Month: January 2020
Power Conservation in the Field
Power conservation in the field is a real concern with today’s technology driven outdoors experience. GPS handsets, phones, cameras all require juice.
Converting From a Car Camper to Backcountry Hunter: Equipment
Becoming a backcountry hunter from a career car camper means shedding ounces and focusing on gear meant to be hiked in. We break down what it took.
FirstLite Klamath Hoody Review
Into the Mountains I recently took my FirstLite Klamath hoody with me while turkey hunting in the San Isabel National Forest. While that...
Review: FirstLite x Nemo Stalker 0° Sleeping Bag
After a chilly night in August I realized that when fall came in the Rockies I’d need something rated a little lower like the Stalker 0° Sleeping Bag.
Review: Danner Crag Rats
Danner Crag Rats are a USA made mid hiker for above the treeline. A Gore-Tex liner provides waterproofing and dual speed laces provide lacing options.
Ptarmigan Hunting in Way Upland
This season I was invited on a ptarmigan hunt with Brian Koch of Ultimate Upland. Our episode has been edited and is live up on Youtube....
Outdoorsmans Long Range Pack Review
I picked up the Outdoorsmans Long Range Pack for the 2019-2020 upland and big game seasons in Colorado and put it to the test as I made the...
Only Eight?!
Let’s just say my New Years Resolution in 2019 was overly ambitious.I only made it to 8 of 41 Wilderness Areas, but expanded my horizons as an outdoorsman.
Turn Signal
Coming Home I recently wrapped up my month off hunting in Pennsylvania and did rather well considering the weather and some other factors....