It’s a packed episode of the Seek Outside Podcast! ???? We kick this episode off with our Christmas outdoor gear wish lists — from new hiking boots, muzzleloaders, bigger coolers, to more of the gear we’re drooling over this season.Then we explain some bad hunting etiquette stories from the mule deer woods, before ranking our favorite hunting trip experiences — On Tier List Maker.???? CONTEST ALERT:Want to win some Seek Outside gear????? Make your own tier list of your favorite hunting experiences here: https://tiermaker.com/create/best-experiences-in-hunting-18811000???? Send a photo of your list to info@seekoutside.com or podcast@seekoutside.com to be entered to win a Backcountry Tool Roll and more.Finally, we sit down with our New Zealand hunting friends, who share insider tips for hunting big game in New Zealand — including how to access hunting areas, transport meat and antlers, and plan the trip of a lifetime.???? In This Episode:Our top Christmas gear picks for hunters & backpackersReal talk on poor hunter etiquette in the fieldTier ranking our best hunting experiencesHow to enter the Seek Outside gear giveawayBig game hunting tips from New Zealand???? Tell us in the comments: What’s on your outdoor gear wish list this year????? Stay Connected:???? Subscribe for more weekly outdoor talk & hunting stories!???? Visit us at www.seekoutside.com???? Follow us on Instagram: @seekoutside#SeekOutsidePodcast #HuntingPodcast #OutdoorGear #HuntingInNewZealand #BackpackingGear #Muzzleloader #ChristmasGearList #HuntingEtiquette #BigGameHunting #SeekOutside

In this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we kick things off with a funny but all-too-relatable topic — why are hot tubs never working at hotels and Airbnbs anymore? From there, Owen shares the ups and downs of his tough rifle elk hunt, giving some great insight into what makes elk hunting so challenging and rewarding.Then we dive deep into backpack selection for backpacking and backcountry hunting. We cover everything you need to know about choosing the right pack fit, frame size, and frame style. We also break down pack fabrics, features, capacity, and how to match your pack to your specific hunting or hiking needs.To wrap things up, we sit down with Rusty Smith from Baby Booners — a company that uses 3D scanning to create miniature replicas of your big game mounts. If you’ve ever wanted a unique way to remember your trophy, you’ll want to stick around for this conversation!???? Keywords:Seek Outside Podcast, backpack hunting, backpacking gear, elk hunting stories, how to choose a backpack, hunting backpack fit, Seek Outside gear, backcountry hunting, hot tub rant, Baby Booners 3D mounts, hunting podcast, outdoor podcast???? Learn more about Seek Outside gear:???? https://seekoutside.comBaby Booners website: https://babybooners.com/Follow us on social media:???? Instagram: @seekoutside???? Subscribe for more outdoor stories, hunting talk, and gear deep dives!

n this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we’re joined by Carl Lewallen from Rec Pak for an action-packed discussion on new gear, game meat, and backcountry performance. ???? We kick things off by introducing our brand-new product — the Flat Roll XL. Designed like a tool roll but for camping and backpacking gear, the Flat Roll XL helps you organize all your essentials in one compact, easy-to-access roll. Perfect for staying dialed in on your next adventure.???? Then we dive into meat care in the field, and share a critical lesson on aging wild game meat to maximize taste and tenderness — especially important for those processing their harvest in remote settings.????️ We also share our Top 3 Favorite Fall Meals for cooking up wild game meat. From savory stews to grilled favorites, these are must-tries for your fall hunting season.????With guest Carl Lewallen from Rec Pak, we shift gears to talk backcountry nutrition, fueling for ultra-marathons and hunting trips, and how proper nutrition can make or break your performance in the wilderness. Carl also dives into the differences between Roosevelt elk and Rocky Mountain elk, and what each species demands from hunters.Check out our website for more episodes on backcountry hunting, gear tips, and wilderness adventure: https://seekoutside.com/???? Follow us on Instagram: Seekoutside

Late season hunting is coming....Ready to level up your cold weather camping and hot tenting game? In this episode, we dive into must-know tips for staying warm, dry, and safe in late fall and winter conditions — whether you're an expert hot tent user or just getting started.In This Episode, We Cover:How to make sure your stove fires up every timeMoisture management & reducing condensation in your tentChoosing the right campsite to increase warmth and reduce condensationBest practices for wood prep & fire efficiencyReal-world hot tent camping experiences & gear insights???? These essential hot tenting techniques will help you stay comfortable and confident, even in sub-zero temps.???? Perfect for hunters, backpackers, bushcrafters, or anyone planning a hot tent camping trip this season.???? Check out Seek Outside's Hot Tent Bundles here:https://seekoutside.com/hot-tent-bundles/Premium hot tents and stoves built for rugged backcountry performance.???? Drop your favorite winter camping hacks or questions in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

Looking for the perfect hot tent for your fall hunting and camping trips? In this episode, we dive deep into every one of Seek Outside’s full lineup of hot tents — from ultralight trekking pole shelters to spacious 16-person tipis.We break down:

n this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we start things off with a DST Tarp Giveaway – and there’s only one more episode to win in an upcoming episode, so don’t miss out!From there, we dive deep into a conversation about hunting rifles, breaking down why the caliber you choose is often the least important part of selecting your rifle. We explore bullet size, ballistics, and why a light trigger may be one of the most overlooked but essential features for hunters.We also discuss the newest season of Alone, why it turned out to be the shortest season ever, and how surviving in the desert may be one of the toughest environments possible.Later in the show, we’re joined by Justin Walker from the Alaska Professional Hunters Association (APHA). Justin explains why the APHA plays such a crucial role in protecting hunting opportunities in Alaska, and he shares his near-death experience in the Alaskan wilderness this past spring—a story you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we dive into our brand new Ultralight Glassing Saddle and Camp Chair – a lightweight, packable seating system that sets up easily with trekking poles, perfect for glassing, hunting, or hanging out in camp without carrying extra weight or bulk. https://seekoutside.com/lookout-sittin-saddle/Ryan also shares his Top 5 Archery Elk Hunting Gear Items most that hunters overlook, giving you practical tips to be more prepared and effective in the field.We’re then joined by Logan Romney to talk archery mule deer scouting, getting in shape for backcountry hunts by running, and his must-have gear for scouting trips. Whether you’re chasing elk, glassing high country mule deer, or dialing in your backcountry kit, this episode is packed with insights and gear ideas you won’t want to miss.Timestamps:00:00 – DST Tarp Giveaway10:15 – Ultralight Glassing Saddle & Camp Chair Overview16:48 – Ryan’s Top 5 Overlooked Archery Elk Hunting Items35:18 – Happy Hour45:50 – Logan RomneyTopics Covered:Ultralight hunting gearBackcountry glassing solutionsArchery elk hunting essentialsMule deer scouting strategiesHunting fitness tipsLightweight camp comfort ideasLinks & Resources:

In this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast, we talk with with Caleb Hobbs, the founder of Ursi Gear, to talk about what it takes to design high-performance hunting and bowhunting clothing from the ground up. Caleb shares his journey of starting a grassroots camo company, his passion for functional design, and the unique challenges of creating gear that blends seamlessly into the backcountry. Ursi gear was founded in Colorado.

In this episode we talk with Writer and wildland firefighter Ian Graber-Stiehl who also writes for gear junkie, Mens journal and Outside magazine. We cover everything fire fighting from who does what job to how the jurisdictions work.In the first part of the show we give away the DST tarp, cover the previous weeks adventures and cover some gear tips and tricks that we learned along the way.

In this episode of the podcast, Ryan Sapena and Owen Timm start the podcast by announcing the Seek Outside 4th of July Sale! Use Code- SEEk4th at checkout https://seekoutside.com/ to save up to 15% on gear. Sale live July 3rd- 8thWe then give some insight on some new tents that will be coming out in the next few months. We also cover A woman's quest to hike 14ers in high heels, a high altitude helicopter rescue and the public land sell off bills. We then talk with Chis Denham from The Western Hunter to talk about hunting the world, filming tv shows and how outdoor media has changed over the years.

In this video we start with our DST Tarp giveaway. Subscribe to the channel and comment on the video to be entered. We then talk about bison attacks in Yellowstone, Aoudad hunting from a helicopter. Our guests include Stewart Born from Born Outdoors. They make high quality light weight bedrolls. Our second guest is Kendrick Chittock from the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance who covers the status of goat conservation.

In this episode of the Seek Outside Podcast The guys start by recapping Owens mountain bike trip to Bentonville Arkansas and debate the merits of northern fried chicken. They cover packraft maintenance, and some of the gear they have been using. Happy hour covers performance enhancing gas for mountain climbing and bear defense. We then host Drew Miles from Tricer (https://tricer.com/) to talk tripods and bipods.

In this episode of the podcast we provide more information relating to the new Wetlands 10,000 Cubic Inch Pack. Seek Outside Wetlands Bag – The Ultimate Drainable Gear SlingerThe least waterproof pack we’ve ever made—and that’s the point. Built for duck hunting packs with drainage, packrafting gear, and muddy backcountry hauls, the Wetlands Bag lets water escape while keeping your gear secure. When your waterfowl hunt ends at the marsh’s edge or your packraft dumps you ashore, this bag ensures messes drain—never soak in.Learn More here: https://seekoutside.com/wetlands-10-000/

* In this Episode we start by giving away a DST Tarp. Subscribe and comment on our Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rhwBpwoHC0&list=PLFiOOzgDgYaBOYLaDDVeGZk4jYXpFK-wc) to enter! We then talk about how dirt bikes can improve your access, grayling fishing, and gear that we have been using. In Happy hour we talk Outdoorboys retirement, the Flight 3 getting recognition, and Wilderness thirst traps. Our Interview with Robert Bloomquist covers Salmon and Steelhead fishing in the midwest essential raft gear, invasive species and more!* * For the best USA made Backcountry gear visit: https://seekoutside.com/

We are Giving away a DST Tarp every episode Until September 21st to promote the podcast being on Youtube (https://youtu.be/3rhwBpwoHC0). All you have to do to be entered is go to the Youtube channel and subscribe, and then comment on that episode. We will announce the winner at the beginning of each episode.Seek Outside- https://youtu.be/3rhwBpwoHC0In this episode we talk about the new 2.0 shelters, iPhone satellite messaging, backcountry skiing with Essex Prescott and more.Checkout the new 2.0 shelters here (https://seekoutside.com/):

In this episode we go over the finding of our recent tent fabric field test. We left these tents out for months to see get a good idea of how weather and sun effects the durability of these fabrics. View the full recap video on our youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx0uRgXy55A&t=79sCheck out all of our silnylon and silpoly tarps and shelters here: www.seekoutside.com/End Song: Stone by Franky Denver

In this episode we review and explain the features of the new products from Seek Outside including the Twilight 3P, Silverton 2300 and more. We also go over some of the things that we have cooking for the future!Outro Song: Sparrow (featuring Tanner Pierce) by Franky Denver https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Q4pb4EFVHefWM8pzD2m08?si=Ik35sd7xQXSH-S3COaXLZg

In this episode of the podcast we recap Owen's recent 440 mile motorcycle packing trip, go over some of the necessary gear for moto-packing and why it is so fun. In Happy hour we talk about the aquatic version of an e-bike, being attacked by a hawk and a snake at the same time and much more.

In this episode of the podcast we interview Doug Duren to talk about CWD in Whitetails out west, land management strategies, prescribed fire and more. Happy hour covers a new bug bite cure that hooks up to your phone, are top ten lists bad for nature and much more.

In this episode we bring the podcast back with some changes. Seek Outside Happy Hour- Kid breaks hand on bears face, interesting bear defense strategies, New PCT record, and poacher faces interesting punishment. Interview- Shane Wise talks being American made, innovation in ultralight gear, and much more. Visit: https://www.wiserprecision.com/ Website: https://seekoutside.com/