Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions about upcoming Exo sales, pack fabrics, whether to hunt elk or bear for a first-time western hunter, if clothing should be considered part of a sleep system, and questions on reloading for precision rifles. They also talk about Steve's recent solo elk hunt and packing-out meat with a dirt bike.

Get details on the Exo sale coming later this month: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter

Share your question about reloading (or anything else): https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry OR podcast@exomtngear.com

Previous podcasts and an article about reloading:
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/213
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/221
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/reloading-gear-for-precision-hunting

Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Monday Minute

MM 153 | Exo Sale, Reloading, Clothing & Sleeping, Steve's Solo Elk

We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.

Today, we are speaking Erik and Jason — two friends that are headed to New Zealand. They will be hunting numerous species in New Zealand, as well as spending some time exploring the country with the families. In this conversation we learn about their planning and preparation for the trip, what they are expecting out of the experience, and much more.

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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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400 | Before the Hunt — An Adventure in New Zealand

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, including a follow-up about cooking dehydrated for freeze-dried meals in Zip-Loc bags, a free tool to find and compare rifle cartridges for your hunting goals, how to prepare for a sheep hunt, the best shelter choice for Alaska, and insuring your investment hunting gear against theft.

Resources mentioned in this episode...

- "A Wild Winter Sheep Hunt" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/396
- Free Training Program: https://exomtngear.com/train
- "Backwards Thinking & Ballistics" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/393
- Cartridge Selection & Comparison Tool: http://www.hagueandsons.com/what-cartridge-should-you-be-shooting/
- Firearm, Optic, & Gear Insurance: https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms & https://collectinsure.com/guns/
- K4 PACK SYSTEMS: https://exomtngear.com/K4

SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

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MM 176 | Gear Insurance, Cartridge Comparison, Sheep Prep

Cameron joins us to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall. Hunting his home state of California, Cameron had to overcome low deer density, pressure from hunters and outdoor recreationists, and more. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.

ASK US A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

401 | Backpacking for Bucks in California (A Listener Story)

As Steve & Mark head into the mountains for a spring bear hunt, they chat about the plan for the hunt and also answer your listener questions on spotting scopes, tripods, dehydrated meals, and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Spotting Scope Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtGgKQnz0Y
- Swarovski ATS 65 25-50: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
- Carbon Fiber Center Tube for Slik 624/634: https://amzn.to/3MHUCAa
- Carbon Fiber Handle for Sirui VA-5: https://www.aziakequipment.com/product-page/carbonhandle

SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

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MM 177 | Before Our Bear Hunt (Your Questions)

After returning from the mountains for a spring bear hunt, Steve & Mark recaps the ups-and-downs of the hunt, and also share their thoughts on some of the new gear they used for this trip. (Be sure to tune-in for a bonus segment on Dinosaur Legos.)

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Alpine Ranch Meals: https://alpineranch.net/
- Chili Mac Recipe: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/08/chili-mac.html
- Half-Gallon Zip-Loc Bags: https://amzn.to/3WEq4T8
- 10 Day Sheep Packing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGoT3QqmkM
- Jetboil Stash: https://amzn.to/3qlvKpm
- Sitting Pad: https://amzn.to/3OFDD2W
- Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/3WDfXhC
- Revic BR4: https://www.revicoptics.com/br4-rangefinder
- Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1P: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/fortius-1p-ultralight-trekking-pole-backpacking-tent

SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

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MM 178 | After Our Bear Hunt (Plus, Dinosaur Legos)

We are giving away the all-new ZULU6 HDX Image-Stabilizing binoculars from Sig Sauer. Tune in to this episode to hear about this giveaway and hear more about the ZULU6 HDX and other new optics coming from Sig Sauer.

Enter the Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Explore the ZULU6 HDX: https://www.sigsauer.com/zulu6-hdx.html

June 2023 Giveaway with SIG SAUER

Today's episode is another "After" podcast from the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast.

Caleb first joined us in Episode 397 (https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/397), to tell us about his plan for going all-in on Western hunting, beginning with a trip to hunt bears this spring in Idaho. Today, he tells us about the success and struggles of the trip, what lessons he learned, what gear did and didn't work well, and how he will adapt his plan for the next bear hunt.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

402 | After the Hunt — Caleb's Spring Bear Adventure

The Final Friday podcast is back! In this episode (and future episodes), Jake interviews individuals who we consider to be very skilled and successful hunters. He will be asking each of the podcast's guests the same 5 questions that will benefit listeners who are in similar shoes as Jake. 

Jake is joined by Steve Speck and they briefly discuss Steve's background when he was 18 through 25 years old and then dove right into the questions (below) and went down a few "worm-holes"...

1) When you were younger, how did you find the time to hunt as much as you possibly could?
2) Do you find yourself as time efficient in the woods as you are in the Exo office? How did your efficiency change from when you were younger to now? 
3) Was training for hunts ever on your radar when you were in your 20's and how has that changed now?
4) What type of advice would you give listeners who are looking to increase their success in the field?
5) Even with being a very successful hunter, what would you say your biggest weakness is while out hunting?

Share your question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

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Final Friday

FF 03 | Jake's 5 Questions with Steve Speck

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting.  Join us for lively discussion on a variety of topics related to backcountry, big game hunting.  We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, and getting into the nitty-gritty of our gear lists and bow/rifle setups.  Contact us at anytime with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com.

Thanks for listening!  — Mark & Steve

MM 153 | Exo Sale, Reloading, Clothing & Sleeping, Steve's Solo Elk

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