Reviews
A Tribute to KUIU Founder Jason Hairston
The news is weeks old but still stings. While his family and the KUIU team are no doubt still reeling from their loss the rest of us likely won’t feel the full effects of Jason Hairston’s passing for years to come. Hairston was a passionate visionary and innovator whose legacy will continue to live on in every product he helped create and story he played a part in. Please consider this small tribute as a thank you to Jason and the entire KUIU team for the inspiration they have been to us. As a founding member of both Sitka Gear...
Levi Morgan Posts Prototype Sure-Loc Carbonic Hunting Sight
For almost a year we have been hearing about Sure-Loc’s new bow sight. Pictures of the target model have been floating around the internet and up on Sure-Loc’s website for months but the above photo is the first we have seen of the prototype prototype hunting sight. For those unfamiliar with this sight, this new sight is dubbed the Carbonic after the unique carbon wrapped aluminum dovetail and tower. Sure-loc reportedly solicited design input from John Dudley and Levi Morgan who at this point are unarguably two of the best archers on the planet and have been at the apex of...
Plate Carrier/Weighted Vest Workouts
When I don't feel like heading to the gym but still want to get in a great workout I usually strap on my plate carrier (A.K.A.: P.C.). There are a few reasons I love working out with a P.C. or weighted vest; I can use it anywhere (although I do get some looks...). even simple movements become exponentially more difficult. they are great for short HIIT style workouts that build both cardiovascular and muscular endurance and strength. This allows me to develop the strength and endurance I need for hucking my pack up and down the mountain but distributes weight more evenly...
First Lite -"First 3"
There are so many companies throughout the outdoor and hunting industries putting out amazing gear that it can be overwhelming and frankly expensive to change over to a new clothing system or even experiment with a new camouflage. So we decided we would create a family of articles we call “First 3” for those hunters and adventurers like us who value quality gear and want to try something new but aren’t willing to gamble on niche products. In these articles we ask companies what 3 pieces of gear they recommend new customers try first in order for them to get...