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.
I’m a sock snob. And the worst part is I don’t really know what makes a good sock until I put it on — too thick, too thin, too scratchy, too floppy. I’m Goldisocks…..errr… Locks. The Under Armour Hitch Coldgear socks are just right. I suspect it’s due to the blend of materials – 63%…
When chasing birds to the tops of peaks, flexible and unrestricted pants that still protect from the thickest of briars are a must. Cabela’s has answered that call with their Instinct Prairie Runner pants ($140) that are made with a flexible polyester/spandex shell and water-resistant nylon overlays to protect you in thick brush. I wore…
This hoodie is for real. The thirteen-ounce cotton/poly material feels like a layer of armor against the elements. Deep pockets and a deep hood let you tuck in and bull through any weather. I wear it everywhere and have yet to wash it once because it doesn’t mind the dirt. Triple stitching and a beefy zipper make…
I don’t recommend flipping a kayak in 40º air temps, 55º water and 25 mph winds in order to test a jacket. Luckily, I already did this for you – actually, it wasn’t for you. But sometimes sh!t DOES happen and I’m glad I was wearing the Orvis PRO Insulated Hoodie for this soaking. Brutal conditions…
It always comes as a surprise to me when I hear people say they freeze their game in ziploc bags or butcher paper. It takes a lot of effort, time and money to hunt wild game. Why wouldn’t we invest in something that will keep our harvest tasting fresh, even after they’ve been frozen…
If you’ve stumbled into a Cabela’s store recently – and it’s tough not to because they are popping up like Whac-A-Mole – you may notice that more and more of the gear they sell is Cabela’s brand. It appears they’ve used the market research from selling all manner of other brands to produce the top…