“essential gear”

The Pursuit Convertible Turkey Vest, from Nomad, is a minimalist but functional vest that can be worn traditionally, or strapped on as a fanny pack.

Run-and-gun turkey hunting demands a pack system that is light and adaptable to changing conditions—the Ambush Sling Pack has been designed with these qualities in mind.

The Vault Blind Bag is a technical pack developed specifically for hunters pursuing birds in flooded timber and wet blind environments.

After listening to customer feedback and testing, Vortex has given its bino harness lineup an upgrade with two improved options to help hunters keep close their most important asset for finding hidden game.

Not that anyone who hunts passionately in Africa is “normal,” but even by the standards of obsessive safari addicts, I stand out as, well, a bit strange.

The new Vario Modular Pack System may be the last hunting pack you ever need to buy. The versatile, rugged system allows hunters to add or remove various packs and accessories to suit their specific needs.

The quintessential escape, the ultimate challenge, the pinnacle of adventure—that’s a backpack hunt.

Here’s the rundown on some of the best new products you won’t want to leave behind when you and your four-legged companion head afield.