I recently did a flight test video comparing the flight of a Grim Reaper Micro Hades Pro 125 grain broadhead to that of a 125 grain Field Point. I was both surprised and excited about the results. This was not only my first time ever shooting this broadhead, but shooting a fixed blade broadhead in general. I’ve always used a Grave Digger Broadhead, which is a hybrid head. I started shooting at 40 yards and then eventually backed up to 80 yards. Each time shooting a group with my field points and then a group with the broadheads. Give it a look and let me know what you think down below!
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2018 has been absolutely jam packed with awesome hunts! I started off in January with archery deer season. From there, we drifted into spring bear for a few months, which then led into fall bear, deer, and elk. Through that time I not only made some incredible memories, but got to test out lots of gear! With the holidays coming on fast, I thought it might be a good time to highlight some of my favorite gear items of the year. Maybe you can convince your significant others to put some of these under the tree for you this year. These are in no particular order.
I just recently switched over to a fixed blade knife for my hunting endeavors and landed on the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter. A phenomenal little knife that you can find my personal review on HERE. Being the gear nerd that I am though, I am always looking to better my system, especially for backcountry hunting. Things need to be lightweight and extremely functional, not to mention dependable. When I saw that Benchmade came out with an ultralight knife, tailor made for the backcountry hunter, I just knew that I would eventually have to get my hands on it. The Benchmade Altitude Knife is one that has not disappointed me in the least bit. Could this be the perfect knife for the backcountry hunter?
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We live in a digital age. There is no getting away from that. Social media, internet TV, and online businesses are a very real thing. If you said that stuff to me 25 years ago, I would have no idea what you were talking about. Fast forward to today, and it is our new normal. Less and less kids are getting outside and more are sitting inside, in front of a screen. Most adults are bound to a desk for their 9-5 grind in a cubicle. No sunlight, no fresh air. Just keyboards and screens. Yeah, you could say that things are a bit different nowadays.
It seems every year that goes by, I am constantly searching for ways to lighten up my pack for the backcountry, and this year is no exception. One of the bigger items in our packs is going to be our shelter. I started out hauling around a 7 pound tent for hunts. After that, I moved to a 3 pound ultralight tent. There is still room for improvement though right? This had me considering some of the trekking pole style shelters. Going this route would eliminate the need for tent poles and free up even more room in my pack. I have been running a Nemo Hornet 2P shelter for a few years with no hiccups. When I saw that Nemo was coming out with an ultralight trekking pole style shelter that had a floor to it, I was immediately intrigued. Sooner than later, the Nemo Spike Storm 1P shelter was on my doorstep. I could not wait to get this thing in the field for testing.
For the past few years I have been a heavy advocate of replaceable blade knives. The idea of not having to deal with sharpening a blade out in the field was very appealing to me. They have worked great for me, but they do have their drawbacks. One being that the blades can tend to break, depending on which model knife you are using. This can be a pain in the butt when you are in the middle of taking care of an animal and your knife is gunked up with fat and meat. It’s also quite dangerous, so this year I decided to change things up a bit and try out a fixed blade knife. I have always heard great things about Benchmade and the quality/longevity of their knives. After witnessing a friend take care of a bear without sharpening the blade once, I was sold. The Hidden Canyon Hunter, by Benchmade, had my attention.
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Some of my fondest memories are from my childhood. These special times are what shaped me into the person that I am today. We are so impressionable as youngsters, and I will forever be grateful to my Father for bestowing a life in the outdoors on me. As far back as I can remember, he was taking me fishing and hunting. It was here that I learned a great deal about what hard work gets you. In order to achieve great results, I needed to put in great effort. All the while, truly appreciating what was in front of me, and the landscapes that I called home. Preserving these memories has become something incredibly important to me over the years, as is preserving our riches from these trips. I’m not talking about money, no. I’m referring to that precious organic free range protein that we are so fortunate to acquire through our great efforts. I’ve been preserving said protein through vacuum sealing for years and have full faith in its effectiveness. The GameSaver® Big Game™ Vacuum Sealing System fits that bill and here’s why.
Living a life that is rich in health and fitness is becoming way more common practice in this day and age. More and more folks are caring about what they put into their bodies and the long term effects of neglecting their health. For me, this all boils down to fear. I am simply fearful of not being able to do the things that I love for as long as possible. As many of you know, that is bowhunting the backcountry. In light of that, I started watching what I ate as well as working out on a regular basis. Longevity is what we are striving for here. So, when I heard that someone was coming out with health conscious meals for the backcountry, I was thrilled. Meals that were made with real food from the real world. As someone who lives mostly off of wild game, this was extremely appealing to me. Heather’s Choice meals for adventuring had my attention and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a few to try out.
Here is a brief overview of the tent I have been running on my backcountry adventures over the past year. It is the Nemo Hornet 2P backpacking tent. Super cool tent. Lightweight, durable, packable, and has a simple design. You can check it out at www.nemoequipment.com. If you have any questions, lets have them!
Something that I have grown to look forward to every year is the coming of new products from various companies in the hunting industry. I am always so eager to see what these folks have been cooking up and how the new additions might fit into my gear list. Our gear has come a long way in the last 10 years and somehow it just keeps progressing. Look at bows 5 years ago, or technical clothing. We have come leaps and bounds in that time. Just when I think that nothing else can be improved, a company like First Lite crushes my assumptions with their 2017 line of clothing. One of the products that I am especially jacked up on is their new Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket and that is what we will be diving into today.
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