In this Monday Minute, Steve and Mark unpack the realities of water resistance in hunting packs, break down why no modern pack is truly 100% waterproof, and explain how seams, zippers, and DWR breakdown impact performance. They also dive into satellite messaging distractions, the critical trade-offs between pack weight and backcountry performance, and why traditional rain covers do more harm than good.
TOPICS COVERED...
- Satellite Messaging & Focus: Managing off-grid connectivity and keeping your mind on the hunt.
- System Trade-offs: Balancing pack weight, comfort, rifle accuracy, and backcountry endurance.
- Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant: The truth about technical fabrics, seam failure, DWR degradation, and zipper leaks.
- Rain Covers vs. Dry Bags: Why rain covers fall short and how an internal dry bag liner keeps critical gear safe.
RESOURCES MENTIONED...
- Sleep Better in the Backcountry: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/sleep-better-on-backpack-hunts
- onX SOS: https://www.onxmaps.com/sos
- Roundtable Podcast Series: https://exomtngear.com/roundtable
- Exo Dry Bag Liners: https://exomtngear.com/drybag
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED...
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