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Your Backcountry Starts Here
The only platform built for serious backcountry hunters. Track every gram, optimize pack weight, browse curated loadouts by species, and earn affiliate revenue on the gear you already use.
Two paths, one community. Whether you're gearing up or sharing your expertise.
Browse thousands of gear items with real weights, prices, and community reviews. Find exactly what you need.
See how experienced hunters and hikers build their packs. Compare weights, costs, and gear choices side by side.
Build your own loadout with confidence. Track every gram and know your base weight before you leave the trailhead.
Build detailed loadouts and weapon configs from your real-world experience. Add photos, reviews, and notes.
Every tool you need to plan your next trip, from gram counting to weapon configuration.
Analyze your loadout and instantly find lighter alternatives from 642+ catalog items. Shed pounds without sacrificing function.
Elk, mule deer, whitetail, bear, turkey — browse curated loadouts by species. Find exactly what hunters like you actually carry.
Compare any two gear items side-by-side: weight, price, ratings, and affiliate links. Make confident buying decisions in seconds.
Print your entire loadout as a clean paper checklist — perfect for trips with no cell service. Share with your hunting partner.
Turn your backcountry expertise into a growing audience and revenue stream.
Get discovered by hunters and hikers who trust your recommendations. Build a following organically.
Earn commissions on every gear recommendation. Manage your own affiliate links and track performance.
Hunters and hikers rely on Backcountry Hunter to plan their next adventure.
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Gear Items Tracked
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Active Creators
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Community Members
Community-curated gear lists for every adventure
Gear guides, hunting tips, and backcountry knowledge from our community of experts.
Read the BlogJoin thousands of hunters and hikers who trust Backcountry Hunter to plan their next adventure. Free to start, no credit card required.
Get discovered by hunters and hikers looking for trusted recommendations. Your profile grows as people follow your builds.
Monetize with affiliate links on every gear recommendation. Track clicks and conversions from your analytics dashboard.
Log every hunt: harvest, miles hiked, gear that performed, and lessons learned. Your data flywheel for next year's trip.
See who views your loadouts, clicks your links, and follows your profile. Data-driven content creation.
Build trust through verified gear ownership badges and helpful review scores. Stand out as a credible voice.
“Finally a gear platform that understands backcountry hunting. The weight tracking alone saved me 3 lbs on my last elk trip.”
Jake M.
Elk Hunter, Colorado
“I switched from spreadsheets to Backcountry Hunter and never looked back. Building loadouts is so much faster.”
Sarah T.
Thru-Hiker, PCT 2025
“The affiliate system has been a game-changer. I share the gear I already use and it generates consistent income.”
Mike R.
Creator, 2.4K followers
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@high_country_hunter
Colorado native. Chasing bulls above treeline since '08. Gear reviews focused on alpine hunting conditions.
@elk_country
Public land hunter and backcountry addict. Focused on lightweight hunting setups that don't sacrifice functionality.
@ridgeline_wanderer
Landscape photographer meets thru-hiker. Capturing the backcountry one summit at a time.
@trail_logic
PCT '23, CDT '25. Obsessed with dialing in my base weight. Sharing what works and what doesn't after 6,000+ trail miles.
@gramweenie
If it's not under 8 lbs, it's not dialed. SUL enthusiast pushing the limits of lightweight backpacking.
@budget_trails
You don't need expensive gear to get outside. Budget-friendly loadouts for beginners and weekend warriors.
@austin
@chris_christensen
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