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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.
A newcomer to the upland gear scene, Final Rise was founded by chukar hunting nut and MtnOps VP of Marketing and Sales Matt Davis. Using years of experience of using other vests, the best bits of technology from the backpacking sector, and lightweight yet durable material Matt produced the Final Rise vest which he and…
After many days afield, guiding and testing, Steve weighs-in with the full review of the Pyke Wingman Upland Strap Vest. This American made vest has garnered a lot of attention from “influencers”, but will it live up to the hype? See what this vest looks like when it’s loaded with our standard carry gear. Get…
If I had to suggest one kitchen item that every cook should own, it is this All-Clad Frying Pan. I have been cooking for a number of years and I swear by the quality of this brand. This pan not only heats quickly, but also evenly due to the layer of aluminum in between the…
The Eddie Bauer Micro Therm StormDown Vest or padded vest by Barbour offer the perfect form-fitting mid-layer for the field.
Despite the fact that women’s hunting gear has come a long way, overall, since I first started busting brush, it can still be slim pickins when it comes to female-specific upland gear. Luckily, there are a few companies who are doing it right, not just men’s sizing made smaller, but actual women-designed and women-tailored gear….
As the wear and tear adds up on our current vest, which we’ve used pretty much exclusively afield for 7 years, it’s time to start assessing options as a replacement. This Marsupial vest is American made from a small company headquartered in Arizona. See what this vest looks like when it’s loaded with the gear…