This is Eastman's Elevated Podcast.

I have on great guests that are really knowledgeable, consistently successful.

We're able to dive deep down the rabbit holes of these different subject matters of shooting, of physical fitness, of mental toughness and drive.

All the different skills that make up a complete hunter that you can become.

Here's your host, Brian Barney.

Hey, what's happening, guys?

Got a brand new Eastman's Elevated for you.

So this week on the podcast, thought I'd sit down for a solo episode, give you guys an update of what I'm working on and plans for the season.

And also, I really want to dive into backpack hunting and the advantages of it,

some of the skills, some of the gear, things of that nature.

I plan to do a bunch of backpack hunting this year.

And I think it's a real asset.

And so we'll get right into the podcast.

I just want to thank a couple sponsors.

So I want to thank Outdoor Edge Knives.

Outdoor Edge is a replaceable blade knife that will do absolutely everything you need for in

the field butchering.

So I carry multiple blades with me, but it's so nice not to have to carry multiple heavy knives, a sharpener and things, especially elk.

Elks hides are so thick, and they really dull up knives quick, and it's so nice to just be able to change the blade, get right back to butchering.

So I do all my infield processing, So I'll skin the animal, quarter the

animal, take quarters off, backstraps, tenderloins, things of that nature. Just makes them easy to pack out.

And that outdoor edge knife makes it so much safer. A sharp blade, you just don't have to force or put a bunch of pressure.

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