Ep. 242: Backpack Hunting Basics - Backcountry Camping with Lee Harrison // Seek Outside

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by backcountry hunter and Seek Outside employee, Lee Harrison. Lee grew up in Colorado where mountain hunting was a part of him from a very young age. They discuss everything surrounding backcountry camping, including your pack's weight, sleeping bags, different types of tents, weather condition considerations, campsite selection, camp cleanliness, truck camping, and much more!

Topics:

Rutstache 

Seek Outside tents

Base weight

Sleeping bags

Single vs. Double-walled tents

Floored vs floorless

Conditions Considerations

Campsite selection

Truck camping and “Deer Camp” style

Camp Cleanliness

Camp tips and tricks

Resources:
Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@leegitharrison
@seekoutside

Facebook:  
East Meets West Outdoors
 
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
 
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
 
Shop new apparel! 
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
 
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
 
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. 
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders. 
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest
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On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by backcountry hunter and Seek Outside employee, Lee Harrison. Lee grew up in Colorado where mountain hunting was a part of him from a very young age. They discuss everything surrounding backcountry camping, including your pack's weight, sleeping bags, different types of tents, weather condition considerations, campsite selection, camp cleanliness, truck camping, and much more!

Topics:

Rutstache 
Seek Outside tents
Base weight
Sleeping bags
Single vs. Double-walled tents
Floored vs floorless
Conditions Considerations
Campsite selection
Truck camping and “Deer Camp” style
Camp Cleanliness
Camp tips and tricks

Resources:

Instagram:  

@eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@leegitharrison

@seekoutside

Facebook:  

East Meets West Outdoors

 

https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

 

YouTube:

Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

 

Shop new apparel! 

https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop

 

Amazon Influencer Page

https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik

 

Partners and Exclusive Deals:

Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest

GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.

Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.

Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. 

Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders. 

TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.

SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.

Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.

Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST

The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST

Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout

Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest

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