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.
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…
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…
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 competing in the space, basically making the same heavy cooler with thick walls leaving minimal room for actual cooler contents. But, I had a space problem. I needed a cooler that…
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…
Though I was cutting as much weight as possible for an overland trek, I allowed for two luxuries: a toothbrush and a pack of DUDE Shower Wipes. Call me a prima donna, but it’s just reinvigorating to be able to wipe away the dirt, grime and sweat of trail toils prior to tucking into…
Phones, cameras, watches, navigation devices, satellite messengers — our trips require a lot of power. Normally I don’t even talk about our plugin requirements because it’s one of the necessary yet annoying distractions from the wild when documenting trips to share with others. But the performance of the BigBlue 63W solar panel was so good…