About this episode

The episode discusses common gear failures reported by hunters and how to prevent them.

In this fourth installment of the Backcountry Blueprint series, we dive into data from over 1,500 hunters to identify the true gear failures that end hunts early. We aren't just talking about gear that hunters "didn't like," but the specific equipment issues that negatively changed the outcome of a hunt. Steve and Mark break down the five most common failure points reported by hunters and share how you can prevent these issues before you ever hit the trailhead. The Backcountry Blueprint: https://exomtngear.com/blueprint Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Mark

Topics covered

• gear failures
• hunting equipment
• backcountry preparation
• hunting outcomes
• preventative measures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exo Mtn Gear

Books & works: The Backcountry Blueprint

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