I've never planned for that, because I never knew it was a thing.
However, over the last couple years I guess I have done that unintentionally with a bear, a mountain goat, a mountain lion, and a deer. Either the animals were taken toward the beginning of a hunt or I didn't have time to...
I just bought one for that same reason. Lighter than a hopper cooler. I've kept meat frozen for air travel in a Rubbermaid container and used clothing / sleeping bag as insulation with good results. This should help, and could even carry on smaller game as long as it was frozen.
I'll be...
I've checked packs on many occasions. Even when not hunting, I find them easier to carry around than a suit case. I have never had a pack damaged, but it is a concern. On a trip to South America last year I went as far as to duct tape all the straps, flaps, pockets, etc down tightly so that...
Each organization has their agenda. Sometimes it would be nice for them to partner with like-minded efforts and get on the same page, but can not fault them for "sticking to their guns".
It would be like getting mad at BHA because they don't put more focus toward 2nd amendment rights. Its...
The Exo 2000 has quickly become my favorite all-around daypack or overnighter and you could still haul a heavy load, like an elk quarter, between the bag and the frame.
Bird number 2 for the season. 9'5" beard and the hunt was textbook. Set up before dawn 100 yards from his roost, and he was gobbling at me while I threw out the pop up blind. He had plenty of hens, so it took some convincing after he came down, but eventually he came strutting in pushing a...