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.
“Until this year I’ve never carried a chair into the backcountry. And quite frankly it’s just because at 3, 4, oreven 5 lbs it’s not worth the weight tradeoff to get it there. But enter this year NEMO’s MoonlightElite 1 lb 2 oz, that’s right 1 lb 2 oz, I weighed it. Makes it…
The Ultimate Upland Crew shares their favorite gear, all of it put to the test following bird dogs in wild places. On December 24th we’ll spread some holiday cheer by randomly selecting one fan who likes this video and leaves a comment to receive $100 Cabela’s Gift Card – (No purchase required, winner will be…
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. It’s also a great solution for hosing off bird dogs that have rolled in mystery stench. Honestly, in Alaska I may have smelled worse than the dogs. The Helio packs up…
I spent a lot of time on the skeet range this year, hoping to improve my dogs’ perception of me as a less-than- worthy hunting partner. Sending hundreds of rounds down range in the heat of summer had me shopping for some new shooting gear. A friend mentioned a shirt he had picked up from…
Biting bugs can ruin a backcountry trip. Since most of our hunting occurs after the frosts of fall, insects are rarely a nuisance. But when training in the off-season or even hunting in early-season those bugs can be absolutely maddening. I was one of the original testers of the Thermacell Backpacker at high elevation. The…
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…