Backcountry Gear Reviews

Tested by our own hands, our in-depth backcountry gear reviews cover the real-world usage of gear and technology.

By Jon Hoan 2 months ago

Dehydrating food is an easy way to preserve it for later use. It also helps

By Jon Hoan 7 months ago

I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect pair of affordable hearing protection for

By Jon Hoan 8 months ago

I’ve been looking for the perfect hearing protection for hunting. Normally, I’d wear foam earplugs

By Jon Hoan 12 months ago

I hate carrying big packs. There’s no secret to it. I prefer ultralight day packs

By Jon Hoan 3 years ago

I try and use the same go-to bag for everything exploratory outdoors related. Every time

By Jon Hoan 3 years ago

Someone was aware of the hefty cost they would burden me with when deciding to

By Jon Hoan 3 years ago

With a kid on the horizon, I find myself picking up the rod and reel

By Jon Hoan 4 years ago

What the hell do I need a folding saw for? Why did I go out

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