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
I did a review on pants last year and thought it would be good to add some updated pant reviews from 2015. The first one on the block is First Lite’s Corrugate Guide Pant. First Lite states that this is a pant designed to meet the specifications of their Pro Team. Their goal was to create the best lightweight, breathable and durable hunting pant on the market. I have tried two other pants that align well against the Corrugate Guide;
Gloves for Hunting: Busting brush, crawling over dead falls, scrambling up rocky ravines, inching along ridge lines, knives, weapons, and more.. The list of hazards we face as hunters is no small thing. They are always there, whether we successfully navigate or them not. Some are minor, some not so much. If you read my 2015 Sheep Hunt report you are aware of the minor injury I received while sheep hunting. If I
Stone Glaciers all loaded up The title pretty much sums up 2015’s sheep hunt. Yet despite eating tag soup, any time in sheep country is a coveted adventure and a time for learning and reflection. Our trip started out great. Good weather, robust plans, and solid preparation. Pioneer X-Stream Our adventure this year involved multiple rivers and creeks in an attempt to distance ourselves from other hunters. We utilized a Pristine Ventures Pioneer X Stream to
Stone Glacier and a glacier.. 2014 is done and gone and 2015 brings new opportunities and a chance to refocus. This blog has grown quite a bit in 2014 and I appreciate the support and feedback you have provided. I hope that I can continue to improve the content and information presented here in 2015 and have plans to update the website to support this goal. If I can help you with your gear decisions please reach out,
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
I've noticed a series of threads on the forums concerning rain gear performance and thought I would throw a few things out. I'm not an expert, but I have been blessed to have had an opportunity to handle and use a large variety of rain gear. Hopefully you find my journey helpful. Rain gear is a tough animal. As hunters we often buy gear and expect it to be more versatile than it was designed to be. Extreme pursuits require
Approximately three years ago I picked up a KUIU Guide Jacket. It was my first technical soft-shell and I appreciated it’s pros and cons. It was the item I always left off my pack list yet still somehow ended up in camp. I read many reviews on how soft-shells had no place in the high country and felt that soft-shells were getting a bad rap. I sure enjoyed having mine around! About a year ago I started gathering soft-shells. I
Remote Pursuits was given an exciting opportunity to test a new product. As some may be aware First Lite has some big announcements coming up this month and we are excited to be a part of it. My cohort and hunting buddy was the first of us to be able to get out and test First Lite's new offering. I think he has found his new lucky pattern. Jerry has been after a brown bear for along time and to
I was having a conversation with a few guys and decided to turn that into a blog entry as it seemed to be an interesting topic. My kit (kit = backcountry clothing system) is a mixture of several brands and is a combination of colors and camouflage patterns. The conversation focused on what your setup would be if you could only run ONE brand. This is actually a bit harder than we thought because even though guys may, or may
