Don't Let Gear Be Your Weak Link- Backcountry Gear Prep

In this episode, Alex Gruin discusses the essential preparations for hunting season, focusing on gear selection, weapon practice, and the importance of testing equipment in the field. He emphasizes the need for a thorough gear audit, the differences between guided and DIY hunts, and the significance of layering systems for clothing. Additionally, he covers the importance of pack organization, backup plans, and creating a final pre-hunt checklist to ensure a successful hunting experience.Book a Free Consult for more info! 🖥️Website-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠East2Westhunts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​​My New Masterclass is Live! Go Ahead and Take advantage of this great course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow along on social 🏕️Instagram-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@east2westhunts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Much of the gear used on our hunts are from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Black Ovis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Kuiu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For Listeners, use code East2West10 and save 10% off your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Black Ovis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ purchase. Some limitations applyMore Goodies That Are Thoroughly Enjoyed!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kuiu Game Bags⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kuiu Peleton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eberlestock Bino Harness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East 2 West Hunts Insulated Orange Beanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East 2 West Hunts Hat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mtn Ops Gear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kings Camo Gear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stone Glacier 5900 Backpack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sitka Base layer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trekking Poles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Spotting Scope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Swarovski EL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crispi Nevada Boots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Ovis Treeline Tripod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outdoorsmans Tripod Adapter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grayl Water Filter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seek Outside Tent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Razor Scope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠