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The Backpack Hunter

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

Confessions Of An Obsessive Backpacker

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.

Video: LaCrosse LodeStar Boots

American Hunter checks in at the LaCrosse booth during SHOT Show 2020, to learn more about the company's new LodeStar Boots.

#SundayGunday: Rossi Single Shot Tuffy

Get a closer look at the Rossi Single Shot Tuffy, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

#SundayGunday: CZ 600 Trail

Get a closer look at the CZ 600 Trail, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

#SundayGunday: Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro

Get a closer look at Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Essential Gear for the Backpack Hunter

Today’s backpacking gear is lighter, stronger and more durable than ever. There’s not enough space to detail all of it here, but these are the basics.

SHOT Show 2020: Pelican Cargo Cases

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.

First Look: Insights Hunting Drifter Day Pack

Decked out in Realtree Edge camo, the Insights Hunting Drifter Super Light Day Pack is the brands lightest, weighing in at under two pounds.

A Backpack Hunter’s Must-Have Equipment List

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.

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