In 1992, Leica invented the world’s first laser rangefinding binocular. It was a large, blocky optic with no hinge to […]

Zpacks Sleeping Bag  This is not a sexy piece of equipment; it’s a couple of pieces of .51 oz/sq yd […]

In 2018, I bought a Vortex Ranger 1000. It was a very basic rangefinder that gave me angle-compensated ranges, and […]

Hunting season is here! Well, if you’re going to the Yukon to hunt sheep, but for the rest of us, […]

We here at Western Hunter always strive to give our readers the information they desire. Recently we have noticed a good portion of our readers want to see more budget-friendly options when it comes to gear. We also noticed that most of our readers prefer the DIY self-guided adventure stories to the fully guided ones.

I once heard someone say “You know a piece of gear is done when there’s nothing left to cut off […]

The FlashStorm Jacket is essential for hunters, providing wind and light rain protection while being lightweight and packable. It performs well in various conditions and scenarios.

Brody's thoughts after a season with his new favorite boot, the Crispi Briksdal MTN GTX.

Regarding mid-layers or active insulation, fleece has been king for the last 20-plus years. Before fleece, it was wool. Now, […]

Most serious hunters today own a slew of pursuit-specific gear. So, why wouldn’t you tailor your clothing in the same […]

When you’ve spent all day hiking your ass off, the last thing you want to do is spend 5-10 minutes […]

The world of binocular harnesses has changed dramatically in the past five years. At first, there were neck straps, then […]