In this episode I connect with Drew from TRICER @tricerusa all the way over in California, USA. Tricer's statement is; "To help hunters go deeper into the backcountry, we manufacture products that are fast, light, and simple." Drew is the owner of Tricer (and an awesome moustache) and designs a number of lightweight products for the backcountry hunter including their most recent additions, a super-light fluid tripod head and carbon fiber tripods. I have personally been using the TRICER-LP for several months and Drew assures me that there are some more mind-blowing products on the way. Tricer is firmly identifying themselves as a hunting company and cementing themselves as leaders in this field - https://tricerusa.com/ 

Drew is a family man, small business owner and a gear nerd (like me) so we talk a bit about some of the gear we use and integrating our children into hunting. Drew also has his own podcast 'The Tricer Podcast' so head over there for some great content too.

But most importantly!!! Tricer is now supported in Australia by 'The Modern Hunter Australia' so we can support an Australian business at the same time as getting hold of these quality products - https://themodernhunter.com.au/

On my 'Friend of the Podcast' segment I am talking to Geoff from 'Down Under Outdoors'.  Geoff and his wife Cath, who have been hunting Sambar deer for decades, identified the need for some simple yet effective products for hunters including silicone scope lens covers and face veils. They also have an insulated waterproof blanket that will provide a multitude of uses for camping/fishing/4WDing. More info can be found on their website https://www.downunderoutdoors.net/ or check them out on Amazon.Au by searching 'Down Under Outdoors'.

Please continue to support my past 'Friends of the Podcast' and brand guests as they continue to support us;

• MTNgear NZ -  www.mtngear.nz or on his socials @mtngear.nz
• Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au 
• On Track Meals @on_track_meals and use the code BACKCOUNTRY at www.ontrackmeal.com  for 10% off online orders
• The Game Dietitian @thegamedietitian and access the special price for the Fallow Deer challenge - 6 week training course ; www.thegamedietitian.com.au
• High Caliber Cleaning Supplies www.highcaliber.com.au @highcalibercleaningsupplies
• Tatonka packs @tatonkahunting
• HydraPak @hydrapakaunz
• To find out more about hunting with Zeb or education courses he can be found at; www.zebrashunting.com and @zebraj82 or YouTube - Zebra's Sambar Hunting Adventures.
• Thane from @rogee.productions or YouTube as Rogee Productions
• Jason from LiquidAntler @liquidantler or YouTube as Liquid Antler

A special thanks to the listeners that continue to contact me with feedback and questions. I genuinely appreciate you reaching out and I'm still blown away by the positive response I'm getting to the podcast. I'm working on bringing you all some more great content that's educational and raw.

Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out. I still have some stickers left too.

@australian_hunting_backcountry

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Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.