Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Gear

A backpack hunter's headlamp needs to balance weight, performance, and efficiency. In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, Steve & Mark discuss the unique demands of headlamps for backpack hunting, the headlamps we have used, and what headlamps we will be testing and reviewing moving forward.

In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, we discuss how we find, filter, and carry water on extended hunts. Few things can affect a backpack hunt more than water, so it is critical to have a water management system that is versatile, reliable, and effective as you live in the backcountry.

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.

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...