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Gear Review
Welcome to the 1st Rut Gear Review Homepage. Here you will find our honest feedback on what gear works and what doesn’t. Checklists for what gear you need and much more. Check back often as we will be adding to this section often.
Elk Hunting Gear Checklist
Click Here for an easy to use Elk Hunting Gear Checklist from the 1st Rut Family!
Backcountry Mid Layer Review
Reviewing 6 technical backcountry mid-layers, find out how they stack up here.
Bugle, Bark, and Chuckle this to your buddies!
Technical Hunting Pant Review
Reviewing 6 technical backcountry hunting pants, find out how they stack up here.
Top 10 Back Country Comfort Items
The 1st Rut Family agreeโs, you donโt want to forget these 10 items on a backpack hunt.
Perfect Backcountry Knife Combo
The Elder of the 1st Rut Family shares his trusted backcountry knife duo.
What is the Hunter’s Most Important Item
The 1st Rut Family agreeโs, you donโt want to forget these 10 items on a backpack hunt.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL Tent Review
See how the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL Tent stacks up to its competition.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Fred Bear