SHOW NOTES Topic: Backcountry Hunting Gear that can make the difference between surviving or becoming a statistic.  Guest: podcast "Scouting & Navigating" contributor Colton Heward.  Upcoming adventures that prompted Colton to perform a serious gear examination: Packing for a dall sheep outfitter Hunting arctic grizzly & caribou  Hunting Kodiak Island for Sitka Blacktail & sea ducks Big-Ticket items: Why the new gear?  Upgrade performance Reduce weight New gear priorities:  Backpack Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Other smaller items Bonus topic: Fitness & training goals Follow Colton on Instagram @muleycrazy89 Submit questions and feedback to joseph@backcountrypodcast.com   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com