Browning Camping Introduces the New Talon 1 Backcountry Tent

Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments. The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one... Read More

Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling

Hunting mountains is not for the faint of heart. My watch with altimeter read 6,800 feet. We had been hiking for almost two hours at this point with heavy packs and ambition coming out of our ears. 4 miles so far laid behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and... Read More

Backpack Hunting: This is the Top 5 Expert Reasons

A backpack hunt may be just what you need. With each breath, I could feel the moisture building on the inside of my sleeping bag. Laying awake right before my alarm sounded, I tried to steal any last bit of warmth I could before crawling out of my tent and braving the cold. Not far... Read More

2021 Editors’ Choice | Top Lightweight Knives

Whether you hunt whitetail in the Midwest or elk across the Rocky Mountains, you will need a knife to field-dress, skin, or cape, a harvested animal at some point. In fact, every hunter needs a knife. A recent trend in knives is a super-lightweight design. Several manufacturers are making “skeleton” knives that are sub 3.0... Read More

Garmin Montana 700i

Garmin Montana 700i Garmin Montana 700i Rugged GPS Touchscreen Navigator with inReach Technology GO INTO THE WILD WITH A SATELLITE CONNECTION To keep adventurers in touch and on track, the Montana 700i handheld combines the flexibility of on- or off-road navigation with global messaging and interactive SOS via inReach satellite technology. FEATURES TWO-WAY MESSAGING Exchange... Read More

Bow Spider Proudly Made in the USA, Supports Our Veterans

Bow Spider Proudly Made in the USA, Supports Our Veterans Bow Spider Proudly Made in the USA, Supports Our Veterans When Bow Spider founder David Merrill was a 14-year old growing up in Oregon, his uncle Kendall introduced him to archery. It didn’t take long before shooting a bow, and bowhunting became his passion. After... Read More

Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry

Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry | Josh Kirchner Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry This book — from Western Whitetail contributor, Josh Kirchner — was made to take one from the city to the backcountry and talk about everything in between. It was made... Read More

Benchmade 15200 Altitude

Benchmade 15200 Altitude Benchmade 15200 Altitude Designed for backcountry adventure; for the hunter who counts every ounce. The ultimate lightweight hunting knife features the incredible edge performance for CPM-S90V blade steel and unique carbon fiber micro scales for dexterity and control not typically found in skeletonized knives. The Altitude™ continues to take hunting performance to... Read More

Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019

Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Exploring untraveled paths and wild territories opens our minds, sharpens our wits, lifts our spirits, and brings us closer to the people we depend on. We find meaning in living closer to the natural world, procuring and enjoying wild... Read More

Ultralight Nemo Gear

Ultralight Nemo Gear Ultralight Nemo Gear Spike Storm Trekking Pole Tent With a packed weight of 1 lb. 7 oz., the Spike Storm is perfect for the solo hunter in the backcountry. The tent sets up in minutes. Simply stake or tie it down, insert and lift one trekking pole, and voila! The footprint (basically 20... Read More

Tensor Field Insulated Ultralight Pad

Tensor Field Insulated Ultralight Pad Tensor Field Insulated Ultralight Pad A high-quality sleeping pad like the Tensor Field Insulated Ultralight pad could be considered a backcountry luxury. The pad is 3″ thick when fully inflated, yet weighs 1 lb., 3 oz (long). The Spaceframe provides a stable, comfortable sleeping surface. Baffles add to the stability,... Read More

Gift Guide | the Backcountry Hunter

Gift Guide | the Backcountry Hunter Gift Guide | the Backcountry Hunter Top gift ideas for the BACKCOUNTRY HUNTER on your list! Sig Sauer KILO2400ABS Sitka Gear Cloudburst Exo Mountain K2 5500 Pack Nemo Spike Storm Mountainsmith Carbonlite Pro JetBoil MiniMo Wes WhiteWes White represents the collective — yet individual — voice of the Western Whitetail editorial... Read More

Nemo Riff Men’s Down Sleeping Bag

Nemo Riff Men’s Down Sleeping Bag Seventy percent of people sleep on their side, but mummy bags are not designed to accommodate this. With a unique Spoon™ shape adding room at the elbows and knees, the Riff™ is a three-season down men’s backpacking bag that is designed for side sleepers, and allows you to shift... Read More

Nemo Spike Storm

Nemo Spike Storm Nemo’s Spike Storm tent is extremely lightweight, yet provides durability for any backpacking adventure. The unique tent features setup with a single trekking pole. The pole pocket is reinforced and houses the trekking pole (not included). Reinforced hoops allow the tent to ventilate from low to high on a continuous basis. The... Read More

onX Launches Next-Generation Mapping Tool

onXmaps Hunt, Next Generation Mapping Tool Mapping Tool MISSOULA, Mont. (Aug. 3, 2017) –onXmaps, Inc, the industry leader in outdoor mapping technology, today released the next generation of its flagship product, onX Hunt. The latest version represents the best available outdoor recreational mapping technology, including new layers for understanding animal movements, highly accurate landownership data,... Read More