Gerber ComplEAT
Alex and I were huddled around burners staring at cookpots waiting for water to boil on the inaugural night of a backcountry trip. It…
DUDE Shower Wipes
Though I was cutting as much weight as possible for an overland trek, I allowed for two luxuries: a toothbrush and a pack of…
Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Cubes
I knew when we hit the trail this season that we had multiple river crossings in our future. There was a good chance I’d…
BigBlue 63W Portable Solar Charger
Phones, cameras, watches, navigation devices, satellite messengers — our trips require a lot of power. Normally I don’t even talk about our plugin requirements…
Thule AllTrail 45L Hiking Backpack
I 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
When 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°
I 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
I 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
Yes, 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
When 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
Biting 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
Backcountry 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
There 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
Hunting 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
The 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
Small 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
A 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
The 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…