Rokcast

Today Jordan talks about some new articles from Rokslide.com as well as some hot threads on the forum. Then in this weeks hot minute she talks about why learning some basic things about your bow can save you a ton of hunting time in the backcountry.

Yeti vs Canyon Coolers - https://www.rokslide.com/yeti-vs-canyon-coolers/

Outdoorsmans Fluid Head review - https://www.rokslide.com/outdoorsmans-fluid-head-review/

Yeti Panga 75 review - https://www.rokslide.com/yeti-panga-75/

In the Red Zone by Jared Bloomgren - https://www.rokslide.com/the-red-zone-with-jared-bloomgren/

Scouting a new area, Tips from a pro by Jim Carr - https://www.rokslide.com/scouting-a-new-area-tips-from-a-pro/

Forum Thread - Backcountry First Aid and Survival Kits - https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/backcountry-first-aid-survival-kits-by-travis-bertrand.130652/page-3#post-1298064

Forum Thread - Is the .300 Win Mag dead? https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/is-the-300-win-mag-dead.100494/page-2#post-1271976

Managing heat on summer hunts - https://www.gohunt.com/read/skills/managing-heat-on-summer-hunts#gs.uglh69

Cabela's String Separator - https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=2262130&type=product&WT.z_btnclk=YMAL-2262130&WT.z_pg_ref=prd745956

Visit Rokslide.com and sign up for the forums! - https://www.rokslide.com/forums/

Today on Rokcast I'm joined by Dustin Wittwer, known for his own podcast Finding Backcountry and other brands Team Backcountry and Backcountry Logistics. We talk about the gear we use, including brands/models and why we use those items. This is a longer podcast for us, but don't worry we're still trying to stick to shorter podcasts. Gear lists take a while.

I did end up skipping what stove and cook system we use but we'll be doing a stove and cooking podcast soon. But my short version is the Soto Windmaster with a GSI Minimalist pot.

Backpacks - 3:17

Meat shelves - 7:15

Gear/boot expectations - 12:20

Footwear/Socks - 16:00

Sleep System - 25:00

Tents - 31:50

Clothing - 39:45

Food - 50:30

Water system - 1:09:30

Headlamps - 1:17:20

inReach's - 1:20:15

Optics - 1:27:00

Kill Kit - 1:30:00

Bow setup - 1:34:15

Today good friend Shaun Smith and I talk about planning your trip to Alaska yourself. Shaun has done a couple of trips including Moose and Caribou, each different ways so we break the different options down. This episode has some great tips and things to consider and think about before booking your trip.

Have questions? Join in on the forum thread to ask -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/diy-alaska-with-shaun-smith.137136/

Happy Tuesday everyone! Welcome to the first episode of our weekly episode called Tipsy Tuesday's. Nothing alcohol related, we just like the name. We cover some hot news, new articles and gear reviews from Rokslide, current hot threads on the Rokslide forum and also the hot minute. This week's hot minute is about the importance of boots on the ground scouting in a new area.

SD restrictions for CWD - https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/new-sd-restrictions-on-moving-elk-and-deer-carcasses#gs.sh9wl5

CO state trust access - https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/colorado-approves-access-to-state-trust-lands

30 days to 1000 yards by Howard Mee - https://www.rokslide.com/thirty-days-to-one-thousand-yards/

200" mule deer with a borrowed rifle by Steven Huettner - https://www.rokslide.com/200-mule-deer-with-a-borrowed-rifle/

Canyon Coolers Scout 22 by Justin Crossley - https://www.rokslide.com/canyon-coolers-scout-22-review/

Black Diamond Icon 500 headlamp by Brock Akers - https://www.rokslide.com/black-diamond-icon-500-headlamp-review/

Bear spray in non-grizzly area? Thread - https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/is-bear-spray-needed-in-non-grizzly-area.136352/page-3#post-1289545

Non-hunters purchasing hunting licenses. Thread - https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/whats-your-thoughts-non-hunters-purchasing-a-hunting-liscense.136428/page-3#post-1290751

Season is coming right up, purchase your Rokslide kill kit, headlamps and more here -> https://store.rokslide.com/storefront.aspx

Rokslide.com writer and extremely successful eastern and western hunter Tony Trietch talks with us about why he chooses Kifaru backpacks while hunting. We talk about Tony's experience with different companies, which Kifaru bags he's used, differences in older vs newer frames and what he's going to hunt with this year.

You can find Tony's 2018 review of the Cavern pack here -> https://www.rokslide.com/kifaru-cavern-review/

Look at Kifaru Internationals full line of packs, shelters, sleep systems, stoves and more here -> https://store.kifaru.net/storefront.aspx

To gain knowledge about hunting the west and the gear to do it, join the Rokslide.com forums. RokCast has its own discussion section for each podcast!

What system Tony's running this year - 1:00

Why we like larger bags - 4:20

Our take on meat shelves - 6:30

Previous packs used - 8:20

Kifaru bags used and thoughts - 11:20

Tony's typical pack weight - 19:40

Typical packout weight with meat - 27:45

Hunter Duplex vs Duplex Lite frames - 35:10

In this episode of RokCast, Rob McConnell of S&S Archery talks with us about Garmin inReach devices and GPS watch options. We cover our thoughts on Garmin vs Suunto, inReach vs SPOT and some things we like about Garmin products specifically.

Don't forget to use code ROKSLIDE to receive a discount on your next purchase from S&S Archery. www.sandsarchery.com

Garmin Instinct - https://sandsarchery.com/collections/gps-watches/products/garmin-instinct-gps-watch

Garmin Fenix 5x Plus - https://sandsarchery.com/collections/gps-watches/products/garmin-fenix-5x-plus

Garmin inReach Mini - https://sandsarchery.com/collections/garmin-inreach/products/garmin-inreach-mini

Garmin inReach Explorer+ - https://sandsarchery.com/collections/garmin-inreach/products/garmin-inreach-explorer

Garmin GPS Map 66i - https://sandsarchery.com/collections/garmin-inreach/products/garmin-gps-map-66i

Be sure to hop on the Rokslide.com Forums to join in on the discussion, ask questions and learn about hunting the west.

GPS Watches - 1:30

Garmin InReach - 18:40

Garmin bow site - 28:15

Robby Denning talks about his comparison findings with the Maven S.2 and the Nikon ED-50 compact spotting scopes. He did a variety of testing between the two and his choice on the outcome actually surprised me.

You can find Robby's video review of the two here.

Join the discussion on the forum for the Nikon here.

Join the discussion on the forum for the Maven here.

Maven S.2 12-27x56

Nikon ED50 13-30x50 via CameraLand (they also sell a straight eyepiece)

Preface - 0:40

Comparison - 6:55

Glassing tip - 10:40

Eye relief - 14:50

Prices/Final thoughts - 31:20

Visit Rokslide for the latest podcast releases, article releases and join in on the forum conversations.

Today we have well versed hunting guide Casey Johnson on to discuss hunting in Grizzly country. Often times hunters will toss out the idea of hunting certain units only because it's also inhabited by Grizzly bears. We try to put some minds at ease while talking about our experiences, what to look out for and what you need to do to stay safe in bear country.

Have a question about this podcast? Join the conversation here.

Rokslide forum member Ty Abell wrote an article on the topic as well back in 2016, you can find it here.

UDAP Shock Electric Fence

Bear Safety and Information via USDA

Beginning of bear talk - 3:00

Wyoming versus Alaska bear behavior - 4:24

Fear of hunting in bear country - 6:45

Logistical planning - 10:50

Food/Product hanging - 13:40

Meat care with bears - 15:15

Bear spray versus pistol - 18:40

Electric fences - 22:15

Pistol talk - 23:50

Awareness - 27:40

Forest Service hanging/storage regulations - 32:00

Want to learn more about backcountry hunting gear and tactics? Join the Rokslide Forum now!

Rokslide's own Robby Denning and Josh Boyd talk about their experiences with the Skyscraper 2 person tent from Stone Glacier.

Capacity: 2 People

Number of Poles: 3

Number of Doors: 2 (1 on each side)

Number of Tent Stakes: 12

Number of Guylines: 12

Length: 92.25 in

Floor Area: 32 sq ft

Interior Height: 41.5 in

Packed Size: 14" x 6"

Vestibule Volume: 50 cu ft

Total Volume: 108.6 cu ft

Minimum Trail Weight: 4lb  4oz.

Packaged Weight: 4lb 12.8oz.

Body Fabric Details: 15D Nylon Ripstop

Door Mesh Fabric Details: 15D Nylon No-See-Um Mesh

Floor Fabric Details: 20D Nylon Ripstop Silicone PU Coated

Rainfly Fabric Details: 20D Nylon Ripstop Silicone PU Coated

You can read Josh's final review of the tent, here.

You can join in on the forum thread conversation, here.

You can purchase from Stone Glacier, here. A number of our sponsors also carry this tent and most have a Rokslide discount you can use, so ask about it :)

In this RokCast episode Jaden Bales hops on with us to talk about backcountry food options and planning meals. We cover a number of brands and products that we prefer for hunting as well as how many calories we take in and some great tools to help with that.

In the episode Jaden mentions the Backcountry Calorie Calculator from MTNTough Fitness, and can be found here. I've been playing with it and it's a really awesome tool.

As also mentioned, Jaden works for the Backcountry Fuel Box. BFB is a monthly subscription based box for the backcountry hunter focused on rounding up the best dinners and snacks to help power you. I love the service because I can discover new products and use them before making a large purchase for the fall. You can read my review on that box, here. If you'd like to ask questions about the review, visit the forum thread here and post your questions.

Jaden's perspective - 2:00

My recent experiences - 4:00

Meat products - 8:20

Munk Pack cookies (my favorite) - 11:05

Dinner options - 14:10

Poor Mans Pad Tai - 17:50

Calories/ounce, caloric intake and weight per day - 21:15

Meal replacement bars versus probar/protein puck - 23:30

Backcountry Calorie Calculator - 29:00

Packing your food - 35:35

Day's outlook of food - 38:15