Field Notes

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...

25L Hunting Day Pack: What Fits and What to Pack

TL;DR: A 25L hunting day pack holds everything you need for a full day in the field without the bulk of a frame pack. Premium brands have abandoned this size:...

How Many Game Bags Do You Need for an Elk (and ...

TL;DR: A full elk quartered bone-in takes 5 bags: 4 quarter bags for the front shoulders and hindquarters, plus a fifth for backstraps and trim meat. Boned-out, plan for 4...