BC Hunting Blog Recommended Vendors
It’s not easy to become a featured vendor with the BC Hunting Blog. Your gear must be thoroughly tested by us on one or more of our rigorous mountain hunts before we’ll even think about adding you into this category… This page is for listing outdoor vendors/manufactures who are bringing forth the best of the best in extreme outdoor gear.
If you’re in the market for some hunting gear for your next backpack hunt take a serious look at some of our recommended partners. We recommend these vendors/manufacturers because they are the real deal.
Don’t Waste Your Money On Junk!
The Manufacturers/Retailers I’ve Listed Below Are The REAL DEAL – Buy With Confidence!
Integral Designs - This is a Canadian Company out of Calgary, Alberta. Evan Jones is the founder/owner and they manufacture superb outdoor equipment. I’ve personally used several of their products and they come along with me on every hunt. ID MK III Tent (on it’s 4th year), Sil-Tarp II (on it’s 4th year Absolutely AWESOME piece of gear), eVent Rain Jacket & Pants (review pending), and my silcoat packcover (on it’s 5th year). Whether you buy direct from Integral Designs website or through one of their many dealers you are buying a piece of quality outdoor gear that you can depend on.
Lathrop & Sons - Based out of illinois, this gang of hunters and podiatrists (doctors of the feet) operate a custom hunting boot business. They have carefully chosen the brands and models of boots they carry based on the benefits they offer the hunter in the field, and based on their knowledge of the human foot. I’ve used Lathrops for my set of Hanwag Trapper Tops, they offer 1st class service and take the uncertainty out of buying boots online. That was 4 years ago, and my boots still have a few mountains left. Give em’ a call, tell them Carl sent you!
SPOT Satellite Messenger - There is simply no excuse for not having one of these little units in your pack. SPOT works as an emergency satellite signalling device. If you get into trouble in the backcountry a dispatch to 911 with your location is just a press of a button away. You can also keep loved ones updated on your progress and let them know you are okay.
Jetboil Stoves - I’ve had my Jetboil stove for 5 years now and have boiled hundreds of liters of water on my backpack hunting trips, without fail. If all you plan on doing is boiling water for freeze dry meals and hot drinks then this is the best stove on the market, period. While camping with others, I’ve watched them mess around with their primers, and pumps on their ”other” light weight stoves and my water is already heating up by the time these guys even get their stoves lit and going. Take a serious look at Jetboil stoves if you want the best of the best.
Thorlo Socks - I’ve been using Thorlo “Trekking” socks exclusively now for the last 4 years. These are without a doubt the finest, most comfortable sock for mountain hunters that money can buy. They are about $20 per pair but worth every penny. If you’re only using them in your hunting boots and not around the house they will last you many, many trips. When you’re several days (and several thousand feet up) into a sheep hunt and you slip a fresh pair of these socks on you’ll thank me… Trust Me!
Mystery Ranch Packs – I’ve been using the MR NICE frame with the 6500 bag for the last year. This is one of the finest hunting packs made today and comes with a lifetime warranty as a testament to their build quality. The customer service is top notch and when you order an MR pack you will be taken care of. These packs are everything they and others claim them to be.
