At 4 a.m. on opening day, I found myself in the darkness, ripping through soaking-wet, thorn-infested brush. I was trying to locate the tree I had selected to hunt from weeks before. On that previous adventure through the head-high brush, I got ripped to shreds, but this time, my hands were wisely protected by the Kings Camo XKG Primaloft Guide...

　　Youre getting lucky in the woods because of condoms. Not because they’ll keep you from making questionable life choices at elk camp (though Ive admittedly been at a few camps that were far more risky by the fire than on the ridge), but because without prophylactics, diaphragm calls as we know them probably wouldn’t exist. 　　That thin piece of latex...

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　　LEKI, best known for its trekking and skiing poles, is now looking to further boost its profile in the winter sports world. The German brand just dropped its first-ever collection of gloves and mittens, specifically tailored for backcountry skiing and mountaineering. 　　The Montera line boasts ultimate comfort and warmth with materials like goatskin, merino wool, Primaloft, and GORE-TEX. Heres the...

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　　It was the sound of kids chatting and laughing that got me out of bed that morning. I’m used to that, though. After all, I live in a friendly, family neighborhood. Except, this time, the kids sounded closer, like they were hanging out on my front porch. 　　When I pulled the curtains, I was instantly reminded of the special press...

　　As I loaded the truck in the pre-dawn darkness, I felt the all-too-familiar tapping of rain on the brim of my hat. The rain intensified, and I felt it soaking through my shirt and onto my shoulders. Great, this again, I thought as I threw two turkey decoys in the bed. 　　My time in the field has become more limited,...

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