As many of you know, I really like my Stone Glacier sleeping bag but it's got some issues that I nitpick now and then. Namely, it's got a severe taper at the knees that continues down to the foot box, which makes it difficult for me to spread my legs. I GOT BIG THIGHS fellas! It's not a deal-breaker but it can be uncomfortable on warmer nights. Secondly, if I'm not careful the foot box will touch the tipi sidewall and soak up a ton of water (on hunts with higher levels of condensation) and make the down go flat. The next day, I've got to dry the down or I'll be sleeping in a wet bag. And the zipper annoys me. These design issues came up in the course of conversation tonight with Kevin Tim (owner of SEEK OUTSIDE and avid backpacker). Kevin went out to his truck and fetched his Western Mountaineering sleeping bag and he let me get my hands on it. I'm IMPRESSED. Here's a quick, 10-minute video that I thought ya'll might like. Have any of you used both bags? How does the Western Mountaineering bag compare to the SG? Anybody else used the Western Mountaineering bags?
Brad and I sit down with Ryan Lampers and Mark Livesay and discuss food preparation, electrolytes and more about backcountry nutrition. Don't forget, you have until April 9, 11:59pm MST to head over to https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway to get entered into the big giveaway. Be sure to use the code "GRITTY" to save. Also, visit https://initialascent.com/ and shop. Every $25 spent while using the code "GRITTY' will get you entered into that prize package.
Ryan Lampers, Mark Livesay, myself and Brad Hunt sit down and discuss things we learned from bear season last year. We talk about what we might change and do differently if we are put into those situations this year. Don't forget, you have until April 9, 11:59pm MST to head over to https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway to get entered into the big giveaway. Be sure to use the code "GRITTY" to save. Also, visit https://initialascent.com/ and shop. Every $25 spent while using the code "GRITTY' will get you entered into that prize package.
On this episode Brad and I sit down with Justin Webb from Foundation for Wildlife Management. I believe every western hunter should be a member to the F4WM. We discuss what it is all about and how you can do your part to help control wolf populations and to help those who are putting in an effort to manage wolves. Visit https://f4wm.org/ and become a member today.
Also, don't forget about the two big giveaways we have going on now with Peax Equipment and Initial Ascent. Click the links below to shop and be entered. Giveaways end April 9, 2023 11:59pm MST. Get your limited Peax-Gritty "SOME MEN CAN AND SOME MEN CAN'T" T-Shirt with the link below.
https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway
Shop Initial Ascent https://initialascent.com/
Hideout - one of the perks of being in the Hideout is access to exclusive partner discounts made specifically for this community.
1. 🐻2026 Peax Elk & Bear Tour Ticket - >50% off - > Code: locals50
2. 🎒 Initial Ascent ->10% OFF anything sitewide -> Code: GRITTYHIDEOUT
These codes are for Hideout members only. Please don’t share them outside the community — we want to take care of the brands that take care of us and keep these partnerships strong.
More codes and perks coming as we line them up.
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Stay Gritty. 💥
Brian and Mark are back tonight to share their adventures. Join us at 7pm MT
