Author Archives : Matt Staser

Hunter's Crate

Opening up Hunter’s Crate


We’ve all seen these monthly clubs before.  They come in pretty much everything from a jelly of the month club to even beer.  The last couple years I have been starting to see more specialized clubs form that reach outdoorsmen groups like us.  Now hunters finally have something from Hunter’s Crate. – HOW IT WORKS –  THE GOAL Hunter’s Crate is…

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Fishing with Man-Pack

Gear Review – Outdoors With The Man-PACK 2.0 Stalker


Gear review of the Man-PACK 2.0 Stalker Not all packs are created equal as I have learned and we all pretty much know by now.  There are specialty packs for every situation, every style of hunt or types of traveling.  The Man-PACK is one of those packs that for me, fills in the gap between all of them. As hunters, we…

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Hunting Memories. Remembering That First Deer


After over 30 years hunting, that day still is clearer in my mind than pretty much most of them.  It’s for sure in my top 5 hunting memories that include both my kids first deer and a big one or two.  I still remember that day like it was yesterday. It was my turn to finally get to deer hunt.…

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Paleo Meals To Go

Eating in the Field With Paleo Meals To Go


Spending time in the field for a few hours or a few days will make anyone hungry.  Having a meal readily available is usually a problem.  At least something other than a candy bar that’s been melted and smashed 10 times in the bottom of your pack.  I for one, prefer a meal that has some substance, tastes good and isn’t filled with…

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Checking Your Prusik Knot On Safety Rope


As more and more hunters are practicing treestand safety, the use of safety ropes like the Lifeline from Hunter Safety System are also becoming more popular.  Which is a good thing as you should know by now, most treestand falls happen while climbing in and out of the stand.  These safety lines are used to keep you safe while you…

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3rd main beam buck trailcam

What Is a 3rd Main Beam Buck?


Have you heard people talk about deer with a “3rd Main Beam”? With most deer hunters out there, you hear most of them talking about deer with a 3rd main beam .  Some will even try and convince you that it’s an actual 3rd antler on that deer.  So what is it actually. The “3rd Main Beam” is actually none of…

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trail running hunt training

Trail Running For The Hunt. Train Like Payton


Taking your training to the trails is my favorite way to train for a long season of hunting.  Trail Running will prepare you if you do it right. I wanted to go over a little on how I like to approach a training session on the trails. Not all trails are equal as we all know.  There are the long…

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RAYCAPZ Review Shades Down

RAYCAPZ Built In Sunglasses Cap Review


Anyone that wears sunglasses and a ball cap, which I assume is a lot, knows what it’s like to have them fall to the ground after you bend over, look up, sneeze, or just about anything when you take them off and put them on your cap.  The inventors of RAYCAPZ are trying to solve that problem with combining the shades…

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