Orvis Pro Series Vest
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 like a collared shirt when I’m upland hunting, makes me feel official, like I’m headed afield to do work. The soft nylon body of the Sitka Scouting Shirt lets the shotgun swing freely and stays breathable whether out busting summer clays or trekking through the heat of the early season. The weave of the…
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%…
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…
Sous-Vide is the newest cooking trend in the foodie world, although it has been around for years. The Joule is a small electronic device that can be controlled from your smartphone to heat water and hold it at a consistent temperature for extended periods of time, allowing you to cook foods with complete accuracy. No…
Every one of our miles afield this season the Wolverine Terrain II Mid-Cut Waterproof Trail Hiker ($142) have been on our feet. Aggressive soles, waterproof and rugged — you really can’t ask for much more from a hunting boot. But when you cover as much ground as we do, weight is the primary concern. The Terrain II…
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…