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In the Field: Nimrod’s Apex Pack System

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  I've been testing the Nimrod Pack System since March.  Nimrod has designed a system for the hunter who spends one-to-four days at at time in the backcountry.  Their...
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First Lite: And the winner is….

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Well, between a very big Idaho fire, a First Lite evacuation, a Rokslide system shutdown, and a busy scouting season for mule deer, one thing or another has delayed...
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Stone Glacier: Proper Use of a Load Shelf

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Rok Blog followers have met Kurt Racicot from Stone Glacier Ultralight Backpacks several times.  His company is a leading backcountry pack manufacturer and his technical advice is both practical...

Smartphones for Today’s Smart Hunter

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Smart-Phones for Today's Smart Hunter By Travis Bertrand The idea of using a cell-phone as a primary camera on hunts is an intriguing option thanks to recent advances with the quality of the optics and...
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First Lite Giveaway!

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As I've said all along, Rokslide has some cool sponsors!  I just talked to Kenton Carruth of First Lite and he wanted to thank Rokslide members for their support...

Mystery Ranch Metcalf Bag – NICE frame

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Mystery Ranch NICE Metcalf Initial Impressions By Todd Kelly When I heard that the guys down at Mystery Ranch (MR) had a new bag design for the NICE frame system,...

KUIU BINO HARNESS SYSTEM

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If you've followed the Rok Blog these last few months, you'll know I've been warming up to the idea of bino harness systems.  KUIU just released their version.  It...

Swarovski ATX85 & Kowa 884

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Swarovski ATX85 and Kowa 884 Spotting Scopes By: Matt Cashell Any serious western hunter knows the value of a high performance spotting scope.  No other item can save you more...
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Vortex’s New Viper HS-T Riflescope

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You can find the latest product releases and connect directly with the manufacturers here on the Rok Blog.  If you're a long-range hunter, you might be particularly interested in...
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In the Field: Nimrod Pack Systems Part II

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I started testing the Nimrod Folding Pack Frame earlier this spring (In the Field: Nimrod Pack Systems) along with the Pinnacle Pack and Base Lumbar Day Pack. Recently, I got out again to try...