Dangers of Hunting Alaska's Backcountry (And Life Saving Gear)

Join us for one of our most important conversations yet, where we share our biggest close calls in the Alaskan backcountry and discuss the gear that saved us. In the vast and unforgiving wilderness of Alaska, the line between a successful trip and a life-threatening disaster can be razor-thin. It’s in those critical moments that your experience, your mindset, and most importantly, your gear are put to the ultimate test.
In this video, we sit down by a glacial river to have an honest, unfiltered talk about what wilderness survival in Alaska truly looks like. Forget what you see on TV; we share real hunting stories—from a tense situation with a massive black bear and an incoming tide on Kachemak Bay, to a snowmachine failure that left one of us stranded five miles from safety in sub-zero temperatures. These aren't just stories; they are powerful lessons learned the hard way.
A core part of our discussion is a classic hunting gear debate. Is a vintage wool plaid jacket better than a modern, expensive down coat when it gets wet? Do you need a high-tech semi-automatic rifle, or will a simple, reliable bolt-action or lever-action do the job when a grain of glacial silt can jam a complex mechanism? We break down our essential hunting gear from head to toe, including our go-to hunting clothing, our choice of boots, and our trusted hunting rifle setups.
We also get into the practical side of the hunt, discussing how we process game like bear meat, the value of rendering bear lard for cooking, and how it becomes a cherished resource that feeds our families. This conversation is for anyone who loves Alaska hunting, is serious about survival skills, or wants to understand the real-world application of bushcraft and preparation.
TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro: The Reality of the Alaskan Wilderness
0:42 - My Biggest Black Bear Hunt & A Race Against the Tide
2:35 - Why Bear Meat is Some of the Best Meat in Alaska
4:04 - Traditional vs. Modern Gear: The Great Debate
7:47 - Stranded Alone: When Your Gear Fails in the Backcountry
9:30 - Final Advice: The Most Important Thing to Bring to Alaska


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