Big Agnes C Bar 3-Season Tent
On the eve of a big trip into the backcountry, time to make sure we know exactly how to assemble the tent. This Big…
Good To-Go Dehydrated Meals
On the eve of heading into a new season, we taste and rank all the camp meals from Good To-Go. Dehydrated meals are a…
Überleben Stoker Flatpack Stove
I needed a way to cook birds in the backcountry that didn’t consume burner fuel and also didn’t add weight or bulk to a…
Katadyn Hiker Pro
Water. It’s proven to be one of the biggest challenges of our Way Upland trips. I’ve tested multiple solutions, but I’ve been most impressed…
Big Agnes Dirt Dagger Tent Stakes
I own lots of tents for lots of different backcountry scenarios. I’ll be replacing every tent stake I have with Big Agnes 10” Dirt…
Coleman EasyStay Airbed & OneSource
During the early season, I broke out my backpacking tent and lightweight sleeping pad for a few nights camping in the backcountry. It had…
Seek Outside Tipi Tent with Stove
What do you get for someone that already has everything, goes on extreme adventures into the backcountry, regardless of the weather? A gift for…
Gerber ComplEAT
Alex and I were huddled around burners staring at cookpots waiting for water to boil on the inaugural night of a backcountry trip. It…
DUDE Shower Wipes
Though I was cutting as much weight as possible for an overland trek, I allowed for two luxuries: a toothbrush and a pack…
Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Cubes
I knew when we hit the trail this season that we had multiple river crossings in our future. There was a good chance I’d…
BigBlue 63W Portable Solar Charger
Phones, cameras, watches, navigation devices, satellite messengers — our trips require a lot of power. Normally I don’t even talk about our plugin requirements…
Thule AllTrail 45L Hiking Backpack
I own lots of backpacks and I’m always hesitant to get a new one. But I’ve had pack envy for awhile because innovation in…
Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Pit
When you roll into an unimproved camp after dark (improved road my ass) scavenging rocks for a fire pit is on the bottom of…
Zenbivy Light Bed – 10°
I have a difficult time sleeping in traditional sleeping bags and mummy bags are out of the question. Most mornings after a bagged night…
Camp Chef Ranger II
I wasn’t happy with the under-powered cooktop that came standard with my camper. Standing around waiting for water to boil on cool camp mornings…
Coleman Steel-Belted Portable Cooler, 54 Quart
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…
Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Pack
When you’re headed into the backcountry bird hunting, it’s always a balancing act between how much gear you can carry yet still have enough…
Thermacell Backpacker
Biting bugs can ruin a backcountry trip. Since most of our hunting occurs after the frosts of fall, insects are rarely a nuisance. But…
Cabela’s Alaknak Tent
Backcountry bird camp isn’t complete without a wall tent. But ditch the heavy canvas tent and opt for the Cabela’s Alaknak instead. Made of…
ThermaCELL
There is a lot of down time during the season. Early on when the weather is still hot, that down time brings a whole…
Helio Pressure Shower
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….
The Brute Cooler
The Brute Cooler is appropriately named — hard core, roto-molded, large handles, rubber latches — it’s got it all. Made in America by Brute, a…
Camp Chef Rainier Campers Combo Stove
Small and portable, the Camp Chef Rainier Campers Combo Stove ($153) is complete with a one-burner stove, and a non-stick griddle and grill. The griddle and grill are…
UST Wetfire Tinder
A human can survive without food for three weeks. Hypothermia and exposure are the real killers in the wild. I’ve added the UST WetFire™ Tinder ($7) to…
NEMO Equipment Dagger Tent
The NEMO Equipment Dagger 2 Person Tent weighed in a full 2 lbs. lighter than my old backpacking tent. That may not sound like much but…