Thule AllTrail 45L Hiking Backpack
byI own lots of backpacks and I’m always hesitant to get a new one. But I’ve had pack envy for awhile because innovation in…
Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Pit
byWhen you roll into an unimproved camp after dark (improved road my ass) scavenging rocks for a fire pit is on the bottom of…
Zenbivy Light Bed – 10°
byI have a difficult time sleeping in traditional sleeping bags and mummy bags are out of the question. Most mornings after a bagged night…
Camp Chef Ranger II
byI wasn’t happy with the under-powered cooktop that came standard with my camper. Standing around waiting for water to boil on cool camp mornings…
Coleman Steel-Belted Portable Cooler, 54 Quart
byYes, I know, everyone and their brother has a roto-molded, armageddon-proof cooler that costs more than their actual freezer. There are umpteen companies now…
Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Pack
byWhen you’re headed into the backcountry bird hunting, it’s always a balancing act between how much gear you can carry yet still have…
Thermacell Backpacker
byBiting bugs can ruin a backcountry trip. Since most of our hunting occurs after the frosts of fall, insects are rarely a nuisance….
Cabela’s Alaknak Tent
byBackcountry bird camp isn’t complete without a wall tent. But ditch the heavy canvas tent and opt for the Cabela’s Alaknak instead. Made…
ThermaCELL
byThere is a lot of down time during the season. Early on when the weather is still hot, that down time brings a whole…
Helio Pressure Shower
byHunting in Alaska this year I went 20 days without a shower. Never again. NEMO makes the Helio Pressure Shower ($99) specifically for these backcountry adventures….
The Brute Cooler
byThe Brute Cooler is appropriately named — hard core, roto-molded, large handles, rubber latches — it’s got it all. Made in America by Brute, a…
Camp Chef Rainier Campers Combo Stove
bySmall and portable, the Camp Chef Rainier Campers Combo Stove ($153) is complete with a one-burner stove, and a non-stick griddle and grill. The griddle and grill are…
UST Wetfire Tinder
byA human can survive without food for three weeks. Hypothermia and exposure are the real killers in the wild. I’ve added the UST WetFire™ Tinder ($7) to…
NEMO Equipment Dagger Tent
byThe NEMO Equipment Dagger 2 Person Tent weighed in a full 2 lbs. lighter than my old backpacking tent. That may not sound like much but…