Author: Jace Bauserman

Selecting the best hunting backpack Choosing the best hunting backpack is critical for any hunter seeking to elevate their outdoor experience. A high-quality pack ensures comfort, durability, and organization, helping you stay prepared in the backcountry or dense forests. In this guide, we break down the top hunting backpacks for 2024, from budget-friendly options like the ALPS OutdoorZ Elite Frame +3800 to versatile and durable packs like the Mystery Ranch Metcalf and Stone Glacier Sky 5900. Whether you’re hauling game or gearing up for multi-day hunts, our curated list of backpacks will help you find the perfect fit for your…

Built off the same platform that made the RDX 400 such a hit, the new-for-2024 RDX 410 from Wicked Ridge Crossbows is sleeker, slimmer, more compact, and hits a branded top-end speed of 410 fps. My first-ever crossbow harvest was with a Wicked Ridge crossbow in the swamps of Florida. A lone black hog wandered close, and the Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock sent an NAP-tipped bolt through his lungs. I’d sent my first dozen bolts downrange at the lodge only four hours earlier. I was astonished by the crossbow’s power, smoothness, and generally quiet nature. I was also surprised…