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Matt Cashell

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Husband, Dad, Writer, Photographer, Hunter in W MT.

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KUIU Icon 6 3500 Backpack Review

KUIU went back to the drawing board with the new Icon 6—and the result is a major step forward in heavy-load performance.

Rokslide’s Matt Cashell put the Icon 6 3500 through the paces with both normal day-hunting gear and a roughly 92-lb total load to simulate hauling an elk quarter. The redesigned carbon frame, wider hip belt, improved suspension, and simple load-sling system delivered excellent stability and comfort under weight.

At 5 lbs. 12.5 oz. in Matt’s hunting configuration, the 3500 offers plenty of organization while keeping the system relatively light. The complete system also includes two hip-belt pockets, a rifle holder, an accessory strap, and a Pack Load Hauler.

Matt found the Icon 6 dramatically more comfortable under heavy loads than previous Icon frames and said its load-carrying performance now competes with some of the best hunting packs available.

There are a few drawbacks—including no backward compatibility with older Icon systems and a couple accessories that could be refined—but overall, the Icon 6 is a big leap forward for KUIU’s pack lineup.

👉 Read Matt Cashell’s full review on Rokslide. LINK IN BIO

#Rokslide #KUIU #KUIUIcon6 #BackcountryHunting #ElkHunting by @bitterroot_bulls

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NEW REVIEW: Swarovski AT Endura 21-65x75

Swarovski’s new AT Endura looks to hit the sweet spot for backcountry hunters wanting full-size glass without full-size weight.

Matt Cashell put the new 21-65x75 through resolution, low-light, and real-world field testing. At just 3 lbs. 5.5 oz., the Endura combines a 75mm objective with impressive optical performance and a versatile 21-65x magnification range.

The biggest takeaway? The Endura delivered top-tier resolution, hanging right with much more expensive premium spotters while providing a bright, high-contrast image and excellent chromatic aberration control.

There are some tradeoffs—namely a narrower field of view, reduced eye relief at higher magnification, and no removable eyepiece—but for hunters trying to balance weight, objective size, and optical performance, the AT Endura is a very compelling option.

👉 Read Matt’s complete review and see how the new Endura performed in the field on Rokslide. LINK IN BIO

#Rokslide #SwarovskiOptik #SwarovskiEndura #SpottingScope #HuntingOptics by @bitterroot_bulls

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a month ago

🚫Don’t Pollute the Root!

What’s at stake:
💧Clean water
🦌Tourism livelihood
🚜Working lands
🎣Blue-ribbon fisheries
🤝Local way of life

Submit a comment to the Forest Service at the link in our bio. taken in Montana by @bitterroot_bulls

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Just a little local guy in nice light.

#wildlifephotography #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #montanawildlife by @bitterroot_bulls

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a month ago

🏔️ Garmin Xero L60i Rangefinder Review

The Garmin Xero L60i packs a serious amount of technology into one rangefinder—high-quality optics, GPS mapping, Applied Ballistics Elite, and integration with compatible Garmin watches and handhelds.

But with a $2,500 price tag, does all that technology actually make a difference in the field?

@bitterroot_bulls put the Xero L60i through extensive field testing to find out.

👉 Read the full review on Rokslide.com LINK IN BIO

#Rokslide #Garmin #GarminXero #Rangefinder by @bitterroot_bulls

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2 months ago

These fires have these guys in some unusual places … by @bitterroot_bulls

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2 months ago

I only seem to run into these guys about once a year. I guess today is the day this year. A native boa constrictor in Montana? Why not?

#montanawildlife
#rubberboa by @bitterroot_bulls

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3 months ago

Another look at this cool buck.

#wildlifephotography #nikonphotography #nikonZ8
#nikkor100400mmf4556s
montanawildlife by @bitterroot_bulls

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3 months ago

Soft evening light on velvet.

#wildlifephotography #nikonphotography #nikonZ8
#nikkor100400mmf4556s
#montanawildlife by @bitterroot_bulls

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3 months ago

@swarovskioptik_hunting just released their new competitively priced full size (but lightweight) spotting scope with the AT Endura 21-65 x 75mm. Follow along at Rokslide.com to get into the details.

#Rokslide #rokslidereviews #optics #hunting by @bitterroot_bulls

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3 months ago

A male Franklins grouse rudely critiques my gear testing process in Western Montana.

#birds #wildlifephotography #montanawildlife #montana by @bitterroot_bulls

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4 months ago

A Rufous Hummingbird overlooks Flathead Lake.

#wildlifephotography #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonZ8
#nikkor100400mmf4556s
montanawildlife by @bitterroot_bulls

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