Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Backpacking

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.

Ben Reynolds returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, joining Steve & Mark to discuss the topic of thriving (not just surviving) on difficult hunts. This is an open-ended conversation on the topic of thriving, which includes practical advice, personal experience, and even some philosophical perspective.