The Vestibule Blog

New Zealand - South Island Tahr

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...

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

Softshell and hardshell systems for hunters

Softshell vs. Hardshell Layers for Hunters

Like our packs, we build our outerwear systems from the ground up. Our softshells and hardshells are designed specifically to fit the needs of hun...

Hunter with Stone Glacier tent and sleeping bag

How to Choose an Ultralight Sleeping Bag

To help you choose the best ultralight sleeping bag, pad, and layer combo, we’ve put together this guide to help you choose the best Stone Glacier ...

Don't Let the Old Man In

I was knocking on 40, an age that many place on a pedestal as some pivotal moment in life. How does one stay young and wild at heart? By planning ...

Hunters hiking in Stone Glacier Hunting Pants

Picking the Best Pant for Your Hunt

Like any piece of gear, picking the best hunting pant requires a few considerations. Stone Glacier hunting pants are designed and built around thre...

Dealer Spotlight: Barney’s Sports Chalet

Barney’s Sports Chalet owner Kevin Dana carries on a 70-year hunting tradition in Anchorage, Alaska.

SQ2 Gaiters: Reinventing a Mountain Hunting Essential

Gaiters are essential for mountain hunting, providing protection against dirt, rocks, sticks, water, snow and also protecting rain pants from punct...