In my article on purchasing a pack for backpack hunting, I promised a deep dive into the Stone Glacier Sky 7400. Article was originally published on Rokslide.com in 2015. I have updated the article to include recent data and information (Jan 14, 2017) Stone Glacier's Sky 7400 w/ Krux Frame Since 2006 I have cycled through several packs trying to find a balance of durability, load carrying capability, and most importantly fit. Each “upgrade” helped me move closer to
First Lite's 2016 Rain Gear, Review posted on Rokslide Rain gear is an item I seem to spend a lot of time analyzing and comparing. Numbers and statistics are helpful, but in reality rain gear needs to do three things. 1) Keep you dry, 2) Breath, 3) Be durable enough for the chosen task. Rounding these desires is the critical need to match the design intent of the rain gear for the chosen pursuit. I have written several times about
The 2015 Gear is out and we are in the midst of getting the reviews out! Check out the review on Sitka Gear's new Kelvin Down Ultra Lite Jacket and Feathered Friend's Daybreak jacket! Review Post on Rokslide.com Click HERE to see more info Sitka Gear Kelvin Down Ultra Lite Review Feathered Friends Daybreak Jacket Review
Its #campmonth and Rokslide has some great gear reviews and giveaways. I wrote a review on the MSR Reactor, a great stove for the backcountry! Check out the Rock Blog for links to all the reviews and contests: http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/rokslide-s-camp-month-learn-win-killer-camp-gear Here is my review on the MSR Reactor: http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/essentials/335-msr-reactor-stove Forum Discussion and more info here: http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?27928-Camp-Month-MSR-Reactor-Stove-Review-Black-Ovis-Giveaway-amp-discounts!-campmonth Be sure to follow the link to BlackOvis.com and sign up for a chance to win one of two free Reactors! Contest ends April 20,
If you read my Alaskan elk hunt adventure from this October you will recall we had a bit of "shelter drama." It was my first trip in a modern, lightweight, tipi and I partnered with www.Rokslide.com to capture the experience. You can check it out here: Rokslide Review Kifaru 6 Man Tipi Review When people think of Alaska, big bears, white sheep, and giant fish come to mind. Few people, however, think of a huntable population of elk living on
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
Do you use your optics in a way to maximize success? I grew up hunting mule deer sitting on a cold rock in late October waiting for that magical buck to walk into my little valley. I wonder how many I missed as I sat there watching the sunrise and glancing around with my naked eyes. Time has gone by and tactics have changed. Increased pressure and decreased numbers force today's hunter to enhance every skill in their tool kit.
http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/clothing/269-let-it-rain-light-weight-rain-jacket-shootout You can check out my latest gear review above. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
