Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

What gear does Mark bring for a backpack rifle elk and mule deer hunt in October? What are his "must have" items and what are some of the "only if" items that he packs based on the forecasted conditions? See Mark's complete gear list and download his spreadsheet template to help you prepare for your own hunts...

What is the perfect rifle for backpack hunts in the mountains? That is what Mark from Exo Mtn Gear has been trying to figure out for a handful of years. After buying, building, and trying different rifles and rifle components, Mark now has the perfect rifle for his needs and preferences. Here are the details...

Mark from Exo Mtn Gear joins Dylan from onX Maps for a live webinar all about backpack hunting. Watch a recording of Mark's presentation that covers lessons he has learned from a decade's worth of backpack hunting, his advice for how to get started in backpack hunting, and why things go wrong on backpack hunts.

Good gear helps a good hunter, but gear doesn't make a successful hunter. Instead of just tinkering with gear, here are some of the ways you can work on yourself to become a more capable and effective hunter.