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5 November, 2015

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

24 October, 2015

Merino Wool..
Merino Wool..

Merino Wool..

Tags: #firstlitemoment, Alaska, Backpack Hunting, Base Layer, First Lite, First Lite Merino, KUIU, merino wool, Merino Wool Hunting, Sitka Gear, Western Hunter|

It is my belief that Merino wool is the ultimate base layer, not only for hunters, but for outdoorsman all of types. I base this on merino’s ability to wick moisture, dry quickly, insulate when wet, and fight odors. While merino wool may cost more than its polypropylene counterparts, and require more care when laundering, its long term benefits outweigh the cost. Polypropylene has its place, but for pursuits of a wilder nature, when base layers are worn many days in

1 September, 2015

First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!
First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!

First Lite’s Mountain Athlete Compression Sock Review & Giveaway!

Tags: #firstlitemoment, #huntalaska, Blister Prevention, First Lite Mountain Athlete Compression Socks, First Lite Sock Give Away, First Lite Socks, Lathrop & Son's Review|

Skip to the bottom if all you want to do is win some free First Lite socks! Read on for details.... I've battled blisters and boot/feet issues for the last several years. After 2014's sheep hunt I had enough. I reached out to Lathrop & Sons and went with the custom boot fit. I also read Stephen Lathrop's article on Rokslide about preventative foot care. I then combined all of this with First Lite's Mountain Athlete Compression Socks and the result has

4 November, 2014

An Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt – Jerry 2014
An Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt – Jerry 2014

An Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt – Jerry 2014

Tags: #firstlitemoment, #huntalaska, Alaska Bear Hunting, Brown Bear, Brown Bear Hunting, First Lite, Hunt Alaska|

My hunting buddy Jerry is a big contributor to Remote Pursuits. He helps me with gear reviews, puts up with my ideas, and is always ready for an adventure. Through Jerry I met Berke; and Jerry and Berke have been hunting together long before I ever met Jerry. Berke has been able to avoid the sickness we call "Sheep Fever" and Jerry and Berke seem to have moose hunting down to a science. I highlighted their success this fall as

2 November, 2014

Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview, Part 2 Black & White Photos
Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview, Part 2 Black & White Photos

Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview, Part 2 Black & White Photos

Tags: #firstlitemoment, ASAT Camo, Cabela's Instinct, Cabela's Instinct Backcountry, Cabela's Outfitter Camo, Camo Test, Camouflage Comparison, First Lite Fusion, Kryptek Highlander, KUIU Vias, KUIU Vias vs, Max-1, Realtree, Sitak Optifade, Sitka Waterfowl, Verde, Zonz Backcountry|

As mentioned in Part 1, here is the Black & White Photo version of the Camo Test Shootout. I hope you find it useful. Updated on 10-13-2015. Once again, below are the patterns portrayed. Patterns Tested: First Lite Fusion ASAT Realtree Max-1 KUIU Vias KUIU Verde Optifade Open Country Optifade Waterfowl Cabela's Instinct Zonz Backcountry Cabela’s Outfitter Kryptek Highlander

29 October, 2014

Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview
Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview

Camo Test Shootout! 10 Pattern Overview

Tags: #firstlitemoment, ASAT Camo, Cabela's Instinct, Cabela's Outfitter Camo, Camo Test, Camouflage Comparison, First Lite Fusion, KUIU Vias, KUIU Vias vs, Max-1, Realtree, Sitak Optifade, Sitka Waterfowl, Verde|

As far as I know only two other teams have put in similar efforts as to what you are about to view. I first read this on KUIU's forum. Justin Starck and his brother did a great job presenting some visuals and letting you the viewer decide what to go with. The links to those test are no longer valid. As such this is one of the few places I am aware of with this many photos. Since then I

28 October, 2014

Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 3 – The Gear
Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 3 – The Gear

Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 3 – The Gear

Tags: #firstlitemoment, #huntalaska, Base Camp Gear, Elk Hunt Alaska, First Lite Merino, First Lite Uncompaghre, Hunt Alaska, KUIU Yukon, Lathrop & Sons, Lowa Bighorn, Merino Socks, Sitka Stormfront, Stone Glacier Sky 7400|

This is Part 3 in the “Elk Hunt Alaska” series. Part 1 provided an overview of Elk in Alaska, Part 2 captured our adventure, and in this post I discuss the gear used on this hunt and how it performed. We established a base camp and hunted from the base camp. This was not a backpack hunt and Seahawk Air’s Beaver is basically an F250 on wings, so weight is not really an issue. Elk Range in Alaska

26 October, 2014

Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 2
Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 2

Hunting Roosevelt Elk in Alaska, Part 2

Tags: #firstlitemoment, #huntalaska, #sickforit, Alaska, Alaska Hunting, Kifaru Tipi, Kodiak Hunting, Raspberry Island Elk, Roosevelt Elk, Stone Glacier|

This Part 2 in a series on Elk Hunting in Alaska. Part 1 provided info on the history of elk in Alaska. Part 2 is The Adventure... I’ve been a member of Rokslide since its early days and have developed a great network of like-minded individuals and was recently added to the Pro Staff. It’s a great place to bat around ideas, learn, and contribute. Through this experience I met a fellow Rokslider, Billy. We communicated off and on over