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Kifaru Ark 22" Frame vs 25" Frame
Forest briefly describes why we recommend going with a taller frame on the Kifaru Ark. We tested the 22" variant of this frame extensively, and found that it adjusted our posture in a less than desirable way when loaded over 50lbs. The taller frame however, had a better load lifter angle and gave us better posture right from the start.
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(WATCH BEFORE BUYING A NEW PACK) 2024 Top Hunting Pack Comparison: 50 and 100 Pounds!
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We’re BACK! For 2024, we tested the Stone Glacier Sky 5900 with the Krux Frame, Initial Ascent IA5K, Kifaru MANIML with the ARK Frame, and the Mystery Ranch Metcalf 75 with the Ultra Light MT Frame. These are some of the most popular high-end packs in the hunting industry. We took all 4, loaded them with 50 lbs, then 100 lbs, and we walked a mile in each in mountainous terrain. Here are our tho...
2024 Vortex vs Kowa vs Swarovski Compact Spotting Scope Comparison
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Whether you're backpacking or truck hunting, a small and lightweight spotting scope can make your life a lot easier. In this video, Brady takes a look at three high-end compact spotters that push the limits of what a 56mm scope can achieve. PURCHASE HERE! Swarovski ATC: www.gearfool.com/products/swarovski-atc-17-40x56-spotting-scope Kowa TSN-55A: Unfortunately, we do not sell this product Vorte...
Which is The Best Tripod Head for Hunting? 2024 Lightweight Comparison
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If you purchase a good pair of binoculars or a quality spotting scope, it deserves a tripod head that will perform to the same standard. In this video, Brady talks about a few options for quality tripod heads, and why he likes or dislikes each. We do sell most of these options so click on the tagged products to visit our store. Also, use the code GEARFOOL10 for a discount on most products. Prod...
Budget Spotting Scope vs. High-End: Vortex Diamondback, Viper, and Razor Head-to-Head Comparison
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In this video we compare the Vortex Diamondback, Viper, and Razor 85mm spotting scopes. The majority of this video is digiscope comparison footage to let you see the difference with your own eyes. These tests are not perfect, but they do get pretty close to what it is like to actually look through these scopes. Purchase Here! Diamondback: www.gearfool.com/products/vortex-diamondback-hd-20-60x85...
A Lightweight Backcountry First Aid Kit that You'll Actually Use
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Forest goes through his personal choices for a backcountry first aid kit, along with use application for each piece. Shop at GearFool.com! Use the code GEARFOOL10 to get 10% off select products (exclusions apply). While supplies last! Like and Subscribe! Follow us on social @gearfool_official
The Solution to Broken Replaceable Blades: Tyto Hollow Bone First Look
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This is a first look at the new Tyto Hollow Bone Knife. They have designed their own proprietary blades that are as sharp and effortless as Havalon, while being less likely to snap while field dressing an animal. This is only a first look at this knife, but we're excited to put it to the test this season. If you're interested, check them out at gearfool.com Shop at GearFool.com! Use the code GE...
TRICER-BP Fluid Head First Look
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The TRICER-BP is a lightweight, heavy-duty fluid head that is designed to handle larger spotting scopes such as the Swarovski BTX with ease. If you intend to use your tripod setup as a shooting platform, or if you run heavy glass for extended periods of time, there are few options on the market that compare to the fluidity, simplicity, and usability that this product offers. Order yours today a...
In-Field Review of the Canis 0 Degree Sleeping Bag
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There are a lot of great sleeping bags on the market, but few of them have as many useful features as the Canis Alaska Down Sleeping Bag. In this video, Jake uses it for the first time in the type of conditions it was meant for. 850 goose down, combined with key features such as a sleeping pad holder and additional fill in the foot box made for a great night's sleep! Shop at GearFool.com! Use t...
Winter Camping ASMR by a Creek
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Forest, and a few members from the Gear Fool team hike into a nice place to stay the night by the river. Shop at GearFool.com! Use the code GEARFOOL10 to get 10% off select products (exclusions apply). While supplies last! Like and Subscribe! Follow us on social @gearfool_official
How to Stake a Tent With a Snow Stake
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How to Stake a Tent With a Snow Stake
Solo Winter Camping in Knee Deep Snow ASMR with the Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT
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Solo Winter Camping in Knee Deep Snow ASMR with the Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT
Don't Be Afraid to Mismatch Hunting Brands
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Don't Be Afraid to Mismatch Hunting Brands
TOP 3 Knots to Know Before Hunting, Camping, and Everyday Chores (For Beginners)
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TOP 3 Knots to Know Before Hunting, Camping, and Everyday Chores (For Beginners)
TEAM CHALLENGE: Most Creative Backcountry Meal Under 3lbs
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TEAM CHALLENGE: Most Creative Backcountry Meal Under 3lbs
Gear Fool's TOP Gear Picks for 2023! (Built to Hunt Podcast, EP 195)
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Gear Fool's TOP Gear Picks for 2023! (Built to Hunt Podcast, EP 195)
How to Wash Your Down Clothing! Keep it Simple!
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How to Wash Your Down Clothing! Keep it Simple!
If I Had $1000 to Spend on STONE GLACIER, This Is What I'd Buy.
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If I Had $1000 to Spend on STONE GLACIER, This Is What I'd Buy.
Alaska DIY Moose Hunt Gear Dump (in-depth list)
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Alaska DIY Moose Hunt Gear Dump (in-depth list)
Stone Glacier: 206, De-Havilland, and De-Havilland Lite Pant Comparison
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Stone Glacier: 206, De-Havilland, and De-Havilland Lite Pant Comparison
Christmas Gift Guide for those who "Already Have Everything"
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Christmas Gift Guide for those who "Already Have Everything"
The Best Wall Tent You'll Ever Buy | Roamin' Home Nomad Tent
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The Best Wall Tent You'll Ever Buy | Roamin' Home Nomad Tent
The Ultimate Alaska Tent: Stone Glacier Dome 6P Basecamp Review.
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The Ultimate Alaska Tent: Stone Glacier Dome 6P Basecamp Review.
2023 Mid-to-Late Season Pack Dump (Idaho Edition)
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2023 Mid-to-Late Season Pack Dump (Idaho Edition)
3 Mistakes People Make with their Down Insulation Layers
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3 Mistakes People Make with their Down Insulation Layers
The Easiest Way to Lighten Your Pack in Alaska: Grayl GeoPress Water Filter
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The Easiest Way to Lighten Your Pack in Alaska: Grayl GeoPress Water Filter
Try THIS Petzl Headlamp Combo for Your Next Hunt
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Try THIS Petzl Headlamp Combo for Your Next Hunt
Taste Testing Alpen Fuel's HIGH OCTANE Granola Breakfasts!
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Taste Testing Alpen Fuel's HIGH OCTANE Granola Breakfasts!
2023 Pack Dump: What's In My Contingency Kit?
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2023 Pack Dump: What's In My Contingency Kit?
The New Standard for Backcountry Pan Heads: Tricer LP Review
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The New Standard for Backcountry Pan Heads: Tricer LP Review

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  • @coldsmoker9387
    @coldsmoker9387 5 годин тому

    At 10,000 ft you should be prepared for sub -4 f

  • @wayneschaffeld-cl2kj
    @wayneschaffeld-cl2kj 6 годин тому

    American made or not?

  • @craigrobertson6082
    @craigrobertson6082 День тому

    Good info. How's the Grumman holding up?

  • @joeg4372
    @joeg4372 2 дні тому

    BLACKS CREEK PACKS !!!!!

  • @mylesmace5997
    @mylesmace5997 3 дні тому

    Costco’s 32 heat long sleeve and pants are absolutely amazing and only for $10 and the Gerry pant for only $15 is a great price. Save money buy better glass or a good jacket.

  • @Blackdogace
    @Blackdogace 3 дні тому

    Spent quite a bit of money on Sitka gear and the zippers come with a little string attached to them instead of a tab to open and close zippers. I’ve had to re-retire mine multiple times and now I have some missing and no way to find out how to get more because they won’t answer the phone. Why would you create a nice garment and on one of the most important parts use that kind of crap

  • @pjmichaelsrocksyou
    @pjmichaelsrocksyou 7 днів тому

    Good video review

  • @jayonez137
    @jayonez137 10 днів тому

    My $200 fanatic hoodie in EV2 did it after the first wash

  • @byronbrush9030
    @byronbrush9030 12 днів тому

    if you gota talk about "budget" then you shouldnt be buying any sitka

  • @Darianparsiani
    @Darianparsiani 15 днів тому

    Hi thanks for the review. Would you say sitka or stone glacier for a new hunter. I also watched your 1000 dollar sitka built . So wanted your opinion. Btw why do you use solids instead of camo? Thanks

  • @Canadaman4403
    @Canadaman4403 16 днів тому

    Excellent advice thank you buddy

  • @daveplem
    @daveplem 16 днів тому

    Wow. This bike will barely carry a full sized man. (275 pounds)

  • @Teleman01
    @Teleman01 18 днів тому

    Spotting scopes can be confusing. I had a vortex. It was a great spotting scope. But I think it was like 40 x? But then I want to buy another one that was supposed to be 70x from a different manufacturer. I thought I'd be able to see the targets closer lol. When I bought the thing, I found out that it wasn't any closer than the last scope I had lol. I've seen this a few times.

  • @constechable
    @constechable 20 днів тому

    Id love a printed list,

  • @wurlabyscott
    @wurlabyscott 21 день тому

    Great two cents of info..

  • @danmallery9142
    @danmallery9142 21 день тому

    TBH, I am more in the Crossfire/Diamondback price point. After watching this, I don't feel too bad about that. While the difference is obvious, I think the DB acquitted itself well. I would like to see a comparison with the Crossfire, but I might be a little afraid of losing more contrast. Of course, with my old eyes, I might not be able to see the difference in the real world.

  • @Blue_exit12345
    @Blue_exit12345 23 дні тому

    Amazing review.....By the way WHERE TO PURCHASE THE PHONE HOLDER

  • @joeowenscustombaits
    @joeowenscustombaits 23 дні тому

    Great stuff, thank you. What kind of money are those charter flights?

  • @eliwayne-o5z
    @eliwayne-o5z 24 дні тому

    What’s the middle darker brown color?

  • @CWO3-uscg
    @CWO3-uscg 24 дні тому

    Just watched this video as I’m in the market for a spotting scope. I have a budget of $1,000. Any suggestions?

  • @anticomunist1513
    @anticomunist1513 25 днів тому

    Wow I just learned 3 essential knots thanks man. God bless you. You are really good at explaining things.

  • @stuartkerr2205
    @stuartkerr2205 26 днів тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It's very much appreciated.

  • @williamumbach592
    @williamumbach592 29 днів тому

    I’d like to see the range with NO peddling. I don’t mind the exercise, but I would prefer to skip any sweating when going in to hunt.

    • @aaronjerviss9964
      @aaronjerviss9964 10 днів тому

      This is the only metric that matters. I bought a new one in july 2022, largest battery, 27ah?, saddle bags, the works. for just under 7k$ What a waste of money. Im a professional forester. I refuse to pedal. 3.5 miles up a very steep groomed hiking trail, 3.5mi coasting down, 25% battery remaining. They dont mention, the thermal limiter, that cuts the motor when under major load. Maybe if your a hunter or poacher... and need to be sneaky. I cannot give this thing away. Bought a new Yama 700 ATV last month for 2x the money of the ebike, and its 100x the vehicle

  • @klintbutler4135
    @klintbutler4135 Місяць тому

    Have you ever considered comparing Eberlestock packs in the reviews? I am curious how a comparable Eberlestock compares to the top three in this review. Thanks

  • @RomdaneTravelTales
    @RomdaneTravelTales Місяць тому

    Best Boots Ever!! Wish I had known about them many years earlier!

  • @bradysparks2726
    @bradysparks2726 Місяць тому

    Be wary if you're tall with a long torso. I'm 6'5" with a 21" torso and the 25" frame is too short. It renders the load lifters ineffective so you're basically hauling around a ruck sack.

  • @jad2484
    @jad2484 Місяць тому

    I have an Osprey Xenith 88. They were designed to haul heavy. You guys ever test Osprey packs?

  • @Tmhop16
    @Tmhop16 Місяць тому

    I use the core lightweight for next to skin. Would the 220 or 330 be good for over top of that? Thanks!

  • @montanatacticalhomesteader6623
    @montanatacticalhomesteader6623 Місяць тому

    Pretty cool! Probably banned in CA & NY.

  • @bltefft
    @bltefft Місяць тому

    Great video. I bought the angled Razor before I found your video - it cost much less than the other two. I'll be using it with my iPhone to take pics; I'll also be using it to see the hits on my targets when 'i shoot my .22 rifles. I bought an Ollon phone adapter to hook the iPhone to the Razor.

  • @iancurrie8844
    @iancurrie8844 Місяць тому

    Respectfully, I believe there has been something of a miscommunication on the optical design of the Viper. When you say "has more optical stops" I believe you mean to say that it has a smaller aperture. The aperture is like the iris on your eye. When an aperture is smaller, it has a large f/stop. So, for example, f1.4 lets in double the light of f2, f2.8 is half of f2, f4 is half the light let in as f2.8 etc etc. These are called "stops of light." Each "full step" is a stop (1.4,2,2.8,4,5.6,8). All Vortex are really saying is the Viper has a narrower aperture. This allows the optic to use only center sweet spot of each lens since the aperture isn't wide enough to use the rest of the lens. This allows for very good optical performance using more affordable glass. How is less light being admitted through the lens expressed in the end? (on this type of optic) Why by a smaller exit pupil, of course! A smaller aperture (more stops) can also result in detraction which I believe is what you're seeing in that scene which surprised you. Everything in optical design is a compromise. It's clear to see what they chose here. It's a sensible choice BUT to the naked eye which can open its aperture far wider than the exit pupils of these scopes, the Viper will appear noticeably less bright and more "tunnel like". This won't be captured with the digicam since it has a very tiny aperture, comparatively. For this reason alone, for hunting in low light, actually the diamondback would probably be superior. The Razor more so, obviously.

  • @watchinggearreviews
    @watchinggearreviews Місяць тому

    Guys a few of these specs are wrong. The cirque light is more comparable to the ambient hoody not jacket. The cirque does indeed have primaloft gold. The aerolite does as well. The difference is the cirque lite has 60g/m the cirque has 133g/m and the aerolite has 80g/m. All three have primaloft gold. The aerolite also has aerogel which is what makes the cross core technology work. The ambient series uses primaloft evolve. The one you showed here is the ambient jacket which has 150g/m of primaloft evolve. The ambient hoody has 100g/m and would have been a much better comparison to the cirque lite. I like y’all’s reviews a lot but these differences in specs could change someone’s decision on what to buy or give them a better idea of warmth

  • @watchinggearreviews
    @watchinggearreviews Місяць тому

    Guys a few of these specs are wrong. The cirque light is more comparable to the ambient hoody not jacket. The cirque does indeed have primaloft gold. The aerolite does as well. The difference is the cirque lite has 60g/m the cirque has 133g/m and the aerolite has 80g/m. All three have primaloft gold. The aerolite also has aerogel which is what makes the cross core technology work. The ambient series uses primaloft evolve. The one you showed here is the ambient jacket which has 150g/m of primaloft evolve. The ambient hoody has 100g/m and would have been a much better comparison to the cirque lite. I like y’all’s reviews a lot but these differences in specs could change someone’s decision on what to buy or give them a better idea of warmth

  • @camping_guru_uk
    @camping_guru_uk Місяць тому

    Great vid... Im over in the UK and id love your thoughts on inner tent material, mesh ir solid. If the tent is a true 4 season in the design re poles and outer feabic reaching tight to the floor etc would you be too concerned what the inner fabric is made from.

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 Місяць тому

    Great video. I’m saving my pennies to get one.

  • @Eric-bh7jy
    @Eric-bh7jy Місяць тому

    From how banged up the VA-5 is, it’s clear which one has been used the most 😂

  • @Eric-bh7jy
    @Eric-bh7jy Місяць тому

    Outdoorsman’s products are so ridiculously overpriced 😂😂 so many better options for half the price in all categories of what they make

  • @Eric-bh7jy
    @Eric-bh7jy Місяць тому

    I don’t understand why vortex doesn’t make the UHD version of the spotting scope. Definitely would be closer for probably half the price

  • @michaelbattin6717
    @michaelbattin6717 Місяць тому

    Fantastic reviews guys I’m new to the channel. I just subscribed so I could win that stony Mountain pack thank you. This stuff is so valuable. I have no opportunity to try these on. It gives me a great base to start with

  • @jayonez137
    @jayonez137 Місяць тому

    I own the entire ambient line. My favorite piece of gear they have come out with in a few years.

  • @alexward5197
    @alexward5197 Місяць тому

    Ok so the aria 2 vs the black diamond storm 450!

  • @NateBedair
    @NateBedair Місяць тому

    I’d like to point out that if you use Mystery Ranch game bags, they are designed to fit onto the frame (at the top) just like the pack does, so it holds the meat closer to the frame and it won’t sag to the bottom.

  • @zvonkoprosen4096
    @zvonkoprosen4096 Місяць тому

    viper? hahahah

  • @jthorpe454
    @jthorpe454 Місяць тому

    Great advice!!

  • @iancurrie8844
    @iancurrie8844 Місяць тому

    Vortex is trash, as always.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Місяць тому

    I think everyone should have at least 1/2 of any of these lights just to be ready for the black out this winter 😢😢😢 I’m very happy with this brand of lights 😊😊😊

  • @86309
    @86309 Місяць тому

    Well done!!!

  • @VantageOutdoors548
    @VantageOutdoors548 Місяць тому

    Loved this video it helped me out tons! What is that pack you were using?

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah Місяць тому

    I’ll go with Swarovski.

  • @relevantinformation6655
    @relevantinformation6655 2 місяці тому

    Once your eye’s “visual purple” has adjusted to a dark area, a bright light trashes your night vision. A good red light mode is great for night for many around the camp needs.