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 that year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. In this episode, Mark & Steve discuss their "gear of the year" selections for 2025...
GEAR LINKS & LISTS — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hunting-gear-of-2025
TIMESTAMPS...
00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:56 — "Gear of the Year" History
00:07:05 — Revisiting 2024 Selections
00:22:35 — Steve's Tripod Setup for Glassing & Shooting
00:34:42 — Airlock Industries Zero Gravity Suppressor
00:44:31 — InReach Messenger Plus
00:50:56 — Nitecore Pocket 10000 USB-C Power Bank
00:53:20 — Thermarest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad
00:58:17 — Outdoor Vitals Pursuit Hybrid Fleece
01:00:32 — Deadfall Design Chest Plate + Ivory Holster Shell (and "The Bino Bra" ;-)
01:11:03 — Defiance anTi-X Action, Pre-Fit 6mm Creedmoor, & Factory Ammunition
01:18:26 — onX HUNT App
01:22:18 — Mark's Honorable Mentions
01:28:58 — Exo K4x Pack System
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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED...
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