Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Backpacking

In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, Steve & Mark discuss their approach to clothing layers for backpack hunts, and how different seasons and conditions affect their layering strategies and gear choices. This podcast will help you understand the clothing you truly need for your next hunt.

At what point does nutrition help or hurt you on a backcountry hunt? When, and how, can your food choices make a difference in your performance? What are some of the common nutrition-related mistakes that hunters make when packing food for a trip? We answer these questions (and many more) with nutritionist, Kyle Kamp.

This Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode covers shelter selection for backpack-style hunting. We discuss shelter types, such as bivy, tarps, trekking pole tents, tipis, and traditional tents. Compare materials, including silnylon, silpoly, and Dyneema (cuben fiber). Share site selection and shelter setup tips. And more...

In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, we discuss the gear to consider for your sleep system, how to get the best performance out of that gear, and some tips for improving your sleep quality on your next backpack hunt. We cover gear suggestions, advice for sleeping in more comfort, and much more.