Field Notes

Elk Gutless Method: Step-by-Step Field Butcheri...

TL;DR: The gutless method lets you break down an elk without ever opening the body cavity. You pull four quarters, two backstraps, and the neck/trim meat, all without touching the...

How to Attach a Rangefinder Pouch to a Bino Har...

TL;DR: Attaching a rangefinder pouch to a bino harness via MOLLE takes about two minutes: weave the pouch straps through the webbing rows using an alternating over-under pattern, fasten the...

How to Carry Bear Spray While Bowhunting (Witho...

TL;DR: Carrying bear spray as a bowhunter is a real problem because a chest-mounted canister can interfere with your draw if it's in the wrong position. The fix is straightforward:...

How to Build a Complete Bino Harness System: Ra...

TL;DR: A bino harness is the foundation, but a full chest system adds a rangefinder pouch, bear spray holder, retention tethers, and a bottom pouch to give you organized, fast-access...

What Actually Keeps Optics Dry: The Waterproof ...

TL;DR: No soft-goods bino harness is truly waterproof. "Waterproof" on a bino harness listing almost always means DWR-treated water-resistant fabric, not a membraned and seam-taped construction. What actually keeps your...

Rangefinder Tethers Explained: What They Do, Wh...

TL;DR: A rangefinder tether is a short lanyard that keeps your rangefinder attached to your harness or pouch so you can range a target, release the unit, and go straight...