Hunters need the best hunting backpacks—whether it’s a Midwest hunt for whitetails or a walk through the Rockies searching for elk. Like most outdoor gear, modern-day packs are comfortable, purposeful ...

There’s a special kind of misery that comes from using the wrong pack for the job. But if you have a hunting backpack that fits you and matches the task, you’ll hardly notice it’s on your back. The ...

Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

Hunting is a gear-intensive sport, whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the backcountry for elk. Packs are essential equipment for transporting and easily accessing all ...

It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating ...

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