Hilleberg Soulo Black Label – Tent Review, By Nolan Osborne
When it comes to serious mountain hunters, most people fall into two groups: those who value weight above everything, and those who value strength above everything. The Hilleberg Soulo Black Label (BL) is built for …
Maven C4 15×56 – Big Country Glass Review, by Nolan Osborne
The optics in question were the new Maven C.4 15×56 model, described by Maven as their “recommended mid-level binocular for hunting and birding where high magnification is required for better observing detail at a distance. …
In The Field: Spartan Precision Equipment, By Matthew Ward
Last year we connected with Spartan Precision to put the Javelin Pro Hunt Bipod and Ascent Tripod to the test through a proper set of hunts in Northern BC, from the August 1st sheep opener …
Knives for the Backcountry – The Frontiersmen Gear Uncia
The prototype knife in question was the Uncia, the third installment of Frontiersmen’s “Mountain Series” blades. For the uninformed, Tanner built the backbone of Frontiersmen Gear on jaw-dropping high-quality purpose-built custom knives. In 2020 he …
Cold Weather Layering With Beyond Clothing – Expedition Layering Systems Pt 2
In this article, I’ll cover the gear that’s most applicable for late-season pursuits, but don’t read this as a late-season-only overview. Think about where and when you hunt and the environmental variables you typically encounter …
Warm Weather Layering with Beyond Clothing – Expedition Layering Systems
When it comes to the backcountry, quality technical clothing is an incredible asset. The ability to regulate moisture and body temperature across a wide range of environments — and exertion levels– is nothing short of …
Wound Ballistics: A Bullet’s Life on the Inside, By Mike McTee
When you turn to shooting experts, they often cite personal experience and manufacturer testing. In some cases, they shoot bullets into ballistic gels or similar mediums intended to replicate animal or human tissue. These tests …
Backcountry Medpacks
Having a well-prepared medpack when going into the mountains or wilderness is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The serious and responsible backcountry hunter must be prepared to deal with everything from minor injuries …
Pack Dump: Late Season Gear List
The key to making these hunts as enjoyable as possible is through moisture management — achieved by understanding and applying base layers. Dry = Warm, Wet = Frozen, the faster you understand this the happier …
The 6.5 PRC – Revisited, By Nolan Osborne
Now to some, comparing it to the 270 Winchester may sound slanderous, and it’s certainly not a calibre that generates much excitement these days, but the truth is it’s effective.