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.
As a hunter, getting your gear to and from the hunt is half the battle. Between airlines, crammed vehicle transport and time spent in the field, it’s important to protect your gear, guns and optics.
Karen Mehall Phillips had the chance to train for a grueling backcountry hunt at Magpul's inaugural Backcountry Hunter's Course. One of the first things she learned was precisely what any backpacking hunter will want to have on hand at all times.