The Vestibule Blog

Field Judging Elk

Field Judging Elk

Field-scoring a bull is a true skill. It takes knowledge of elk antler structure and how antlers are scored using the Boone and Crockett system, a ...

Stone Glacier Hunting Packs are Made for Spotting Scopes

Stone Glacier hunting packs are made to carry nearly every size spotting scope on the market.

Essential Fall Hunting Accessories

There's no more important tool for a fall hunt than your rifle, and we rounded up our four favorite rifle hunting accessories based on three key cr...

One Frame for Every Hunt

At Stone Glacier, we think you should be able to customize your gear to suit every hunt — whether it’s a quick morning rip close to home or a weekl...

If It's Broke, Fix It

Sometimes, gear breaks. When you’re on day five of a two-week hunt, this means you need to fix it. To get you back in the game, we’ll walk you thro...

New Zealand - South Island Tahr

The Mountain Project team breaks down their top hunting gear pieces from their New Zealand wilderness tahr hunt.

Preventing and Reporting Wildfires in the Backcountry

Hunters can be key players in preventing and reporting wildfires.

2023 New Gear Recap

We launched a full quiver of new products in 2023 — each one meant to help you go further in pursuit of whatever you’re chasing. From gloves and p...

The Process

When it comes to hunting, there is process. To find and kill an animal takes a series of steps, determined by experience, by the present moment, an...

Ultralight, Adaptable Shelters for Minimalist Hunters

Stone Glacier hunting tents and shelters feature multiple, modular configurations that allow you to head into the mountains with confidence and wit...

The Physics of Hunting Pack Load

We can’t pack out those elk quarters for you, but with a little applied physics, we can show you how to lighten your load.

Riding the Line

“A once in a lifetime opportunity” is the only way I can describe the bull bison permit I drew for Wyoming last year. Hunting one of America’s most...

Grumman Down Jacket vs. Grumman LITE Down Jacket

Comparing ultralight insulation: the Grumman LITE Down Jacket vs. the Grumman Down Jacket