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Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Basics — What To Do First When You Shoot an Animal

Backpack Hunting Basics — What To Do First When You Shoot an Animal

The hunt doesn't end when you shoot an animal. Immediately after you shoot, there are important decisions to make and steps to take. Amidst the adrenaline and excitement, take a breath, take a moment, and make a plan. In this video, we explain some of the first things to do after you shoot an animal.

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Mark Huelsing
Why do we make hunting pack frame specifically for women (and youth)?

Why do we make hunting pack frame specifically for women (and youth)?

The K4 EXS is a small frame system with full-size performance. Finally, women (and youth) can have a high-quality hunting pack that doesn't make sacrifices in fit, function, performance, capabilities, or comfort.

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Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Basics — How We Sharpen Our Knives

Backpack Hunting Basics — How We Sharpen Our Knives

Start sharp and stay sharp. That should be the goal for your hunting knife. When it comes to keeping your knife sharp on a backpack hunt, we have experimented with a lot of different options — from replaceable blade knives to a wide variety of sharpening devices and methods for fixed-blade knives. In this video, we demonstrate the technique and share some tips for using our go-to knife sharpener for backpack hunts...

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Mark Huelsing
Behind The Seams: How K4 Packs Are Built to Last

Behind The Seams: How K4 Packs Are Built to Last

After 50+ days in the field, 300+ miles hiked, and 4000+ pounds carried, we take an unfiltered look at the condition of Justin's K4 5000 Pack System. Exo Mtn Gear's Owner & Designer, Steve Speak, cuts the pack open to show "behind the seams" and explain how K4 is built for performance and long-term durability.

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