Outdoor Gear Reviews

I love the Ridgeline 7500 bag, but the early aluminum-stay frame kept it out of sheep country. Here is what worked, what failed and what changed.

After roughly 100 km of real backcountry use, the Backcountry Monashee Timberline Gaiters are holding up extremely well. Here is what they do differently, how they compare with my proven Stone Glacier gaiters and what still needs winter testing.

After seven years of hunting, pack-outs and family trips, a carbon stay finally wore through inside my Stone Glacier Krux frame. Here is what failed, how the repair worked and why the pack is staying in service.

Jetboil Stash vs Flash real-world test comparing boil time, fuel efficiency, and weight. The results weren’t as straightforward as expected.

A real-world day hunt gear list built for cold weather and unpredictability. Learn why I pack the what ifs and what actually stays in my pack.

Mid-season gear failure… This vortex vip warranty review shows what actually happens when things go wrong.

Here’s my mountain hunting rifle setup that I carry in Alberta, why I built it this way, the full specs and weights, and what I would still change.

After three years of use and now camping as a family of six, we break down our real-world experience with the Seek Outside 8 Person Tipi Tent. From stove safety with kids to our full camp layout, here’s what works and what we’d change.

Real outdoor gear reviews from backcountry hunts and mountain adventures including packs, tents, stoves, and hunting equipment tested in the field.

Mountain sheep hunting can mean +20°C, frost, or snow in the same trip. Here’s exactly what I wore, why it worked, and how to build a layering system that handles mountain weather.

After weeks of testing the KUIU 7800 Pro Pack, I almost took it on my sheep hunt. Here’s why I didn’t — and what makes it one of the best-organized packs out there.

Three hunters test Jetboil, BRS, and MSR Pocket Rocket II before an Alberta sheep hunt. Real boil times, real weights, real results.

A real-world review of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P tent after storms, bugs, and alpine abuse. Lightweight, freestanding—here’s what worked and what didn’t.A real-world review of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P tent after storms, bugs, and alpine abuse. Lightweight, freestanding—here’s what worked and what didn’t.

After 5 years in the mountains, we break down the Stone Glacier 6900 backpack—pros, cons, and why it’s still a top choice for hunting and long expeditions.

Cold, rain, and wind put the Stone Glacier M7 to the test. Here’s how this insulated rain gear really performs outdoors.