Every year, the load of gear I need to carry afield while hunting seems to increase. Hunting knives, elk calls, gloves, binoculars, snacks, camera gear, phone battery banks—all of it needs a place.

Few things are more exciting than the approach of spring turkey hunting. For many hunters, it marks the end of a long winter ...

No one pack will be perfect for everyone, but the 44-liter size and smart design of Sitka’s core backpack offering—the Mountain 2700—covers most hunting needs from day hunts to shorter multi-day ...

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for ...

Turkey season will begin April 21, and hunters that prepare now will have the best chance of success on opening day. Going afield for the first time on opening day is like making a cold sales call.

There was a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, when turkey hunters didn’t wear vests. They simply put their shotshells, calls, and other gear into the pocket of their Carhartts, and off they went.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hunting is a gear-intensive sport whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the ...