Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear join me for a behind-the-scenes look at their newest pack design; the K4. After over three years in development and a decade of pack-building experience, the K4 is a finely tuned design and the best pack Exo has designed.

I took to the backcountry this past fall with the Maven C.2 10X28 Binocular and CS.1A 15-45X65 Spotting Scope to see if the combination of the two would work for my style of hunting. In this review, I’ll offer my thoughts on these two Maven optics, why I chose these specifically, and how they performed.

I love my Jetboil Flash and continue to use it after over 2000 miles of backpacking. I have two other popular stoves, yet time after time, I continue to grab the Jetboil. Here’s why.

The Best Underwear for Backpacking: Is there such a thing? I think so, and I've hiked a lot of miles to find out. Never underestimate the power of a pair of underwear that won't stink, bunch up, or cause chafing.

The Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0 might just be the perfect rifle for backcountry mountain hunting. It checks all the boxes of durability, construction, performance, and weight savings. If you’re in the market for a lightweight backcountry rifle then you’ll want to take a look at this overview of the Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0.

Backpacking hats are likely the most underrated and under-discussed items you bring with you into the backcountry. They protect your head from the sun, warm your body when it’s cold, and if you get it wrong, you’ll be extremely uncomfortable. By choosing the right hat, you’ll do yourself a huge favor and see a nice little bump in enjoyment.

The Fujifilm X100V might actually be the perfect camera for backpackers. It’s lightweight, compact, weather-resistant, and is the perfect focal length for documenting a backcountry adventure.

A first look and initial review of the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod from the perspective of a BACKPACKER.

The Argali Carbon Knife is an ultralight solution for backcountry hunters who process wild game in the field.

One of the best backpacking accessories you can purchase is this ultralight massage ball from Rawlogy. In this review, I dive into why, how, and what these things are.

I’ve worn my Garmin Fenix 3 HR nearly every single day for over 4 years. It’s joined me on hunts, hikes, 2000 miles of the PCT, and even to work as a daily wearing timepiece. I’m beyond the point of a “gear review,” but what I can provide is a long term assessment of the Fenix series watches and tell you whether or not it’s worth the hefty price tag.

A review of the Exo Mountain Gear K3 3200.

I’ve never been a huge fan of tripods until now. After a few runs with the Slik CF 634, I’m a believer.

Sometimes you need a boost in the backcountry, but you don’t want to make coffee or mix a drink. How about just popping a caffeinated breath mint?

A user review of the BaseMap mobile navigation application.

I had the chance to work with the team at Superior Wilderness Designs to design a backpack to my specifications and try it out. Funny thing is, all their packs are custom and that’s the best part! Here’s my initial review on the Superior 40 backpack!

I hiked over 2000 miles with the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 1.  These are my thoughts.

I decided to spend some money on optics in 2016 and I think it's time I talk about my experiences.  Here are my thoughts on what worked, what didn't work, and what I'll do going forward.

I purchased my First Lite Kanab 2.0 pants in October of 2016 and hunted throughout the fall with them as much as I could.  These are my thoughts on the Kanab pant from First Lite and I do my best to answer the question of if they're really worth the price.  

After an entire season with the Seek Outside Redcliff shelter, I've decided it's time to put all of my thoughts and experiences with it into one article.  The good, the bad, and what it was like to go from a traditional tent shelter to an ultralight tipi with no floor.  You're going to want to check this one out!