Planning, Planning and More Planning
Big trips take lots of planning. After months of training, staging gear and working through contingencies, it’s all come down to the packing. The upland season is upon us.
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Cross Country Drive to Visit Benchmade
When the bird hunting season was winding down I needed to find an activity to fill the void. When the folks at Benchmade Knife Company heard about my 16-year-old nephew Zach’s interest in blade design they offered to give us a VIP tour of their facility. Since Zach is also trying to accumulate enough hours behind…
LaCrosse Windrose Boots
Model: Brown, 8”, Non-Insulated, Waterproof When I started planning for my elk hunt in Colorado, I knew I wanted a lightweight, waterproof, athletic-style boot. I needed a boot that could keep my soles from bruising on rocky terrain, had an aggressive outsole for acquiring a stable grip on high-altitude scree fields, and had a tall…
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 when training in the off-season or even hunting in early-season those bugs can be absolutely maddening. I was one of the original testers of the Thermacell Backpacker at high elevation. The…
Sitka Scouting Shirt
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…
Gerber Center Drive Multi-tool
There are tons of multi tools on the market. Tons. The reason the Gerber Center Drive has made it into my every day carry is one thing, military grade rotatable carbide wire cutters. These cutters give me a level of confidence that if my dogs are ever caught in a snare, I have a chance…
GSI Santoku Knife Set
No longer will camp guests give me the stink-eye for using my pocket knife as a cooking utensil. The GSI Santoku Knife Set includes a 6” santoku, 6” serrated and 4” paring knife with stainless blades and sheaths. The knives tuck into a nylon case where everything is secure and organized beside the folding cutting…
