Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

If you asked 1,500 hunters which gear failures most often derailed their hunts, which items do you think would top the list? We asked those hunters, and we have those answers. As part of The Experience Challenge, we had 1,500+ hunters complete a detailed Hunt Reflection. Their answers inspired this new series, The Backcountry Blueprint. In each installment, we distill key takeaways from 1,500+ hunters to help you master the backcountry. Today, we’re looking at the 5 most common gear or equipment issues that negatively impacted the outcome of a backcountry hunt. What are the items that prevent a hunter...

The spring bear hunting season is such a great time to get into the mountains. Each year, we look forward to backpacking in the Idaho mountains in search of bears. Having just returned from a successful hunt, Mark, Steve & Justin share the hunt story, some bear hunting tactics and strategies, and notable gear notes from their experience. You can hear all of that in Episode 579 of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, along with more photos, links, and resources below... Spotify | Apple Podcasts HUNTING TACTICS & STRATEGIES For some general advice on hunting spring bears, check out the recent...

Easy & Efficient Mountain Living (The Backcountry Blueprint, Part 3) As part of The Experience Challenge, we had 1,500+ hunters complete a detailed Hunt Reflection. Their answers inspired this series, The Backcountry Blueprint. We asked those hunters: In what specific areas do you need to improve your backpacking skills and knowledge? Using the answers of those 1,500 hunters, this article looks beyond the "how-to" of hunting and focuses on the "how-to" of surviving and thriving in the backcountry. Here are the 5 common areas that hunters need to improve in their backpacking skills and knowledge… Spotify | Apple Podcasts Reducing...

Don't let the harsh conditions of Kodiak Island ruin your hunt. Discover the best rifles, glassing tools and packing essentials for a Sitka Blacktail adventure.