Thermacell Backpacker
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 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 pack. The Überleben Stoker comes in under a pound, flattens to a 6” square canvas pouch and is barely noticeable in the gear until you need to grill. The smart, minimal…
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 my vest as part of my mobile first aid and survival gear. In the event I can’t make it back to the truck due to weather, injury or poor navigation skills…
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…
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 easily switched for making pancakes in the morning, to grilling venison for dinner. Complete with a matchless ignition for ease of use, the Camper’s Combo is the perfect stove for hunting…
There is a lot of down time during the season. Early on when the weather is still hot, that down time brings a whole host of annoying biting bugs to camp which make getting rest a challenge. We have to admit that we had our doubts with the plastic appearance of the ThermaCELL ($26.99). At our wit’s…