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Mark Huelsing
How To Make Coffee Pour-Over Packs for Backpacking and Camping

How To Make Coffee Pour-Over Packs for Backpacking and Camping

My favorite way to enjoy coffee in the backcountry is to make do-it-yourself pour over packs with freshly ground coffee from home. Learn how to make better coffee on your next backpacking adventure with these DIY coffee packs.

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Mark Huelsing
Arrow Weight vs Arrow Speed — Is A Heavy, Light, or Balanced Arrow the Best for Bowhunting?

Arrow Weight vs Arrow Speed — Is A Heavy, Light, or Balanced Arrow the Best for Bowhunting?

One of the constant games of tug-and-war in the bowhunting world is the theories on arrow speed and arrow weight. With extreme opinions on either side of the debate, it can be confusing to sift through the opinion and determine what's a fad and what is logic. So, let’s do it. Let’s lay down the skinny on arrow weight vs. arrow speed. Hopefully, at the end of this article, your sifting will be reduced to a minimum.

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Mark Huelsing
Billy or Nanny? — How to Identify Mountain Goats

Billy or Nanny? — How to Identify Mountain Goats

Judging mountain goats in the wild requires knowledge, experience, and patience. Both male mountain goats (Billies) and females (Nannies) have horns of similar shapes, sizes, and characteristics. At first glance, or to the uneducated, many mountain goats of either sex may look alike. But there are many differences...

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Mark Huelsing
A Better Breakfast for Backpacking and Hunting (Easy DIY Recipe)

A Better Breakfast for Backpacking and Hunting (Easy DIY Recipe)

If you are burned out on the countless bars, instant oatmeals, or other common breakfast options for backpacking, then you are in the right place. The recipe that we're sharing today is packed with quality calories and can be easily adapted to your preferences. This breakfast will fuel you for many mountain miles...

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