Filson Ultra Light Weight Jacket
Brian founded Ultimate Upland in 2010 to be the most comprehensive resource for upland hunting enthusiasts. Since then it has grown into a community where bird hunters congregate and share their love for the sport. Brian shares detailed accounts of Ultimate Upland adventures in pursuit of wild birds in the wildest places.
Koch is joined afield by hunting partners Labs and Llews.
Details. This shirt, along with most of the latest Orvis upland apparel, is all about the details. Stretch fabric, articulated elbows, fast drying with Polygiene treatment for odor control let you wear it on hot, multi-day treks, look great and not smell like garbage. Everything is low-profile, from snaps to pockets, so there is nothing…
Great Father’s Day gifts are elusive. He has everything. Nothing ever fits as well, lasts as long, or grills as precisely as it should. Stop beating your head against a wall trying to find that one thing he will love. Grab him a pair of 5.11 High Abrasion Tac Gloves this year. Available in colors…
Give your hearing the ultimate protection with custom molded plugs that will fit perfectly. Decibullz are easy to shape and if your first attempt isn’t quite right, they are the only earplugs on the market that you can reheat and re-mold. You’ll get the perfect fit for the exact shape of your ear with plugs…
It’s hard to find a women’s specific upland vest—more often than not we are resorting to men’s vests that can be too large and cumbersome for us. If you’re looking for a vest that is simple, well-made, and actually fit for a woman, take a look at Orvis’s Women’s Upland Vest. This vest ($149) comes…
Staying warm is great, but I can’t stand feeling like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man while hunting. I was able to wear Filson’s Ultralight Hooded Jacket in single digit temps with just one layer beneath and retain that sweet spot between sweating and hypothermia. Yet, this jacket is sheer enough that the bird vest slides easily…
The upland game vest may be the single most-utilized piece of gear in upland hunting. Regardless the terrain, bird species, weather conditions…. the vest is always part of the hunt. Depending on the time of year, it has to fit over different layers, carry different loads, securely stow essential gear. And for me it’s gotta…