Brody just got back from Alaska, where he spent a bunch of time testing the Argali Outdoors Rincon 2P Pro […]

Working with the Outdoorsmans optics trade-in program for the past couple of years, I have seen high-end binoculars in every kind of shape imaginable. I loved cutting open a box to see a dusty pair of Swarovskis that had turned a whole new shade of green from some dude’s hand grease. I always knew those binos had some soul, they had probably seen some cool stuff, and there was plenty of life left in them.

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 […]