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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Wolverine Bucksaw
Wolverine is a brand known and respected for durable footwear. We’ve tested a number of their boots and haven’t been disappointed. But now Wolverine is moving into clothing that matches the rugged attitude of their shoes. The Bucksaw fits right in with that tough Wolverine lineup. Heavyweight fleece on the inside with old-school flannel bonded…
onX Hunt
The ability to accurately and easily identify public hunting land in any state across the country is now at your fingertips. The onX Hunt App is a GPS on steroids: National Forest, BLM, Wildlife Management Areas, State Trust Land, even the names of private land owners who you may wish to seek out for permission…
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Campers, Hikers, Outdoorsmen and Hunters
Here’s some quick gift ideas from gear we’ve put to the test this season. And if you don’t need a gift for others, maybe treat yourself. SHOP THE STORY First Lite Men’s Sawbuck Brush Soft Shell Pant Stanley Adventure Insulated Stacking Beer Pint Glass Carhartt Men’s Rain Defender Relaxed Fit Lightweight Jacket Merrell Moab Speed…
Carhartt Upland Field Shirt, Pant and Jacket
A reputation for rugged no-frills performance in the roughest work environments had many hunters wearing Carhartt clothing in upland brush for years. This season Carhartt made it official with a new trio specifically for bird hunters; the Upland Field Shirt, Pant and Jacket. The jacket ($140) and pants ($80) in the Carhartt Brown canvas with…
L.L. Bean Technical Upland Vest Pack
An uplanders’ gear vest is one of the most crucial items in his/her arsenal, and can make or break a hunt. Luckily the L.L. Bean Technical Upland Vest fits the bill for any serious upland hunter. Constructed of lightweight, rip-resistant material backed with polyurethane to keep moisture out, the pack is great for both warm…
Merrell MQM Flex Gore-Tex
More than half of my season to date has been spent in the mountains chasing birds at elevation. I saw the MQM – Moving Quickly in the Mountains – and they got me with that marketing hook. When you’re chasing Chukar, moving quickly is a high priority. I have now worn these shoes for hundreds of miles…
