I would argue that there is way more opportunity than most realize. Case in point I was excited for a slow down this Spring so I could actually start pumping out some content. Well, if you follow the page, you’ll agree with me that it did not happen. So I wanted to take today to let you know that while I haven’t been writing I have indeed been gathering some great content to share with you and have some exciting things forthcoming. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Tepui Tents Autana Sky

April 23, 2017 — 2 Comments

How Lucky I Felt to be in this Picture! Home Sweet Camp!

A lot of us tend to focus on going ultralight and shoot for a minimalist approach to our camping setups. What if we had a chance to carry all the comforts with us in a portable and easy to set up tent for our next outdoor overnighter? If you have considered such a situation and you can drive to your camping spot then I’d like to introduce you to a company called Tepui. Amongst other things (Tepui Gear Bags Review), they make top quality and pretty nifty rooftop (or truck bed top) tents. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: OnXmaps

April 10, 2017 — 1 Comment

Hunting Fit, it’s all about preparation, right? You bet!! But don’t think that preparation is all physical. There is also the research required to put you in a position to be successful on your hunts. Besides draw odds and tag applications you need to know the physical location you plan to hunt like the back of your hand. You must know the public and private boundaries, saddle locations, benches, but you also should know what the area looks like from the air. That way you’ll know if what appears to be a meadow, really is a meadow. Enter OnXmaps. Continue Reading…

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