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Backcountry Hunting Gear

We put the best backcountry hunting gear to the test and publish real-world results.

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Two electric bikes for hunting
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Electric Bikes for Hunting of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Jonathon Klein

Save $100 off a Garmin inReach mini 2
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Save $100 on Our Favorite Satellite Communicator and 50% on a Garmin Watch

By Jonathon Klein

New Sitka Fanatic Bib
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Black Friday Sitka Gear Deals at Scheels

By Dave Maccar

A hunter wearing kuiu puts a locking tag on a caribou.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The 58 Best Black Friday Deals on Kuiu Hunting Gear

By Natalie Krebs

We tested the Garmin inReach Mini.
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Early Prime Day Deal: Save $150 on a Garmin inReach Mini 2

By Scott Einsmann

Testing rain gear in the field
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Rain Gear, Tested and Reviewed

By Matt Cashell

Alex Robinson packs out sheep with one of the best hunting backpacks.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Backpacks, Chosen by the Editors

By The Editors

Deals on hunting boots
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Save $100+ on Hunting Boots from Crispi, Salomon, LaCrosse, and Danner

By Scott Einsmann

elk and rifle
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2026

By John B. Snow

freel with dall sheep.
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Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting

By Tyler Freel

Frank Shultz collects water from underneath a rock
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Water Purification Tablets vs Filter for Backpacking and Mountain Hunting

By Tyler Freel, Laura Lancaster

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

A woman in a gray shirt with a backpack looks into the woods.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Mystery Ranch Mysterium Series Sawtooth 45 Review: A Comfortable Carry for Backcountry Hunters

By Alice Jones Webb

Man standing on cliff
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

A woman in camouflage with an orange hat looking over a landscape
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Kuiu Black Friday Deals: Early Black Friday Savings on Jackets, Pants, and Packs

By Scott Einsmann

iphone 15 showing the satellite messenger screen with poor connectivity against a backdrop of red rock
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

Hunter wearing SITKA women's timberline pants approaches buck.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Women’s Hunting Pants, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson, Natalie Krebs

The author tested the best elk hunting packs by carrying light and heavy loads in them.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Packs, Tested and Reviewed

By Matt Cashell

The author testing the best base layers for hunting.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Base Layers for Hunting of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

Erik Barber tests the best climbing sticks
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Climbing Sticks, Tested and Reviewed

By Erik Barber