Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

Mark Huelsing
Dream Hunt Come True — Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, & Caribou in Alaska’s Brooks Range

Dream Hunt Come True — Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, & Caribou in Alaska’s Brooks Range

Joseph shares the story of an unforgettable — almost unbelievable! — hunt of a lifetime in Alaska's Brooks Range. He was fortunate enough to harvest a Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, and Caribou on his hunt, which was a great test for the new K4 Pack System from Exo Mtn Gear.

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Mark Huelsing
The Best Lightweight Folding Chassis for Your Hunting Rifle

The Best Lightweight Folding Chassis for Your Hunting Rifle

When it comes to folding rifle chassis that are purpose-built for the weight-conscious backpack hunter, there are two primary options — The XLR Element 4.0 and the MDT HNT26. Here are 10 comparison to help you choose between these two chassis systems...

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Mark Huelsing
Our 2022 "Gear of the Year" Picks

Our 2022 "Gear of the Year" Picks

Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout the year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. Here is our favorite gear from 2022…

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Mark Huelsing
Mountain Goat Hunt Gear List & Lessons Learned In Alaska

Mountain Goat Hunt Gear List & Lessons Learned In Alaska

Having just returned from a challenging but successful Mountain Goat hunt in Southeast Alaska, I want to share my full gear list, talk about some higher-level themes related to gear for a hunt like this, and then share some newer or notable gear that stood out to me from this hunt...

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