The Stuff Sack

The Stuff Sack

Gear reviews, trip reports, and the occasional story worth telling. Written by the guys actually doing it, nothing sponsored, nothing polished.

Gear reviews, trip reports, and the occasional story worth telling. Written by the guys actually doing it, nothing sponsored, nothing polished.

Member Spotlight: First Whitewater Run Since Deployment
Member Spotlight: First Whitewater Run Since Deployment

Written by:

Luke Conte

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

One of our own got back in a boat for the first time in three years. Here's how it went.

One of our own got back in a boat for the first time in three years. Here's how it went.

Above the Treeline, Out of Cell Service
Above the Treeline, Out of Cell Service

Written by:

Luke Conte

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Three days, no signal, and a ridge line that didn't care how out of shape any of us were.

Three days, no signal, and a ridge line that didn't care how out of shape any of us were.

Man sitting at camp while hunting
Man sitting at camp while hunting
Pack Light, Survive Right: The Anatomy of a Tier-1 Stuff Sack
Pack Light, Survive Right: The Anatomy of a Tier-1 Stuff Sack

Written by:

Luke Conte

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

A full breakdown of what's actually in the pack — and why every item earned its spot the hard way.

A full breakdown of what's actually in the pack — and why every item earned its spot the hard way.

Rifle Bag Setup: What Actually Earns a Spot
Rifle Bag Setup: What Actually Earns a Spot

Written by:

Luke Conte

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

We bought this pack ourselves, used it through a full season, and now we're telling you what stayed and what got swapped out.

We bought this pack ourselves, used it through a full season, and now we're telling you what stayed and what got swapped out.

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Support

We believe that outdoor activity promotes mental and physical well being, but if you are a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member in need of behavioral health assistance please contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 then press 1

Community

Support

We believe that outdoor activity promotes mental and physical well being, but if you are a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member in need of behavioral health assistance please contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 then press 1