The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. No advertisers or sponsors, no fluff, no BS. We discuss tactics, strategies, gear, hunt stories, and more — featuring a wide variety of guests, from industry experts to everyday listeners of the show. Your hosts, Steve & Mark, have decades of experience hunting the mountains for elk, deer, bear, antelope, sheep, mountain goats, moose, caribou, and more. While this podcast is 100% independent and free from advertising or sponsorship, it is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pack systems available, provide the best service possible, and do it all right here in the USA. Learn more at: https://exomtngear.com/ Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com. Or visit the searchable archive of all podcast episodes we have published over the past decade at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast. Thanks for listening! —Steve & Mark
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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Instead of a Q&A Monday Minute episode, we are sharing an unscripted conversation hunter, guide, and hunting photographer, Luke Carrick (https://www.instagram.com/carrick.luke/). We hear about Luke's adventures — including spending 30+ consecutive days solo in the mountains to scout for sheep, his school that trains hunters for the backcountry, his work documenting sheep hunts on Tiburon Island, and much more.
LEAVE A MESSAGE or question for a future Monday Minute episode: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry OR podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Our guest, Kyle, tells his story of falling while solo hunting, hitting SOS on his Garmin InReach, and being rescued by helicopter. As a listener of this podcast, Kyle had heard similar rescue stories before and he knew some of what to expect after hitting SOS. Hear Kyle's whole story, the lessons hear learned, and how he found redemption in the backcountry.
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Steve & Mark answer your questions about the all-new K4 Pack Systems releasing in March. They discuss:
- Why should I switch to Exo and the new K4 Pack System?
- Should I pull the trigger on a used K3 to save money, or just go all-out on the new K4?
- How large are the full-length side pockets on K4 Bags? What size spotting scope can they fit?
- What is the best holster for the K4 Hipbelt? Isn't it bad to have the weight of a pistol hanging on the hipbelt?
- How is the stiffness and "feel" of the K4 Frame compared to previous Exo frames? Did the change from Titanium to Carbon Fiber change the stiffness significantly?
K4 Updates & Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/K4
Share your question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
When it comes to folding rifle chassis that are purpose-built for the weight-conscious backpack hunter, there are two primary options — The XLR Element 4.0 and the MDT HNT26. In this episode, Mark shares his personal experience with both of these chassis and makes ten comparisons to help you choose between them.
MARK'S ARTICLE & PHOTOS: https://exomtngear.com/chassis
XLR Element: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis
MDT HNT26: https://mdttac.com/hnt26-chassis-system/
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
If you are looking for simple, practical, and applicable knowledge on training and nutrition before your next hunting season, this episode is for you. Mark joins Kyle from Valley to Peak Nutrition to talk about off-season training and nutrition strategies.
Kyle's Podcast: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/podcast
FREE Training & Nutrition Guides:
- https://exomtngear.com/nutrition
- https://exomtngear.com/train
K4 Pack System Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/K4
Ask Us A Question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
After drawing an Arizona elk tag that surprised him, our guest, Brent, shares why he ultimately decided to hire a guide for the hunt. Having never been on a guided hunt, Brent shares what he learned about the experience, how he selected his outfitter, how the hunt went down, and ultimately if he was glad that he decided to go guided.
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
After announcing the all-new K4 Pack Systems last week, Steve & Mark answer your questions about K4 Packs in today's Q&A. They discuss:
- What K4 options will be available at Hunt Expo this week?
- Is anything from K4 compatible with K2/K3?
- Why did you make K4 bags larger than K3 bags?
- Is K4 lighter than K3?
- Is there a waterproof option for K4 packs?
K4 Updates & Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/K4
Share your question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
We can finally talk about it! After 3+ years in development, all-new K4 Pack Systems are launching this Spring. In this conversation, Steve & Mark talk about the origins of K4, what they learned over the past several years of development on K4, and what is to come with K4 Packs this year.
K4 Updates & Giveaway — https://exomtngear.com/K4
Ask us a question about K4 — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Today's episode is another "After" podcast from the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast.
Justin first joined us in Episode 362 (https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/362), to tell us about his plan as he went into his third season hunting elk, and the continued pursuit to kill his first elk. Today, he tells us how his elk season went. His fall involved numerous unexpected surprises, new challenges, and success that he didn't originally plan for.
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Today's episode is another "After" podcast from the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast.
Dylan first joined us in Episode 361 (https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/361), to tell us about a hunt he was planning with his father, Brad, for an adventure on Adak Island, Alaska. In today's episode, Dylan and Brad join us to tell us all about their experience, the success they had, the lessons they learned, and more.
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast