Getting into Shed Hunting

Getting into Shed Hunting

When I tell most people that I’m going shed hunting, the standard response from the layman is, “What’s shed hunting?” They usually think I’m going shopping to purchase a shed for my back yard or so...
Derek Wolfe's Gear for Life

Derek Wolfe's Gear for Life

“Gear for life” is a Kifaru motto that embodies everything I love about American made products, starting with great employees and ending with hands-down the best gear. I wear or use Kifaru every si...
How To Hunt Spring Bears

How To Hunt Spring Bears

Let’s talk about spring bear:  Spring is an exciting time for many reasons but top of the list in my books is spring bear. We are allowed to cut two tags a year here in BC and I like to take it as ...
Gear List: Spring Bear Hunting

Gear List: Spring Bear Hunting

Spring has crept out from the frigid slumber of winter here in the West and hunts have started to fire off, specifically for bears. This gear list in particular was built for a 3-day backpacking sp...
Right Hunting Pack

How To Choose The Right Hunting Pack For You

When it comes to selecting a hunting backpack, the sheer amount of choices can be overwhelming. With numerous frame styles, bag sizes, organizational features, and fit types, it can be very difficu...
Pre-Season Prep: Train for the Hunt

Pre-Season Prep: Train for the Hunt

At our house, preparation for hunting season takes place year-round in just about every aspect from fitness to dialing in gear. Tags in our pockets and boots on the ground in the fall is something ...
5 Essentials For A Successful Hunting Trip

5 Essentials For A Successful Hunting Trip

Are you planning a hunting trip soon? Whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced hunter, there are certain items that should always be included in your gear. Everyone knows to bring cert...
Patrick Smith

A Little Kifaru History (Written in 1997)

As a foot soldier in the hunting fields, I’ve been carrying store-bought “hunting packs” for over 40 years. Not liking what was available to purchase, I started making my own. The first problem I ...
Patrick Smith

Flexible Hunting (written in 1997)

I like things flexible. Versatile. Like my choice of rifles: keep them light and give them enough caliber to handle any situation you might encounter in the area you’re in. And so on, with all one...