Review: First Lite Brooks Down Glassing Mitt
"What is a glassing mitt?" I quizzed back through the phone to Ryan Callaghan, formerly of First Lite."Just what I said, a mitten for glassing."Sounds dumb, I thought to...
Review: First Lite Alpine Cold Weather Glove
First Lite sent me a prototype* of their Alpine Cold Weather Glove back in September, 2018. I happened to be leaving in just a few days for a high...
First Lite Catalyst Soft Shell Glove Review
I received the Catalyst Soft Shell Glove (link here) in September 2018 as a *prototype, before it even had a name. The crew at First Lite described it as...
KUIU Talus Hybrid Pants Review
For quite a while, I’ve been looking for a good mid-to-late season pant that does well in wet terrain. In north Idaho where I hunt, it's always wet in...
Stone Glacier De Havilland Jacket and Pant Review
Many of us have jumped into the light weight backpacking movement, which has pushed us into finding gear that can serve a dual purpose. I often (daily in most...
SKRE Clothing System Review
Not only did SKRE introduce a new pattern this year, but they also made some design changes to their flagship items making them a better piece while still providing...
Sitka Women’s Core Midweight Baselayer Review
Like every other female hunter, I struggled to find hunting clothes that fit. My husband Ryan tried to outfit me with everything he could find from companies he used...
Women’s Sitka Gear Review
As a woman in the hunting community, one of the most difficult pieces of functional gear for me to find is clothing. I found clothing that in a technical...
BlackOvis NWT Merino Wool Review
BlackOvis NWT Merino Wool Review
By Howard Mee, Guest Contributor
Quality base layers can mean the difference between an enjoyable trip and a cold, miserable day. In this review, I'll go...
Kuiu Yukon Gaiter Review
By Ross Russell, Rokslide Prostaff
Keeping our feet dry and comfortable during long days of hiking contributes to both our success and enjoyment. Gaiters offer the ability to help keep...