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Outdoor Gear Reviews
Honest outdoor gear reviews from real backcountry use. We test hunting, camping, backpacking, and overlanding gear in real-world conditions.


Vortex VIP Warranty Review: What Happens When Your Rangefinding Binos Fail Mid-Season
Mid-season gear failure…
This vortex vip warranty review shows what actually happens when things go wrong.

Dan
5 days ago4 min read


Mountain Hunting Rifle Setup: Why I Use My Wife’s Rifle
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.

Dan
Mar 274 min read


Our Family’s Seek Outside 8-Person Tipi Tent Setup (Now Camping as a Family of Six)
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.

Dan
Mar 146 min read


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

Dan
Mar 102 min read


What To Wear Sheep Hunting: What I Wore on a Mountain Sheep Hunt (Layering System Breakdown)
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.

Dan
Feb 274 min read


KUIU 7800 Pro Pack Review – Real World Testing in the Mountains
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.

Dan
Feb 213 min read


Jetboil vs BRS vs MSR Pocket Rocket II: Best Backpacking Stove for a Sheep Hunt?
Three hunters test Jetboil, BRS, and MSR Pocket Rocket II before an Alberta sheep hunt. Real boil times, real weights, real results.

Dan
Feb 132 min read


Kuiu Mountain Star 2P Tent Review – Lightweight, Freestanding, and Backcountry Tested
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.

Dan
Feb 94 min read


Stone Glacier 6900 Backpack Review
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.

Dan
Feb 74 min read


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

Dan
Feb 53 min read
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