Exo Journal

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...

When it comes to custom hunting rifles, there are endless options. Although there is an overwhelming number of rifle builders, rifle components, and rifle cartridges, there is a lack of depth and transparency about custom rifles AFTER they have been used for years in real-world conditions. Here is my experience...

Fresh off of an archery elk hunt in Colorado, Mark shares the notes he made during the hunt about the events experienced, lessons learned, and thoughts encountered throughout the hunt. He also shares his gear highlights, full gear list, and info on making DIY dehydrated meals for backpack hunts...

It isn't enough to have the right amount of calories or the perfect macros for your next backpack hunt. If you fail to consider the psychological impact of food, you will be vulnerable to a problem where we have the calories we need in our packs, but can’t actually consume the foods as we should. Let's fix that...