Back in my dad’s day, heading out for a hunt meant grabbing a knife, a shell belt, a canteen and maybe a sandwich or two stuffed in a coat pocket.

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 ...

The very nature of outdoor sports implies room for the unexpected. Hunting is no exception. Having a well-stocked hunting pack can prevent an exciting twist from becoming an overnight nightmare in 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.

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 ...

I recently attended the 2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show, where I had the opportunity to explore some of the most popular and innovative turkey hunting gear on the market. For first-time turkey ...