Nutrition
Backcountry Calorie Strategy
Fueling your body for 10+ miles a day with a heavy pack.
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Your physical fitness is only part of the equation. Learn how to optimize your kit and strategy for the backcountry.
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The Art of the Ultralight Pack-Out
How to shave pounds without sacrificing safety or capability. We break down the "big three" and offer a comprehensive gear list for early season archery hunts.
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Footwear
Boot Breakdown
Stiffness ratings, lacing strategies, and preventing the hike-ending blister.
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Clothing
Layering Systems
How to regulate body temp from freezing mornings to scorching afternoons.
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Optics
Optics Strategy
Binoculars vs. Spotters. The 'Master Logic' of finding game before it sees you.
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Hydration
Water Filtration Strategy
Squeeze vs. Pump. Capacity planning and the 'Camel Up' method.
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Processing
Kill Kit Essentials
The minimalist kit you need to break down an animal miles from the truck.
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Safety
Hunter First Aid
Trauma and mobility focus. What to carry when you are the first responder.
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