Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

Mark Huelsing
Hunting Gear List — Rifle Elk & Mule Deer in October

Hunting Gear List — Rifle Elk & Mule Deer in October

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...

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Mark Huelsing
A Perfect Rifle For Backpack Hunting — Lightweight, Compact, and Tough

A Perfect Rifle For Backpack Hunting — Lightweight, Compact, and Tough

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...

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Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Masterclass with onX Maps

Backpack Hunting Masterclass with onX Maps

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.

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Mark Huelsing
Don't Just Tinker With Gear. Work On Yourself.

Don't Just Tinker With Gear. Work On Yourself.

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.

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