Exo Journal — Backpack Hunting Basics

We have decades of experience backpack hunting, but only in the past few years have we started using packrafts to unlock new areas to hunt and to increase the level of adventure of those hunts. Our first true packraft hunt was a trip to Alaska for caribou, which we followed up with another hunt in Alaska for moose. Those two hunts, which you can watch in The Experience Project Film Series, demonstrated two very different use cases of packrafts for hunting. The caribou hunt included big miles and swift water, whereas the use of the rafts on the moose hunt...

Many backcountry hunters accept miserable, cold, or restless nights as an unfortunate reality, but there are many things that you can do to improve sleep quality on backpack hunts. In this video, we discuss the common mistakes that backpack hunters make and how to improve your sleep quality on the mountain.

Want to practice shooting for your hunt? Then practice shooting ON your hunt. In this video, Mark from Exo Mtn Gear demonstrates how he practices shooting his rifle while spring bear hunting. He also shares tips for shooting from a tripod, things to know when shooting at angles, and why it is important to verify your impacts with a digiscoping setup.

In this video, Steve Speck, owner and founder of Exo Mtn Gear, discusses how he practices rifle setup and shot execution while hunting. Develop this routine as a habit on your hunts, so that you are as familiar with your equipment as possible, and also rehearsed and ready when a shot opportunity presents itself.