Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout that year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. In this episode, Mark & Steve discuss their "gear of the year" selections for 2025...

GEAR LINKS & LISTS — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hunting-gear-of-2025

TIMESTAMPS...

00:00:00 — Intro

00:01:56 — "Gear of the Year" History

00:07:05 — Revisiting 2024 Selections

00:22:35 — Steve's Tripod Setup for Glassing & Shooting

00:34:42 — Airlock Industries Zero Gravity Suppressor

00:44:31 — InReach Messenger Plus

00:50:56 — Nitecore Pocket 10000 USB-C Power Bank

00:53:20 — Thermarest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad

00:58:17 — Outdoor Vitals Pursuit Hybrid Fleece

01:00:32 — Deadfall Design Chest Plate + Ivory Holster Shell (and "The Bino Bra" ;-)

01:11:03 — Defiance anTi-X Action, Pre-Fit 6mm Creedmoor, & Factory Ammunition

01:18:26 — onX HUNT App

01:22:18 — Mark's Honorable Mentions

01:28:58 — Exo K4x Pack System

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