Steve & Mark answer your listener questions. They discuss...

- How much did Kyle's helicopter rescue cost? (Kyle SOS and rescue story is in Episode 389)
- Does the wider K4 Hipbelt cause any pinching or limit mobility?
- Where is the line between staying tough and staying safe when solo hunting in difficult conditions?
- How is the K4 Load Shelf accessed, and how does it function compared to K3 Packs?
- What are some book recommendations for hunting, training, mindset, and becoming a better man in general? (See the links below for some suggestions from Mark.)
- What does the "K" in K4 stand for?
- How do you change the frame height on the K4 Frame?

K4 Updates & Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/K4

// Mark's Reading Recommendations // There is a lot of variety in this list. Also, there are a lot of good "classics" and currently "popular" books that hunters may like, which Mark did not include, such as those from O'Connor, Rinella, Goggins, Hanes, etc. The goal of this list is to share books that Mark has found helpful on a variety of topics — from hunting, to business, to personal development, to history, and more...

- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (https://amzn.to/3EEjKDt)
- The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living (https://amzn.to/3IPdiMw)
- Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (https://amzn.to/3J00G5n)
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (https://amzn.to/3StXQIE)
- Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It (https://amzn.to/41sfGA3)
- Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life (https://amzn.to/3IwwvBh)
- Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen (https://amzn.to/3ImfmKg)
- Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West (https://amzn.to/3YZPsDq)
- The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (https://amzn.to/3YQypUd)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (https://amzn.to/3ZlUGt1)
- Move Devotional: A Guide for Men to Get Up and Go Forward (https://amzn.to/3Su6Ld7)
- A Beast the Color of Winter: The Mountain Goat Observed (https://amzn.to/3Sznxb6)
- Life on the Rocks: A Portrait of the American Mountain Goat (https://amzn.to/3knYDP1)
- An Archer's Inner Life: A Collection of Essays on the Wood Bow (https://amzn.to/3YXigMB)
- Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life (https://amzn.to/3KAsdLB)
- Long Range Shooting Handbook: Complete Beginner's Guide to Long Range Shooting (https://amzn.to/3m6NVwA)
- Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner's Guide to Hunting the Backcountry (https://amzn.to/41sEeJo)
- Vintage Hunting Album: A Photographic Collection of Days Gone By (https://amzn.to/3ECz3fQ)
- A Hunter's Heart: Honest Essays on Blood Sport (https://amzn.to/3xOmeeD)
- Campfires in the Canadian Rockies (https://www.boone-crockett.org/camp-fires-canadian-rockies)

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Monday Minute

MM 167 | Danger vs Discomfort, SOS Cost, K4 Q&A

Curt joins us to tell the story of his solo buffalo hunt on an Alaskan island, which he completed this past fall. This is obviously a very unique hunting opportunity and experience. The hunt story is not only entertaining, there are also lessons to be learned from Curt's experience.

Curt's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/257

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399 | Solo Buffalo Hunt in Alaska (A Listener Story)

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about camping styles for elk hunting, if they have found a backpacking stove better than Jetboil, how to backpack and adjust your pack if you have a bad back, and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- "BASE, SPIKE, OR BIVY?" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/217
- MTN Gear Bipods: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Spartan ARCA Adapter: https://javelinbipod.com/products/classic-arca-adapter

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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — exomtngear.com/K4

MM 175 | Basecamp vs Spike Camp, Better Than Jetboil?, Bad Backs and Packs

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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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 167 | Danger vs Discomfort, SOS Cost, K4 Q&A

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