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.


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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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
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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

