Hunting Gear Reviews

There is much debate regarding the claims made by eVent fabrics that it’s a more breathable fabric than Gore-Tex. Now that I am now an owner of some fine eVent rain gear courtesy of Integral Designs, I wanted to get to the bottom of this debate.
Some simple research turned up the following YouTube videos. One [...]

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Those familiar with hardcore outdoor gear are already familiar with the name “Integral Designs” so they should need no introduction… eVent on the other hand is likely something you’ve never heard about and it’s one of the little outdoor “secrets” that is starting to make some noise. We’ll learn more about eVent in a [...]

Continue Reading Integral Designs eVent “Thru Hiker” Rain Jacket And Pants Review

Katadyn Vario Water Filter Review
Normally, I have never carried an actual water filter with me on any of my mountain hunting trips.  We've been drinking water out of the Northern BC mountains for years, actually decades, without ever experiencing a problem.  The last few years I've brought along the pristine drops but they aren't all [...]

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We’ve just hung up the phone with Steven from Mystery Ranch Packs out of Bozeman, Montana and our new pack will be in the mail on Monday. I am looking forward to writing a very detailed review of this pack when it arrives.
I’ve done some extensive research on packs over the last few weeks [...]

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Have You Heard Of SPOT? The Personal GPS Tracking System…?

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If there's one thing that can absolutely ruin any backpacking hunting trip it's to spend a few wet and cold nights in a crappy tent that couldn't handle the harsh weather the mountains of BC or any area for that matter can dish out.  When my family was in the outfitting business we were spoiled [...]

Continue Reading Integral Designs MK III Tent Review – Backpack Sheep Hunting Tent

I've been on a few backpack sheep hunts now and every time I go the country I am in manages to chew the shit out of a pair of boots and the same goes for my feet… Hotspots and blisters making the going a little tougher.  When you're that far out in the mountains or [...]

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Thinking About Backpack Hunting For Sheep

Continue Reading Backpack Hunting Sheep In BC – What Gear Do You Need?

If you’re a backpack hunter you know one of the most important items you can carry on your hunt is going to be your stove.  Chances are you’re eating freeze dried meals and your stove is going to be what saves you from having to eat your dinners cold! Not to mention provide you [...]

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Sil-Tarp II Gear Review
Product – Integral Designs Sil-Tarp II.
Size – 8′ x 10′
Price Paid – $125.00 At M.E.C. Victoria.
One of the exciting parts about planning a hunting trip is going out and
purchasing some new gear. For my backpack sheep hunting trip I went on this year I spent a bit of money upgrading some [...]

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