About this episode

Steve Speck discusses pack fit, backpack setup, and backcountry hunting tips.

How do you properly fit a hunting pack? What's the best way to pack your backpack for the backcountry? And how did Exo Mtn Gear become one of the most respected names in hunting packs? Exo Mtn Gear founder and lead pack designer Steve Speck joins the podcast to break down pack fit, load distribution, backpack setup, backcountry hunting gear, and the story behind Exo. Whether you're preparing for your first western hunt or fine-tuning your system, this episode is packed with practical advice and proven tips.

People in this episode

Host: Vortex Optics

Guest: Steve Speck

Topics covered

• pack fit
• backpack setup
• backcountry hunting
• hunting gear
• load distribution

Keywords

• hunting pack
• backcountry
• Exo Mtn Gear
• pack fit
• load distribution
• backpack setup
• hunting gear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exo Mtn Gear

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