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?
Here's a little video that shows my first impression of these two new shelters from PEAX. Check it out!
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/
First off — good luck to everyone heading out for hunts this fall. Can’t wait to see your photos, stories, and the action roll in here in the Hideout.
Over the next 4–6 weeks, Brian and I will both be in and out w/ hunts. But we want to keep the Hideout rolling with our weekly livestreams.
Here’s the plan:
🎥 Brian’s going to try streaming live straight from the mountain.
• Depending on the hunt and conditions, he may have to bail last minute — but we’re sure going to try.
• Please be patient and keep an eye on the posts for updates.
Plan on the same nights / same times as usual.
For the weeks we’re able to pull this off, there will be giveaways, but because i won't be able to be on at the same time, we’ll run those later in the week and post winners right here in the member chat.
Thanks for sticking with us, and for being part of this community.
Stay gritty,
– Travis & Brian
Found a couple new bucks tonight! This old buck is about 250 yards from my tent.
