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Broadhead Tuning 101: A How-to Guide to Bare Sh...

Video by Brad Brooks Article by Josh Kirchner

Late Season Rifle Gear List

In this episode of Argali Field Notes, follow along as Brad lays out his full kit for late season rifle mule deer hunts. Throughout the fall, Brad modifies his backcountry...

Best Instant Coffee For The Backcountry

Brad’s on a mission to find the perfect instant coffee for backcountry hunts—and he’s not holding back. In this blind taste test, he tries eight of the top instant coffees...

Tips For Flying With A Bow

Traveling with a bow can be stressful—but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, Brad shares his proven system for flying with a bow, based on years of adventure...

5 Essential Components of the Perfect Hunting Boot

Finding the right mountain hunting boots can make or break a hunt. In this video, Brad shares his top five factors for choosing the perfect pair—plus his personal favorites for...

How To Start A Fire In A Packable Wood Stove

In this video, Brad walks you step-by-step through how to properly start and maintain a fire in any packable wood stove. From choosing the right wood sizes to using simple DIY...

4 DIY Fire Starters: Cheap Solutions You Can Ma...

Don't Waste Your Money | Field-Tested Fire Starters You Can Find or Make

Train Like You Hunt: 6 Shooting Tips to Become ...

4 Ways to Pitch a Flat Cut Tarp for Backcountry...

By Brad Brooks There aren't many must have pieces of gear I feel strongly about that every hunter should have in their quiver of gear, but a flat cut tarp...

How to Sharpen Any Knife in Minutes

Follow along as Brad walks through our go-to method for sharpening knives—both our own and those sent in through our lifetime free sharpening program. At home or in the warehouse,...

Building the Owyhee 1P Tent

By Brad Brooks All product ideas for me begin in the field. The Owyhee 1P was no exception. The goal was to create the ideal minimalist shelter for light and fast...

Meat Sticking to Your Argali Game Bags? We've G...

By Josh Kirchner You've made it happen. The tag burning a hole in your pocket is finally wrapped around hide or antler. Hard-earned game meat now fills a healthy amount of real...

4 Reasons to Consider Going Floorless - Backcou...

Exploring the the benefits of floorless shelters for backcountry hunting.

Limb Driven Arrow Rests - 3 Reasons You Should ...

A deep dive into the benefits of using a limb driven arrow rest for bowhunting

Top 6 Features to Look for in a Backcountry She...

A breakdown of the most important features in a shelter for backcountry hunting.

Tent Fabric for Backpack and Lightweight Tents

An in depth look into the world of tent fabrics.

Spot and Stalk Late Season Archery Mule Deer Hu...

By Josh Kirchner

Is Boning Out Meat Worth It? - A Backcountry Hu...

A dive into the pros and cons of boning out game meat on a backcountry hunt.

3 Reasons to Consider a Thumb Release for Bowhu...

Using a thumb release for bowhunting can help to improve your accuracy and your confidence in the field. Josh Kirchner gives his top three reasons why every bowhunter should consider...

How to Clean Reusable Game Bags

3 proven methods with step by step instruction on how to clean reusable game bags for hunting.

Meat Care in the Early Season 101

An in depth look at how to keep game meat good in the field on warm early season hunts.

Spring Bear - Why You Need to Consider Spot and...

All of the reasons why you should consider spot and stalk spring bear hunting.

The Ultimate Backcountry Hunting Belt

By Brad Brooks The holy grail for gear nerds like us is to create a multi-use product. If you can make a product with at least two uses, it allows...

Backcountry Nutrition with Kyle Kamp

A breakdown of proper and applicable nutrition for backpack hunting.

Increase Your Archery Accuracy During the Off S...

A how to guide on increasing your archery accuracy during the off season of hunting.

How to Pick the Best Size Binoculars for Big Ga...

A guide for picking the right binoculars for hunting broken down by animal species.

How to Sight in a Multi Pin Bow Sight - 3 Steps...

A step by step guide on how to sight in a multi pin bow sight.

Top Tips for Field Sharpening Your Knife

A guide with practical tips on how to field sharpen a knife during hunting trips.

Top Ten Best Backcountry Hunting Gear of 2020-S...

By Josh Kirchner and Brad Brooks

How to Pick the Best Size Binoculars for Big Ga...

A detailed guide of how to pick the right sized binoculars for any big game hunting.

Post Rut Elk Hunting Tactics

By Josh Kirchner When one mentions elk hunting in the west, September is usually what gets all of the press.  It's for good reason too and a bowhunter's Disneyland. Nights filled...

Beginner's Guide to Solo Backcountry Hunting

An honest look into the world of solo backcountry hunting.

Backpack Hunter's Guide to Sleeping Bag Selection

By Josh Kirchner

Backcountry Hunting: Sleeping Bags or Quilts?

By Josh Kirchner

Using Argali Game Bags to Fix a D-Loop, Arrow R...

When you are hunting in the field, any number of things can go wrong that could end your hunt if you aren't prepared. Furthermore, as backcountry hunters, we believe that...

5 Common Causes of Bad Broadhead Flight

By Josh Kirchner

Black Bears on a Time Budget

How to make the most out of limited time for spring bear season.

Backcountry Bowhunting Field Repair Kit Essentials

By Jared Gortsema  It’s a common saying that could make or break a hunt. Whenever we escape the luxuries of civilization to embark on adventures out in the wilderness, there...

Bowhunting, Filling the Freezer and the Path to...

By Josh Kirchner

How to Make Shots Count in the Field

By Josh Kirchner

5 Steps to Properly Putting on a Backpack

By Josh Kirchner The following piece is an excerpt from Josh Kirchner’s new book, “Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry.”  

Alaska DIY Caribou Hunting Gear List

If you're going to Alaska, this DIY gear list will include everything you need to know about what you should and should not bring on any caribou hunt right down...

DIY Hunts for the Blue Collar Hunter

DIY hunts can be affordable and achievable for out of state hunters with a little planning and prioritizing. Josh Kirchner walks you through his strategy for making dream hunts a...

5 Lessons for Killing Your First Archery Elk

5 Lessons for Killing Your First Archery Elk By Jaden Bales

Bow Hunting Coues Deer-A How to Guide

Bowhunting Coues Deer in Arizona, New Mexico anywhere in the southwest is one of the most challenging and rewarding hunts for a bow hunter. In this piece we break down...

Three Great Wild Turkey Recipes

By Eric Crawford

Staying Warm and Sleeping well in the Backcount...

Understanding how to stay warm, including how to pick the right sleeping pad and bag is important for every backcountry hunter. In this article we go through principles for understanding...

Sleeping Pads, R-Values and Backpack Hunting

Finding the best sleeping pad for backcountry and backpack hunting is tricky, particularly if you want to cut weight without sacrificing comfort and warmth. Equally important is understanding how sleeping...

Camera Gear for Filming a Backcountry Hunt

Hear from a pro what camera equipment he uses for making hunting films, including a detailed breakdown of what cameras, how they are best used and when to use them.

Argali Lightweight Game Bags

Ultralight Game bags by Argali are the lightest, most compact set of durable and reusable game bags on the market.

Gear Review: Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 and Bear...

The Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 45 and Beartooth 80 are purpose built packs designed for backcountry hunting, and in this article we go over the features and design functions that impressed...

Best Backcountry Water Filters

In this short video we go over some of the different water filters and options for backcountry hunters throughout the hunting season.

Backcountry Water Storage Bags

If you need to carry water with you when water is scarce, there are options for the types of storage bags you can carry, and each has their pros and...

The Best Backcountry Hunting DIY Dehydrated Oat...

The best DIY Cinnamon Blueberry Steel Cut Oats recipe that is also very simple and easy to make for backcountry adventures.

4 Principles for Hunting Boot Selection

When you're shopping around for a quality backcountry hunting boot, these 4 principles will help you narrow down your selection.

Hiking Boots Vs. Running Shoes for Hunting

Hiking shoes are increasingly becoming popular for hunting, but before you take the plunge there is a lot to consider about whether wearing a hiking shoe is the right choice.

Hunting Boots 101-Finding the Perfect Hiking Bo...

Finding the perfect mountain hunting boot requires an understanding of how a boot functions and the anatomy of boots. This article breaks down the components of a boot, as well...

First Lite – What’s In Your Pack Video

This is a live recording of a Facebook live event Brad did with Ryan Callaghan of First Lite going through their early season archery Elk backpacking kits and taking live...

Strategies for Hunting Public Land Turkeys

By Eric Crawford Over the years I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with ol’ Tommy long beard, especially when it comes to hunting them on public land.  It boggles my mind...

Trekking Poles for Backcountry Hunting

Finding the best backcountry hunting trekking poles requires an understanding the materials and different categories of trekking poles, and an understanding that not all carbon fiber poles are created equally.

Hunting Big Whitetail Bucks in the West

The west is not known for big whitetails, but the truth is there are a lot of monster whitetail bucks, tons of public land to hunt them on, and hardly...

4 Simple Essential Knots Every Hunter Should Know

By Brad Brooks At some point in your life, you have likely skimmed through a book that teaches you how to tie dozens of knots. And you would be a superior...

Backpack Hunting Gear List-The Essentials

A complete gear list for backcountry and backpack elk hunting in the west, down to the underwear.

The Complete Guide to Mounting A Rifle Scope

By Brad Brooks Knowing how to mount your own rifle scope can quite literally mean the difference between making the shot of a lifetime or missing. No, that isn't an...

Backcountry Water Purification

The best way to filter water in the backcountry depends on the time of year and sources of water you will have around. Read more to find out what will...

A Backcountry Hunters Layering Guide: Part 2-La...

Understanding proper layering when backcountry hunting is essential, but every hunt is different. Below are my layering kits by season and type of hunt.

A Backcountry Hunters Layering Guide–Part 1-The...

Understanding layering and clothing materials and options is essential for anyone that hunts, but it is particularly important for backcountry hunters.

Lightweight Rifles and Mountain Hunting

By Brad Brooks I know from personal experience that one of the quickest ways to get crosswise with people that know guns is to profess your affection for lightweight rifles over their...

Making Your Own Backcountry Meals

Making your own dehydrated meals for backcountry camping is simple and easy, and in this article we walk you through the basic principles to make fast and easy nutritious dehydrated...

5 Tips for the Aspiring Backpack Hunter

If you are new to backcountry hunting, these 5 tips can help you take the plunge to go on your first trip and help get you prepared.

Light and Fast Hunting

Light and Fast Hunting By Brad Brooks Mark Twight, the prolific alpinist known for his solo climbing feats, had a big impact on how I think about hunting.  Mark's approach...

Early Season Muley Scouting Tips

Hunters that consistently kill mature mule deer bucks put in a lot of work before the season every gets started. This guide will help you figure out how to find...