Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Gear

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 podcast, we discuss the rifle that Steve built for all three of his Alaska hunts this fall. We discuss each component of the rifle (chassis, scope, suppressor, etc), why he chose the 6mm Creedmoor, what he uses for shooting support (tripod, bipod, etc), and how he manages ballistics in the field, 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.

Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt.