A Talk with Grady Powell of Ursack: Bear Safety, Bluff Charges, Hunting Stories, and Gear
Today we’re thrilled to bring you our latest interview, with Grady Powell of Ursack. If the name “Grady Powell” sounds familiar, that’s because you may have heard it before: after his service as a Green Beret, Grady has used his expertise to appear on a variety of shows, from Nat Geo to the Discovery Channel to […]
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An In-Depth Chat with Paul of Arrowhead Equipment: Eating Well on a Hike, How to Get Your Kids Involved in Camping, and the Majesty of the Grand Canyon
We learn something new in every interview we do, and with that in mind, we’re happy to present our discussion with Paul of Arrowhead Equipment. Paul was incredibly generous with his time, and talked in-depth about a range of topics, from how to get your kids involved in camping and outdoor adventures, to the benefits […]
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A Discussion with Enlightened Equipment About the Three Pieces of Gear Every Hunter/Camper Needs, The Unique Advantages of Camping Quilts, and Finding Efficiencies for New Equipment
With summer right around the corner—and with many bowhunters taking overnight trips to scout locations on our public lands—we’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to GEAR. In particular, we’ve been thinking about transporting it, and how to do so in a way that doesn’t bog you down or exhaust you. If you’ve ever trekked […]
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A Chat with Matt from Zpacks: The Value of Preparedness, How to Make Your Pack Lighter, and an Introduction to Shikoku Henro
As bowhunters, we often have an odd relationship with equipment: whereas hikers want to pare down gear as much as possible, we seem to be drawn to it. A lot of bowhunters have an attitude of “the more gear, the better,” and while that can work—it can provide a sense of safety, and the feeling […]
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A Discussion with Alex Shirley-Smith of Tentsile: Return of the Jedi, Pygmy Rhinos in Sumatra, and an Entirely New Experience of the Forest
Welcome, readers! Today we’re truly excited to share our most recent interview, with architect and business owner Alex-Shirley Smith. Alex is the founder and lead of Tentsile, a company that is re-creating our experience of the outdoors by manufacturing a line of eco-friendly tree tents and hammocks. Tree tents, themselves, are pretty fascinating, and they offer […]
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