5.11 Rush100 60L Backpack Review
For nearly two decades Steve has been an upland hunting guide, chasing birds with a brace of GSP.
Originally a deer hunter, the ways of the upland have won him over.
There is a lot of down time during the season. Early on when the weather is still hot, that down time brings a whole host of annoying biting bugs to camp which make getting rest a challenge. We have to admit that we had our doubts with the plastic appearance of the ThermaCELL ($26.99). At our wit’s…
On the eve of heading into a new season, we taste and rank all the camp meals from Good To-Go. Dehydrated meals are a camp staple for tons of backcountry adventure seekers. Good To-Go uses the standard cooking, add an amount of boiling water to a pouch, stir and rest — most for around 20…
Part of the challenge of getting young people started in upland hunting is finding a shotgun they are able to safely carry for walks afield. Sawyer is 8 years old and 60 lbs soaking wet, and though he’s had some success with this shotgun from a rest, we can immediately see the challenges when the…
It’s a Christmas miracle when I find a beanie that fits my large noggin. For me, the trendy, tight-fitting, skull cap-style beanies reduce air flow and don’t provide the warmth and versatility of a loose-fitting knit cap. I was pretty excited when I found the 5.11 Last Stand Beanie. The loose-fitting knit exterior stretched to…
The CZ Wingshooter Elite is the highest grade field double from CZ. This shotgun action and function is very similar to the CZ Drake and the CZ Redhead, but the aesthetic is a fairly big departure from those models. Tons of engraving and scrollwork including on the added black side plates, will it make you…
Alex and I were huddled around burners staring at cookpots waiting for water to boil on the inaugural night of a backcountry trip. It was my first opportunity to pull out the Gerber ComplEAT — I saw the look of derision on Alex’s face. I can’t really blame him because these utensils don’t look like…