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As many know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a very important time to remember those who are battling or have been lost to the disease. It’s also a time to remind everyone of the importance of regular screenings. Early detection can save lives – just as it did for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s very own Jackie Slosnerick.

“I do have to say that compared to others, I got off easy,” Jackie confessed.

Those who know Jackie know that she is prepared for anything. Everywhere she goes, she carries what she considers a bag of “essentials” – basically covering any possible thing someone might need – like, ever. Super glue, a thumb drive, a sewing kit, a soldering iron, a barrel of monkeys (no, seriously…) – if you need it, Jackie probably has it.

For her, it’s better to stay ahead of the problem, no matter what may come her way. She follows that same philosophy when it comes to her health, remaining vigilant to a genetic trend that she knew would one day find her.

“Due to my family history, my attitude has been not a matter of ‘if’ I would get cancer, but ‘when,’” she said.

Florida Sportsman magazine publisher Blair Wickstrom succinctly sums up the conservation message his magazine and readers are espousing: “We demand that the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council institute new conservation measures for dolphin (mahi) NOW.”

Wickstrom and Florida Sportsman magazine are spearheading an awareness campaign that includes a petition, an op-ed column  and another story in upcoming issues, as well as online features and a social media campaign supporting conservation efforts to aid one of Florida’s most popular recreational fish. Wickstrom goes on to report the issues facing mahi are widely recognized among many staff, Advisory Panel members and Council members within the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, yet the only change on the horizon for dolphin is reducing the boat limit from 60 to 54. A reduction of six fish.

“It’s time for action,” Wickstrom exclaims. “We, the recreational angler, need to be heard if we want to – expect to – catch a dolphin [mahi] on future offshore trips.”

Anglers are advocating and demanding a cut back in vessel limits immediately. They’re also asking the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the state of Florida, to reduce the number of fish they’re allowed to catch. Currently, commercial fishing boats are allowed unlimited quantities. 

For nearly 20 years, efforts by recreational anglers, and even the Council have tried, unsuccessfully, to put daily commercial trip limits in place. In 2004, the Council passed a 3,000-pound trip limit, only to have the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) throw out the limit based on the assertion that dolphins were only a bycatch. The Council tried again in 2016 and 2020 to no avail.

Safari Club International, the international organization composed of hunters dedicated to protecting the freedom to hunt, today announced the “Member Rewards” Competition. Just in time for the 50th Annual Convention, SCI members can benefit from the brand new, free to participate competition, offering the chance to win two free tickets and two free flights to the 50th Annual SCI Convention this January 19th-22nd. All you have to do is refer the most friends to become members!

Here’s how it works: All you have to do is email or text a referral link we provide you at https://safariclub.org/refer-a-member/. Your friend receives a unique code that identifies you as the SCI member referring them. If they join SCI, we award you with corresponding rewards points that you can redeem for your choice of great products at the SCI Member Rewards Store. aThe person with the most referrals will win two free tickets and two free flights to the 50th Annual SCI Convention.

Your friend will be directed to a Join Now page where they can become a member. Once they join, they get rewards points and can redeem them at the same SCI Member Rewards Store and will be entered into the competition.

You get rewards, and they get rewards! Just for joining. It’s that easy! Plus, renewing members get rewards too.

Steps to enter the contest include:

HEVI-Shot is proud to announce new HEVI-Hammer Upland loads. New for 2021, HEVI-Shot is offering 12- and 20- gauge options in shot size No. 5, or 7 shot to cover all the needs of hunters targeting large and medium upland game. HEVI-Hammer loads are manufactured using 15-percent high density bismuth (9.64 g/cc) and 85-percent precision steel. That small but mighty leading layer of bismuth over steel delivers nearly 50-percent more down range energy than pellets consisting of all steel at 40 yards.

“We know HEVI-Hammer Upland will help hunters achieve more success in the field,” said Scott Turner, HEVI-Shot’s Product Line Manager. “Upland game is such a beloved and traditional sport. The camaraderie of the hunting with others, watching sporting dogs do what they do best, and to enjoy hiking around, not having to sit in silence are all things upland hunters love about their sport. And we at HEVI-Shot love it too.”

Because HEVI-Hammer pellets feature a layer of 9.6 g/cc Bismuth, hunters can generally shoot one shot size smaller than steel for the same lethality, but with a much higher pellet count for increased probability of contact. New HEVI-Hammer loads are superior nontoxic shotshells for areas where lead is prohibited or for the environmentally conscious hunter. The bismuth-enhanced steel loads provided hunters with an option that had more velocity and more power than just standard steel shot yet is the same size as steel respectively.

“At HEVI-Shot, density is the secret sauce. We have always been about innovation and density, both of which lead to tighter patterns, higher speeds, and more downrange devastation,” said Turner. “Our customers spoke up and we listened. They wanted a highly effective product that was non-toxic to use in areas that restrict the use of lead. We are proud to now introduce our HEVI-Hammer Upland to our product lineup.”

HEVI-Hammer Upland is available in two 3-inch, 12-gauge options with charge weights of 1-3/8 ounces (shot size No. 3) or 1-1/8 ounces (shot size No. 5) with velocity of 1,350 feet-per-second. Plus, two 20-gauge options with charge weights of 1 ounce (shot size No. 3) or 7/8 ounce (shot size No. 5) with velocity of 1,325 feet-per-second.

The new CZ SP-01 Competition Red & Blue Pistols builds on its proven lineage, adding match-ready upgrades and race-gun features competition shooters will be excited about. This new CZ-USA high-performance pistol excels on the range and at home. 

The new competition model inherits its build quality from its parent model, the SP-01, so the fit and finish of the steel frame and slide are impeccable. The pistol includes a competition hammer giving it an exceptionally crisp, light trigger pull. Thanks to the lightened hammer spring, the pistol feels lively and remarkably responsive in the hand. Additionally, the SP-01 Competition Red & Blue uses a lighter recoil spring for running target loads. 

The new SP-01 Competition Red & Blue pistols feature a 4.6-inch cold hammer-forged barrel for enhanced accuracy and performance. Inside, a steel guide rod adds shot-after-shot reliability and performance. On top of the slide, a fiber optic front sight and serrated rear sight provide precise aiming in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Milled grooves on the forward and rear of the slide enhance the shooter’s grip while racking. 

Vibrant custom aluminum grips accentuate the pistol’s appearance, making it a real head-turner on the range. Available in metallic red- or blue, adding a sporty look to the pistol’s classic design while checkering improves its control during the heat of the match. At the same time, matching +4 mag bases add extra ammo capacity to the SP-01 Competition Red & Blue. A total ammo capacity of 21+1 rounds equals fewer reloads and faster stage times.  

Both left- and right-hand shooters love the SP-01’s ergonomic design. The grips fit equally well in either hand, and the pistol’s ambidextrous safety is comfortably positioned at the rear of the frame directly above the grip. An under-barrel rail accepts an array of accessories from lights to lasers, all of which enhance the pistol’s utility and give it a one-of-a-kind look. 

SOUSA Optics, formerly Sun Optics USA, will be announcing new products and incentives through their partnership with Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM), an industry PR company.

SOUSA Optics, American designers of precision aiming devices and firearms accessories, announce Laura Burgess Marketing  has signed on for public and writer relations, as well as marketing the newly branded company, formerly Sun Optics USA.

SOUSA Optics produces a variety of optics including red dots and rifle scopes. The RAID red dots and RAID micro take traditional red dot features up to a whole new level with lightweight cast aluminum housings, a super-sharp 2moa dot bright enough to see in any environment, and yet small enough to provide continuous, consistent accuracy. The recently introduced Mantis 1-6×24 optic allows the user the option for fast, close setup or employing the BDC reticle to take it up to x6 distance. The Mantis is an outstanding performer for 3-gunners, sport shooters, and professionals demanding superior quality and performance.

“SOUSA stands for Sun Optics USA, and for years, Sun Optics products were the go-to for affordable, quality sights for the average firearms enthusiast,” Jack Biegel, president of SOUSA Optics, said. “With the new SOUSA branding objectives, we want our audience to know SOUSA products are designed here in the US and build on the latest optic technologies incorporating state-of-the-art materials and machining. Our goal is to let our customers know you are still getting an affordable sight with the backing of our great customer service. The sight itself is expertly designed and manufactured to provide crystal clear, highly accurate sighting, all while withstanding years of use, whether it is on the range, the competition field, or on a defensive firearm.”

“LBM will work with the SOUSA team to convey the restructuring of the brand and help educate customers on the inherent quality built into every sight,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, added. “We look forward to working with the media in the firearms and airsoft industries and help grow the brand’s reputation.”

ANCHORAGE—Today, a U.S. District Court ruling paves the way for the Environmental Protection Agency to complete its Clean Water Act process aimed at protecting Bristol Bay from the massive, open pit Pebble Mine and associated industrial development. In essence, the court has made clear that the EPA has the ability to issue 404(c) protections under the Clean Water Act. For the past two decades, Tribes, fishermen, Alaskans and Americans across the country have been fighting the threat of the proposed Pebble Mine: a massive open pit gold, copper and molybdenum mine proposed for Bristol Bay’s headwaters.

“The specter of a massive open-pit mine and waste dump has been looming over the biggest, wildest, most productive sockeye salmon run on the planet for long enough. Pebble threatens livelihoods. It threatens salmon. And it threatens people,” said SalmonState Executive Director Tim Bristol. “Now that the courts have put the ball back in the EPA’s court, it’s up to the EPA to listen to its scientists and to Alaskans, to finish the job, and to end the threat of the proposed Pebble Mine before the salmon return.”

SalmonState works to keep Alaska a place wild salmon and the people who depend on them thrive.

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Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, the leading provider of outdoor skill, safety and conservation curriculum to schools nationwide, hosts its annual Outdoors Adventure Cup sporting clays shooting competition November 3rd at the Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch.

The event supports OTF’s mission of promoting outdoor education and wildlife conservation in 719 middle and high schools nationwide, a number that is steadily increasing.

“It’s a day of clay shooting and camaraderie that helps young people across the country learn about outdoors safety and conservation,” said OTF Board Chair Kyle Shidler. “What could be more fun and more impactful?”

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Court vacates the 2019 decision to withdraw the Bristol Bay 404(c) Proposed Determination  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2019 decision to withdraw the Bristol Bay 404(c) Proposed Determination, reinstating important proposed protections for the headwaters of Bristol Bay. These proposed protections would limit the amount of mine waste that could be released into streams, rivers and wetlands at the headwaters of Bristol Bay. This victory concludes a two-year-long lawsuit by Trout Unlimited (TU) and comes in the wake of a recent ruling in favor of TU by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. 

“Today’s decision gets us back on track to finalizing protections for Bristol Bay’s headwaters and its world-class fisheries,” said Austin Williams, Alaska legal and policy director for Trout Unlimited. “As the science has shown time and time again, large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay headwaters would be catastrophic to the region’s fisheries, its economy, and its vibrant cultures. We look forward to working with the EPA to finalize these protections that are so critical to so many people.”  

“Today’s court decision is fantastic news for the families, businesses and fisheries of southwest Alaska.  Stopping massive amounts of mine waste from being stored in Bristol Bay’s headwater rivers is common sense—a no brainer—we are thrilled by today’s court ruling. It’s a solid next step to putting the Pebble Mine debacle behind us for good.” said Nanci Morris Lyon, King Salmon resident and owner of Bear Trail Lodge.  

In 2019, the EPA under the previous administration sought to withdraw the 2014 Proposed Determination for Bristol Bay—a sudden decision based on politics that ignored the robust scientific record demonstrating the potential for unacceptable adverse effects. Trout Unlimited sued, challenging the EPA’s decision as arbitrary and capricious and contrary to the Clean Water Act’s governing standard. In July, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of TU, finding that the EPA could withdraw a proposed determination only if the discharge of materials would be unlikely to have an “unacceptable adverse effect.” Today’s decision vacates the 2019 withdrawal and reinstates the 2014 Proposed Determination.  TU looks forward to vigorous engagement in the 404(c) process to ensure that strong and lasting protections are established for Bristol Bay.  

Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch 22 LR has been presented with the Caliber Award in the Best Ammunition New Product category by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). The Caliber Awards were announced during an appreciation dinner at the recent NASGW Expo, in Columbus, Ohio.

“We know the Caliber Awards offer a unique, unbiased approach to recognizing and honoring new innovative products. Judges were asked to consider the uniqueness, market need, the value of the product, the ingenuity, and presentation,” said Federal’s Senior Vice President of Sales Jim Bruno. “The Caliber Awards are chosen by a dedicated group of wholesalers and media members who stay on top of product trends and innovations year after year. Being chosen as a finalist is an honor by itself, but we were thrilled to learn that Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch 22 LR stood out above the rest.”

Self-defense isn’t one size fits all. Different shooters have different needs, different limitations and different firearms. New Punch 22 LR from Federal Premium features a first-of-its-kind 29-grain nickel-plated lead-core bullet is pushed at maximum velocities for the deepest penetration through short-barrel handguns. Punch makes the 22 LR cartridge a viable choice for someone who wants to carry a 22 LR pistol as a backup gun, doesn’t feel comfortable with centerfire pistols, or simply wants to get more versatility from their rimfire handgun.

“In a year with record sales it was great to see manufacturers continue to innovate with new product releases,” said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW president. “Congratulations to all of our finalists and winners. It truly is an honor to take home a Caliber Award from the NASGW Expo.”

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit  www.federalpremium.com.

LINCOLN, Neb. –Nebraskans are urged to check boats, boat lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from water bodies for the winter.

Aquatic hitchhikers like zebra mussels can live up to two weeks out of water, and several lakes across the Midwest are first noticed to be infested by people removing boats, lifts and docks for the winter.

Young zebra mussels – or veligers – are invisible to the naked eye and can be spread through drops of water left undrained. All boat lifts and docks should remain out of the water and dried for 21 days before placing them into another water body.

A zebra mussel is a highly invasive aquatic species that looks like a D-shaped clam, with alternating light and dark bands. Most zebra mussels are less than an inch long. They form dense colonies and filter large quantities of plankton from water, decreasing the food supply for native species. In addition, these mussels pollute swimming areas with sharp shells and clog water intake pipes.

The Missouri River has an existing zebra mussel population along its entire length downstream of Gavins Point Dam. Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake Yankton and the Offutt Base Lake are the only other confirmed Nebraska waters that have established zebra mussel populations.

New Video Includes Walkaround and Dyno | The Haul

Is the 2021 F250 Tremor the working man’s Raptor? American Trucks (AT) weighs in during its latest episode of their ongoing “The Haul” YouTube series. AT host, Justin Dugan leaves no stone unturned as he conducts a full walk around and review,including a dyno and drive test of the new rig.The video aims to help viewers with honest feedback on a truck pack age that claims to do it all.

Justin begins his review at the front end of the truck,discussing its recent refresh, the traditional super duty badging, and unique grille. Next, he moves onto the side,underside, and engine offering his thoughts on what Ford got right and what they did not. The Tremor package kicks in a high-capacity tow package allowing it to pull about 15,000 pounds with the bumper,and 18,000+ pounds when using the fifth-wheel or goose neck hitch. Justin runs through the result of the dyno then jumps in the truck for a chat about the interior and ride quality.“There’s no denying that Ford’s diesel F-250 with the Tremor package is still going to be a work truck first, off-road toy second…” says Justin

AT’s new episode of “The Haul” brings viewers up to speed on all the pros and cons explaining how Ford has doneadecent jobof blurring the more traditional lines of needing a dedicated rig for work and off-road adventures.AT plans tocontinueitsmission to keepitscommunity ofFordowners and enthusiasts informed with truck reviews, customerbuilds, install videos,and more.

View it here:https://www.americantrucks.com/thehaul-f250-october-2021.html

LINCOLN, Neb. – Deer hunters are reminded that in-person check stations will be used during the nine-day firearm season this year.

All deer harvested during the Nov. 13-21 season must be accompanied by the hunter and taken to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.

Check stations change from year to year, so hunters are urged to find their locations before they hunt. A list may be found on the 2021 deer regulations sheet, which, along with maps and information, is available at outdoornebraska.gov/deer and  outdoornebraska.gov/huntingseasons. An interactive map of check stations can be found at outdoornebraska.gov/maps.

Game and Parks staff will collect lymph nodes from select harvested deer to sample for chronic wasting disease at check stations in the Wahoo, Blue Southeast and Blue Northwest units. They will take samples for CWD and meningeal brain worm in the Buffalo, Platte and Republican units.

When checking in a deer, the permit and check station seal number or check station verification number must be retained when transporting all or a portion of the carcass to a point of permanent storage or processing.

One random winner will receive $6,000 worth of Lyman® and Mark 7® products from Lyman Products. Sign up to win between Nov. 1 – 29, 2021.

Lyman Products knows the past two years have been tough on everyone, and we want our customers to know how much we appreciate their business, and their patience, while we have all dealt with huge order volumes and supply chain issues, not to mention viruses, and vaccines, and civil unrest, and lions and tigers and bears. Oh my! 

Since the gift giving season is almost upon us, we at Lyman decided to give away the ultimate gift that will include:

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Because we love ALL OF our customers, we can’t be expected to choose our favorite, so the winner will be drawn at random, from all entries into this sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes runs from Nov. 1, 2021 through midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Nov. 29, 2021. Lyman will draw the winner on Nov. 30 live on the Mark 7 Facebook page at noon EST.

It is our honor to introduce Hunting Life Magazine.

Wait What? You can hunt Turkey with a rifle? Isn’t that a shotgun thing?

**As a public service for those that like to get to the heart of the matter early on – you can skip to the next section if you want to get to the MEAT of the topic involving using rifles on a turkey hunt. This first section is just some background about turkey’s, America, and arguments around the family dinner table.**  

Benjamin Franklin believed the noble turkey to be much more aligned with the proud, strong nation that was looking for a national bird than the lowly eagle.

He also invented a lot of things, including bifocals and said poignant things like: “He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals” and “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!”

Mr. Franklin was a staunch believer in the Second Amendment and did enjoy Turkey as an animal and a meal. Around this time every year, as families everywhere procure their farm raised, blanched white turkeys and prepare for the roast bird to be the centerpiece of their holiday meal, the hunter contemplates – “why am I not hunting my own turkey?”

This article aims to take that question for a ride as we consider why more turkeys in the holiday spread aren’t being harvested from the woods and meadows, and why more of those turkeys that are, aren’t being procured with your trusty modern musket? Otherwise known as the AR-15.

Carry your cartridges in classic style with John Rigby & Co.’s new Kalahari cartridge bag. Designed to carry one hundred 12-bore shells, it combines high quality modern craftsmanship with traditional materials to give you dependability for years to come.

Part of Rigby’s new ‘Kalahari’ range of field kit, the cartridge bag is handmade in London using a tough cotton canvas that has been specially selected to withstand the rigours of the field. With tan leather trim and brass fixings, plus a sturdy canvas shoulder strap, it also offers quick and easy access to your loads thanks to a fold-flat hinged lid. 

Rigby’s Kalahari range also includes a coordinating rifle slip and canvas holdall. 

“Everything we do has to be fit for purpose as well as be easy on the eye, and this cartridge bag is no different,” commented Rigby MD Marc Newton. “It evokes early 20th century hunting in with its classic looks, and thanks to its durable construction, it should still be going strong well into the 21st century.”

Cartridge bag RRP: £375 from www.johnrigbyandco.com.

Tigress Outriggers & Gear, the world’s leader in trolling technology, is giving anglers even better control over their spread with the introduction of two new top mounts. The XD Bay Series Top Mount brings precision control to vessels up to 40 feet so they can dial in their spread inshore or off. The XD Crank Top Mount combines speed and precision, letting tournament anglers quickly deploy an effective spread at the first sign of life, current seam, or color break. 

Built for everything from Mahi to Marlin, the XD Bay Series Top Mount delivers full-size performance in a package designed for bay boats. The XD Bay Series Top Mount accepts all of Tigress’ world-class XD outrigger poles with 1-1/8” butt diameters in carbon or aluminum. Twenty-four adjustable positions in 15-degree increments stay precisely where you want them to, thanks to Tigress’ XD 316L stainless steel locking design, but stows quickly with HD Spring return. The upper arm will go exactly where you want it as well, with 19 locking positions at 10-degree increments. You don’t need to worry about bridges and trailering, thanks to horizontal stops that maximize clearance. 

The XD Crank Top Mount is built to deploy in an instant, giving anglers pinpoint precision that makes the most of fleeting opportunities. The user-friendly folding crank handle with integrated drive brake gets the outriggers out fast, with stainless steel and bronze-bushed head pivot that guarantees maximum strength and durability. The upper arm is also easily controlled, with a ball-bearing drive system with a balance spring assist. The two combine to offer 24 adjustable/locking positions featuring Tigress’ XD 316L stainless steel locking tooth design, including ‘Run’ and ‘Laydown’ position stops and eight optional user-indexable set-up positions.

Built with an extreme duty top plate, upper arm, and housings, the XD Crank Top Mount can handle all Tigress XD 1-1/2” butt diameter outriggers (and XD 1-1/8” butt diameter outriggers with an adapter) to 22 feet. The unique ergonomic, invertible 316 stainless steel mirror-polished handle design provides plenty of clearance on soft and hard tops over 2 inches thick, and is built for vessels up to 50 feet. It fits through all standard 3-inch diameter mounting plates and hard-top holes.

Both the XD Bay Series Top Mount and the XD Crank Top Mount is compatible with Tigress’ and other industry-standard 4-inch by 6-inch mounting plates, utilizing four 5/16-inch diameter fasteners. Each is built with fully sealed construction for generations of use utilizing extreme-duty 316L stainless steel and anodized aluminum and feature UV protection. So you can buy with confidence, Tigress backs the new mounts with a three-year limited warranty. The XD Bay Series Top Mount is sold individually; the XD Crank Top Mount comes in pairs. 

For the first time ever, the Safari Club International will auction off never-before-seen work by the SCI artist of the year during their 50th annual convention in Las Vegas. This year, the honorary title goes to John Banovich, known internationally for his large and dramatic portrayals of wildlife. 

While Banovich’s work has appeared in numerous museums and galleries, one of his best-known pieces is entitled “Once Upon A Time.” The life-size painting of elephants brought much-needed attention to the issue of ivory poaching. 

Banovich described conservation as a major influence on his art. “Now more than ever, we need to expand the message about the vital importance of the world’s natural places and utilize the forceful role that artists can leverage in the efforts to conserve them,” he said. 

The Banovich Wildscapes Foundation has raised money to support and promote habitat protection, science-based wildlife management, and sustainable tourism. “Our natural world is severely threatened, and with this increased pressure, a new paradigm must emerge — artists, conservationists, sportsmen, and environmentalists must come together in areas of overlapping interests,” he said. 

During his more than 25-year career, Banovich has traveled all across Africa pursuing his art. His journeys and vast knowledge inspired the luxury safari venture Banovich Wildscape Travel. They’re designed to immerse guests in Banovich’s world of art and travel, so they leave with profound and meaningful experiences. 

The Conception Story of a Cornerstone in Pack Design

MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading backpack company devoted to making mission-specific packs is launching Origins: OVERLOAD®, a cinematic look into the conception story of the brand’s OVERLOAD feature and its unique ability to haul large, heavy, and awkward loads. The film explores the innovative pack design which has become a cornerstone feature throughout the MYSTERY RANCH pack lines from its Military origins to the Hunting and Outdoor categories. WATCH NOW.

“I knew that we were on to something that no one had even thought of,” said MYSTERY RANCH Co-founder and Pack Designer Dana Gleason. “Whether it’s a 60 lb mortar baseplate, a packed-out elk quarter, or a four-season tent, the OVERLOAD feature creates solutions for bulky, heavy, and changing loads – the applications are endless.”  

By using the space between the frame and pack, the OVERLOAD feature ensures that the heaviest part of the load remains closest to the back helping users to “haul more and hurt less.” The load one could carry is not based on a product, but rather a principle: to keep the weight and bulk in a vertical alignment with your back. Limited only by the user’s need and imagination, from soldier to skier, hunter to hiker, world traveler to weekend warrior, proper load bearing makes life better. It makes the bearer stronger, faster, more nimble, more mobile—and in less pain and discomfort. Click here for the deeper story.

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