Steve's Garage: Backcountry Water Management

Steve's Garage: Vortex Rangefinders

Buying optics isn't easy. The strange assortment of numbers and specs can be headscratchers rather than selling points if you don't know what they mean. But to get the most out of these impressive tools, it's important to understand just what they're capable of, which is mostly what those numbers and specs communicate. That way, when you're glassing in the morning and first light is slowly creeping up, you'll be dead certain that the rangefinder...

Steve's Garage: Glassing Kit

Optics are a critical component of any hunter's tool arsenal, and this is the standard setup I take on most of my hunts. I use an FHF Bino Harness to keep my Vortex rangefinder and binos easily accessible on my chest. For most western hunts 10x42mm is a great size, but if I’m doing something a little closer range, like turkey hunting, I might opt for an 8x42mm. An 85mm spotting scope is awesome to have along on hunts, but you might not be...

Steve’s Garage: Wall and Ceiling Organization

Psychological peace can be found in many places; the side of a mountain, the bottom of the ocean, even in your own garage. So, how can a place that holds the most gear, tools, and stuff provide any sense of mental clarity? Thoughtful organization. I like to keep items handy that make it out on every trip and my workspace tidy. I intentionally build shelves to exactly fit the bins they’re holding, which are specifically selected to best suit their...