Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Gear

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.

Do you need the best binoculars on the market, or can you hunt effectively with a budget-friendly bino? Is a 10x42 really the best "do it all" binocular size? What about range-finding or image-stabilizing binoculars for hunting? We answer all of those questions, and more, on this episode of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast

After footwear, which is the most important gear item for the backcountry hunter, the next most important thing to have is a quality, well-fitting pack. In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, we discuss the essential things to consider when looking at a pack for backcountry or mountain hunting.

Steve & Mark discuss what they have learned over the past decade+, as they have hiked and hunted in dozens of boot brands, models, and styles, over thousands of miles, in many states, and through all seasons and conditions. What they have learned is that the common wisdom about ‘the best boot for hunting’ is wrong...