Remote Pursuits Logo Gear – T Shirts and Hoodies!
Its been on my to do list for a while now, but I finally got it all put together. Below are two different options, one a lighter shade, the other a darker shade.
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March, 2016
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March, 2016
Cabela’s Alaskan Guide Tent Review
Cabela's Alaskan Guide Tent Review My good hunting buddy, and frequent contributor to Remote Pursuits, is a guy who pushes gear as hard as anyone I know. If he has a piece of gear, it gets used. If he has used it for more than a few seasons, its worth paying attention to. Based on a few trips, and conversations we have had, I knew the Alaskan Guide Tents were burly tough and all they claimed to be. As such
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March, 2016
Polygiene & Modern Synethetics
Synthetic Base Layer - Polygiene Revolution - Polygiene Base Layers Synthetic base layers were an integral part of my skiing and rock climbing days. However, as trips extended, the proverbial “synthetic funk” became a side effect that pushed me to merino wool. Merino wool is, and always will be, one of my favorite outdoor gear fabrics. However, there are times when synthetics have their place. My biggest complaint with merino, is that the lighter weights required to be extremely breathable,
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December, 2015
Exo Mountain Gear 3500 Review
Exo Mountain Gear 3500 Backpack Review This is a review of my current hunting daypack, the Exo Mountain Gear 3500. Below is the process I used to choose this pack, and alternatives I considered. Backpacks are a topic that is often thoroughly debated among hunters and rightfully so. There are few things that are as critical to a good experience as a well fit backpack, tailored to your pursuit. I tested a few packs and chose the Stone Glacier Sky 7400
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December, 2015
Sitka Down Hoody Puffy Jacket
Blizzard Parka I wrote an article earlier this year on light weight puffys and Sitka’s use of a new technology from Primaloft. I was so impressed with this insulation material that I had to try out a heavier duty version that utilized this same technology. I previously tested two products from Sitka featuring PrimaLoft's newer insulating technologies, the Sitka Blizzard Jacket and the Sitka Kelvin Down Hoody (KDH). To read these articles, click the embedded hyperlinks above. I
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December, 2015
Trekking Poles and Ice Axes for the Mountain Hunter
My trusty old Black Diamond Poles I am a big fan of trekking poles in the mountain. For the past six years I have been using a set of Black Diamond Trekking Poles. Its been a while since I purchased these, but I believe they are very similar to the current Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles. These poles have been durable, and the Flicklock technology has been outstanding. However, I took a slight tumble in the mountains
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November, 2015
Water Bottle Options: Desk, Gym, Home, and in the Field
Water Bottle Options: Desk, Gym, Home, and in the Field Camelbak Eddy & Vapur Bottle Combo If you are like me, you are in a constant battle to ensure you drink enough water each day. Buying bottled water is expensive, and not the best ecological choice. With this in mind, utilizing a water bottle is the way to go! In 2010 there was a big deal made about BPA. As such most plastic bottles are now BPA free. A
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November, 2015
Camouflage for Hunters, Hunting Camouflage via Veil Camo
Camouflage is a much-debated topic in the hunting community. I recently listed to a great podcast that I have to share. "Joseph Skinner is the founder of Veil Camo. Chances are, you’ve seen Joe’s work as First Lite’s proprietary camouflage pattern —Fusion. Joe worked with First Lite to develop the pattern, Fusion, to be an incredibly effective hunting pattern for a variety of terrains and environments. In this episode, we talk with Joe about what makes camouflage effective. We discuss
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November, 2015
2016 Xpedition Xception
If you follow Remote Pursuits at all you are well aware that I jumped full on board with Xpedition with last year's Xcentric 7. You can read my thoughts on Xpedition and my Xcentric 7 here: http://remotepursuits.com/xpedition-archery/ For 2016 Xpedition changes a few things to the existing line and released a new bow, the 2016 Xpedition Xception. I've been looking to add a backup bow and was planning on another Xcentric 7. However, I'm going to shoot the Xception as soon
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October, 2015
Sitka Gear Blizzard Parka Review
I spend some time testing the Sitka Gear Blizzard Park on my 2015 Caribou hunt. You check out the review over on Rokslide by clicking the link below. Blizzard Parka Review CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE BLIZZARD PARKA Sign up for Blackovis.com’s Gear Insider email and receive 10% Off your first purchase! https://vimeo.com/135988014