The reason I really appreciate Randy's equipment advice is that he endorses items that he is'nt sponsored by.

Greatest source of hunting videos i've ever seen. I've been a deer hunter my whole life and really appreciate a no nonsence and realistic look at a real life hunt.

First time watching your video on KZfaq and I have to say I'm impressed with your no BS approach to talking about your gear and not over talking the why and whats. Nicely done

In the Marine Corps we lived by the motto "Breeze and Freeze" long humps made us shed every single thing that wasn't absolutely necessary. For a tent I preferred nothing but a gortex sleeping bag cover. Good for rain, snow, mud, sand, you name it. Some really shitty nights sleep. Good times regardless!

Great video, I agree with with the live round perspective. Thanks for the info

would love to win a great mystery pack also great infor on basic gear along with others. thanks for taking us along on your hunts all these years Shooter

Used his hand free ideas made my own great info thanks brother

Good advice Randy! Thanks!

I really like watching YOUR advice/info videos. I feel that I am getting your honest unbiased opinion based on experience/what works and not on sponsorship. Maybe all my brands aren't the same as yours but I can apply the basics. THANK YOU!

Best hunting advice 'ever.'

Very Thorough, Excellent instruction, Thank you, for informing on good gear.

Great video, very useful info and I apprecitae your humour!

Thank you, Randy Newberg!

Excellent video. Thank you Randy! Subscribed

Randy not all your viewers are guys lol I've lived her 14 yrs and husband is from South ... my new journey I will be hunting by myself from now on . So I appreciate the insight from a hunter been there done that man . I'm trying to figure out the book now to apply for different areas and put in for draws

Thank you Randy!

Your the best, I feel ready for my first hunt

Thanks Randy, I just ordered my Kifaru Universal Gun Bearer $46 shipped. The Universal one attaches the butt stock carrier to the waist belt with velcro (not MOLLE) so it can be used with packs other than Kifaru's. I carry a very large, heavy barreled rifle and I haven't found a sling that I can stand yet. I hunt the Northwest also. Some of the same places as you. I think this is going to be my ticked. Thanks again.

Great Video As Always!! Keep it up!

Sorry i have a question.. if the water is for camping only.. way don't carry a 25lt jerry for each person? I allways carry in my 4x4 50lt jerry for camp drinking, and i use purification tablets for any other water.

Howdy from Texas. Great hunting gear and advice. Got yourself a new sub

Wish i could be hunting, would love to be out in nature like you are :( For the time that i am not permitted to hunt, please keep me warm with your amazing videos. Happy hunting to you Randy!

Randy, when are you gonna come out to WV and do some whitetail hunting with us?

Mystery ranch , no matter the channel I always hear good things about it .

TENT-> Tarptent Moment DW solo tent with 2 doors and 2 vestibules. Plenty for me. CAMERA-> Olympus TG4. Does everything I want including videos with sound. COOKING-> I carry a DIY fleece "cozy" to slip my quart freezer bag of hot freeze-dried food o keep it hot for 10 to 15 minutes. TP-> These days of the pandemic "Mountain Money" is now called "ButtCoin". ;o) My mountain rifle is a 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro (6 lbs. 3 oz.) and Bushnell LRTS 4.5 - 18 x 44 scope W/illuminated G3 reticle. SHOOTING STICKS->I use hiking poles with Quick stiX discs below the handles to instantly make them into a solid, adjustable bipod.

Great video wish I had seen it before asking about the gun bearer (I've ordered one). I just have to say that baby wipes are IMO so much better than tp especially on hunts and backpacking. The can get wet, they go farther, and clean better. THey can also clean your whole body.

Does this sling work with packs other than Kifaru? I use an Eberlestock J34. Kifaru's website says it only fit's Kifaru pack belts. I kinda find that a little hard to believe. But, if that's true, that's no bueno.

Where can you get those gun straps??

What brand is that gun bearer you have on the pack?

Who makes that gun harness for the pack ? Thanks.

I like the Gun Bearer concept. Had to order 1 for myself and my hunting buddy. Can't wait to try it out.

Randy, have you ever heard of Vorn Equipment? They have an interesting pack that allows you to have access to your rifle with out having to remove the pack. I am curious on your thoughts. I appreciate all your input and information you have on your channel. Thanks

Thanks Randy, glad I came across your channel

How many of those yeti coolers do you pack to drive elk meat home

Thanks for the very helpful info. I have been searching for a good setup w binos, range finder, and gps, and your FHF system looks pretty good. How do you like the gps carrier case by fhf? i saw it in one of your videos, but don't see you wearing it much? Really enjoy your videos.

Does mystery ranch make the rifle "holster"? gun bearer.... did I miss that question/answer? anyway if you already answered it i am sorry for the repeat. thanks for taking time and answering the other questions I have asked.

What kind of trekking poles are you using...they look like they have multiple sections, so compact to put in pack?

7:04..... Great to hear! I had a couple guys haggling me, telling me how "new" I was to hunting because I had an empty chamber unless I was getting ready to fire. Like being "new" to hunting, and not trusting my mechanical safety was a bad thing. Makes me think everyone, regardless of age, should take hunters education. Not that it would change much with guys like them.

Randy, I use frame packs to pack out my harvest almost 80% of the time, I tend to over think & try different methods or organization of managing the load. sometimes it works & sometimes it doesn't. It can be frustrating to have to stop periodically to readjust reload, or reorganize the load. after viewing your Alaska blacktail hunt & observing your loaded trek down the mountain I would appreciate a video of your secure loading method.

What gun bearer is that brand?

Hey Randy, is that a Bell and Carllson stock on the Howa? and if so, do you know the name of it? Cheers!

what rifle holder is that?

Cant find anywhere where they make that rifle holder?

What sleeping bag do you use also where do you get the gun bearer sling attachment

Pretty good insight there buddy. I appreciate the idea of an empty chamber.

First time I have been to your site and found it useful but I have a question about overnight gear. Are ALL of your hunts based on CERTAIN ability to return to your camp or vehicle but do you not see the value of carrying a minimum of gear to ensure that you can survive an unexpected overnight stay in the field should you take a tumble and cannot hike out to camp or truck or if a nasty storm were to roll in unexpectedly? Personally, I don't care HOW fastidious I am in checking the weather reports prior to a hunt or if I'll be covering a lot of ground during a hunt, but I've been caught out in a storm or two that I couldn't see due to tall hills or mountains and I'm STUCK in place for at least a few hours. Sure, your helpers or other hunters "might" be hauling a tarp or such, but if out alone, if you don't have it, you cannot create it out of thin air. So as a minimum, I carry a quality poncho I can hunker down inside of alongside a small fire under some trees and not be at the mercy of some bad storm event. It just makes sense to carry a bit of extra weight and bulk to ensure I am not overly inconvenienced or facing a storm where I can't get at least a little out of the worst conditions. Call me paranoid but IF it is going to happen it seems to ALWAYS happen to ME. A quick example: my Dad and I were out bear hunting and a rainstorm came out of nowhere. As I had a quality rubberized Military style poncho, we were able to snuggle together under a broad pine tree, gather some small tinder and build a small fire over which we were able to heat some water, add some instant coffee and wait out the storm while munching on some trail mix and sharing a large canteen cup of hot coffee. Talk about a Bonding moment for Dad and I. As much as a PITA as that experience was, Dad and I were SO happy we were able to stay (mostly) dry and warm and nibble on some snacks and coffee until the storm passed (about 2 hours). While Dad has been gone almost 12 years now, even though that situation was nasty, we survived, solved all the problems of the world and shared some time that will stay with me FOREVER, or st least until I join Pop in that Great Hunting Camp in The Sky one day in the far-off future. In closing, thank you for your site and I look forward to watching many more of your video's. I get to live and hunt vicariously through your hunting exploits. Take Care and God Bless.

Dear Randy Newbergs do u build camp fires to keep warm will the smoke be bad for u when ur hunting and will scent killer take the smeel away?

Randy do you think the gun bearer will work on a turkey vest with a shotgun? I hate hiking for miles with a sling. Thanks for all the information!

Randy, love the videos! Wanting to get the item that attaches to the pack and carries the gun. What is it called or what is the manufacture? Also, in one of your videos, you talk about the various seasons of the bull elk... early, late, rut, etc etc etc. Could you make a video that talks a little more about each of those time frames, and typically what we can expect to see or watch for. Being new at this, I'm hoping to figure out more of the characteristics of the elk during each of those periods so I can hone in on them more. For example, are the elk up higher in the pine and quakers, or down lower in the junipers in the early or rut or late season. Hope that makes sense. oH.. I"m in Utah. Thanks again for all the work you do. Ever need a camera guy or editor LMK. Nate

what brand is the bino carrier you use in your videos

Have you smacked your face with that barrel or tripped? Might get wacked right? I like the system!

Randy, how come you don't carry any cordage or rope? I find it invaluable in the field.

Where did you get your gun bearer from

Where can I get that mystery ranch meat sling and what is it called?

Could you talk about your Sitka Gear ?

I have searched "gun bare", "gun bear" and "gun baer" and can't find that rife holder / sling that you use

hey randy! love the vids! man i really have to say i woukd LOVE to see a western Oregon Blacktail hunt! thats where im from and theres not many good filmed hunts for blacktails except just a handfull.

The ammo sleeve where did you get it who makes it

Epirb. No brainer.

OOPS! just found your link to the gun barrer. Thanks

Hi there, where can I find some of those waist belt pockets for the Metcalf?

haha mountain money!! shitter tickets!! lmao

You're like a bushcraft Carrot Top

Baby wipes are better than toilet paper

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well I see the lack of confidence you have in your rifle, that the safety system will work properly . weather there is a bullet in the chamber or in the clip there should no reason that rifle should ever fire u. So I got 4 things from this , you don't trust your rifle to preform up to standard, with the safety on a rifle should never fire and should be as safe as me holding a round in my hand. 2. the safety system of a howa is in a bad spot and may click off by it self and that's the reason you don't put a round in the chamber, I mean by its self like bumping or hitting it on things. Or 3. you point your rifle in bad directions that could possibly put the people around you in danger!! Or finally number 4 you feel the need to be a responsible gun owner and you believe in murphy's law if it can go wrong it will!! Everyone as far as I am aware of has walked away from your hunting show alive and that is an awesome testament to proper gun use and figure out one step that could eliminate any variable that could possibly get any hurt by one simple step , don't put a round in the chamber until your gunna fire that weapon. Now I hunt alone a lot and I put a round in the chamber the second I leave the truck . my ruger m77 has a three position safety where its kind of hard to get it off safety when its in the third position which locks the bolt and the safety is on. I trust my rifle when I alone . Well heres an example you can drive like the biggest idiot in the world speeding doing crazy stuff.. what ever your alone doing this . Now pretend your vehicle has you family riding alone with you . You are responsible for there life's and I bet your going to error on the side of caution. That is the same way you should friends and family in the woods. And while in the woods yeah definitely don't for get the tp!!