Eberlestock Backpacks: Customizing Your DIY Hunting Loadout

Eberlestock Backpacks featured image showing the author with pack on his back standing next to the South San Juan Wilderness Trail Marker.

Eberlestock backpacks have built a following with their EMOD (Eberlestock Modular) system, giving hunters like me the flexibility to build a personalized and dynamic loadout that matches changing needs as you go from quick day hikes to multiday hunts. If you spend any serious time in the backcountry hunting or scouting, the way you pack … Read more

How To Pack A Lightweight Backpack For DIY Backpack Hunting Trips

How to Pack a light-weight Backpack for a DIY Hunt featured image showing the author with a fully loaded backpack, getting ready to cross a mountain stream.

Packing my backpack for a DIY hunting trip takes planning, especially if I want to keep everything lightweight and super efficient. The way I map out my packing strategy impacts how comfortable I am on the trail and how easily I can grab essentials during a big backcountry day. Here, I’m breaking down my practical … Read more

Planning Your First Backpacking Trip -The Ultimate 10-Step Guide

Planning Your First Backpacking Trip featured imaage showing young lady backpacker squirting water into the air with her pack on her back next to an enlarged image of a fully loaded backpack on the ground.

Backpacking for the first time feels both exciting and a bit scary. My first trip showed me that a little planning goes a long way in making the adventure much more enjoyable and stress-free. From scouting a destination to double-checking my gear for the trail, every detail mattered. I’m sharing this guide to help you … Read more

Top 10 Backpacks For Hunting Adventures

Top 10 Backpacks for Hunting - Image of an elk quartered and ready to pack out next to an image of two hunters with meat loaded in their packs

Hunting adventures come in all shapes and sizes, demanding gear that meets specific needs. Backpacks for hunting aren’t just a companion in the wild; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re trekking miles into the backcountry or setting up a spot for a couple of hours, your backpack has to carry all essentials and then some. QUICK … Read more