Gear

I had a foot injury this past December while elk hunting. It was an injury that was a long time coming due to bad foot structure/mechanics, combined with a...

Back in 2019, I was on a search for new gaiters.  I’d worn out my my old Sportsman’s Warehouse fleece/membrane gaiters.  These had gone 10 seasons, but they were...

Vortex Razor UHD 10x50 head-to-head with the Swarovski SLC 10x42 What is worse? Not getting what you ask for or… getting what you asked only to wish you hadn’t? This...

 I've used a full-sized binocular with an objective lens in the 40-50mm range for over 25 years.  The light transmission of a larger objective lens means my glass is...

My personal history with Hoyt stretches back to the mid-’90s when machined aluminum risers, fast flight cables, and aggressive dual cams were cutting edge. The first Hoyt I owned...

Kendall Card and his companies (BlackOvis, Crispi USA, and Camofire) have long been dedicated to helping folks get in the mountains with solid equipment for their hunting adventures. I’ve...

This past spring, we used the Wall Tent Shop’s 12’x14’ Wilderness Tent on a turkey hunt. When I hear the word “tent”, my mind naturally thinks lightweight, small dwelling...

Late Season hunts offer many challenges. Cold temperatures are one you will likely have to overcome for a greater chance of success. Late season typically means snow on the...

Vortex 10x42 Fury HD AB Over the last few years, the backcountry hunting market has grown to embrace rangefinding binoculars.  Multi-function gear is welcome in a backpack hunting camp where...

2021 marked the end of the Cam and a Half system that powered Hoyt’s hunting bows.  Variations of the Cam and a Half have been the engine of Hoyt’s...