The Vestibule Blog

Cut Weight Not Capability

Cut Weight Not Capability

Cutting the weight of hunting gear while enhancing its capability continues to be Stone Glacier’s north star.

Dressed to Kill

Despite all the technical apparel options available to hunters today, hunting still poses the unique challenge of staying warm and dry throughout c...

Solid: Why We Don't Use Camo

If you’re new to Stone Glacier, you may be flipping through our website wondering where the camo section is. We’ll save you some time: you won’t fi...

Favorite 2022 Hunting Films

Tired of Christmas movies yet? We compiled our favorite hunting films from 2022 for your viewing pleasure. Take a break from the festivities, crack...

Layering for Late-Season Hunting

How to adjust your system for cold weather hunting.

Down Vs. Synthetic Insulation for the Hunter

When it comes to insulation, there are primarily two means of staying warm: down and synthetic. Deciding which insulation is right for your hunt re...

How to Build a Solid Shooting Position

Modern Day Sniper instructor Phillip Velayo reveals the essential components of a stable shooting position and provides a shooter’s checklist to ma...

Skin-to-Shell: The Stratum™ Layered Zipper System

The Stratum™ Layered Zipper System allows the wearer to vent their layers all the way to the skin for unprecedented temperature regulation without ...

2022 New Product Recap

We launched a ton of great products in 2022, offering a little something for everyone, for every pursuit, and every season. We broke them down belo...

Choosing the Best Hunting Rain Gear: M5 vs. M7

Whether it’s intermittent drizzles, torrential downpours, or an all-out blizzard, inclement weather is almost guaranteed when chasing big game in t...

DIY Freeze-Dried Meals for the Backcountry Hunter

One huge part of my personal hunt preparation going into the fall season is building both the meals and snacks that I’ll be scarfing down during my...

Building a Custom First Aid Kit

Packing a comprehensive first-aid kit — and knowing how to use it — should be at the top of your fall prep list. Here are 10 essentials to build ou...

Backcountry Hydration 101

Dehydration is no joke, and it’s easier to become dehydrated than you think. If you're planning a backcountry hunt, clean water is priority #1.