Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

Mark Huelsing
Plan for Performance in the Backcountry

Plan for Performance in the Backcountry

Anyone going on a backpack hunt does some level of planning and preparation. Most hunters do some hiking, practice with their weapon, pack some gear, grab some food and go hunt. That’s general planning and preparation. It’s average. But if you want to have the best experience possible, you need to plan for performance. Here are some tips to get you started...

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Mark Huelsing
The Best (and Budget) Clothes for Backpack Hunting

The Best (and Budget) Clothes for Backpack Hunting

There is no shortage of high-end, high-performance technical hunting apparel these days. You can get a piece of clothing for every hunt you can imagine. Regardless of the specific season or species, there’s a piece of clothing for it. That’s great. Until it isn’t. Here's how to decide what clothing is truly needed...

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Mark Huelsing
Backpacking Packs vs Hunting Packs — Differences & Considerations

Backpacking Packs vs Hunting Packs — Differences & Considerations

What are the differences between regular backpacking packs and packs that are purpose-built for hunting? Can you hunt with a regular backpacking pack? Is a meat-hauling hunting pack too heavy to backpack with? Let's look at the differences between modern hunting pack systems and the general backpacking packs...

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Mark Huelsing
How To: Use A Basecamp for Better Backcountry Hunting

How To: Use A Basecamp for Better Backcountry Hunting

We are hunters that love to backpack deep into the backcountry, but there are times that a basecamp is an invaluable aspect of our hunts. Most backcountry hunters invest a lot of time and effort to carefully plan every item that goes into their pack for backcountry hunts, but it isn't as common for hunters to think critically about how they put together their basecamp. This article will help you consider how to plan and execute an effective basecamp for your next hunting adventure...

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