How to Lighten Your Pack Without Regretting It

By: Hope Gately Stay tuned until the end of the article for an accompanying video from our friends at BackpackingTV. The terms “ultralight” and “lightweight” are familiar terms in the backpacking community and with good reason; whether you’re hiking the PCT or powering through a three-day ramble in the backcountry, the weight on your back […]

$100 vs. $500 Backpacks

By: Hope Gately Stay tuned until the end of the article for an accompanying video from our friends at BackpackingTV. In for the Long Haul: Make the Commitment All adventurers start somewhere. For me, backpacking started over ten years ago in Rocky Mountain National Park of Colorado with an off-brand pack that cost $95.99 and […]

Remembering Your Roots, from a Third-Generation Montanan

By: Cody VanOrden What does hunting mean to you? I ask myself this question each season. Lately, I think it’s been muddied by what social media wants it to be for many of us. In recent years, I’ve caught myself getting overly excited by top-of-the-line gear, exclusive locations, prized bulls, and comparing myself to the […]

MYSTERY RANCH x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens

By Senior Editor at Carryology, Taylor Welden MYSTERY RANCH x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens Ladies and gentlemen, our team is incredibly proud to introduce the… MYSTERY RANCH x Carryology No Escape. Our second collaboration with none other than MYSTERY RANCH. One of the greatest pack makers the world has ever seen. If you’re reading this, […]

Meet Some Faces of the Good Fire Alliance

By Fire Ambassador, Sasha Berleman As a follow-up to Building A Community Practice of Living with Fire, we wanted to introduce you to some of the faces that make up the Good Fire Alliance! Photography: Sashwa Burrous

Building A Community Practice of Living with Fire

By: Fire Ambassador, Sasha Berleman, Director of ACR’s Fire Forward Program When it comes to living in California, there is no “no fire” option. Fire is a fundamental part of existence here. And though we cannot avoid fire as a force on the landscape, learning to live with fire is so much to be gained. […]

My First Big Game Hunt

By: Outdoor Ambassador, Eric Balken “I don’t know, man, this might not be my year”. After six days in a row, waking up in the wee hours of the morning to trek around the hills outskirting the Salt Lake Valley, I felt defeated. I had finally pulled an antlerless elk tag for my first hunt, […]

Resources for New Hunters

By: Brand Ambassador, Lindsey Davis During the winter, most hunting opportunities are coming to a close with just a few upland and small game seasons remaining. While it may seem like you have ample time before next fall to learn to hunt, there are some essential tasks to take care of to set yourself up […]

MYSTERY RANCH RFAK & VLAK

An essential aspect of preparedness is medical supplies and training. The ability to self-stabilize and package yourself, potential patients, or family members will depend on your ability to respond quickly to any situation. MYSTERY RANCH offers two basic medical pouches. The Removable First Aid Kit (RFAK) and Vehicle Litter Aid Kit (VLAK) are two small […]

A Hunter’s First Over The Counter Elk Season

By: Brand Ambassador, Lindsey Davis This fall, I got my first over the counter bull elk tag here in Utah. After five years of mule deer hunting and one season of cow elk under my belt, I finally felt ready to join the tribe of folks who live for Septembers, and sonorous, rutting bulls. Elk […]