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Hot weather, long climbs, and miles of rugged terrain demand gear that works as hard as you do. In this video, we break down three Stone Glacier favorites built for early-season hunts:

- Halo Sun Hoodie – Lightweight, breathable UPF sun protection that keeps you cool during long days afield.
- Praxis Pant – Ideal for hunters who want maximum breathability, unrestricted movement, and a lightweight feel.
- De Havilland Lite Pant – The perfect balance of durability and breathability for rough mountain terrain.
Whether you're chasing September elk, high-country mule deer, or any early-season western hunt, this system is designed to keep you comfortable and focused from the first hike to the last.

👇 Shop Stone Glacier gear at Gear Fool and let us know in the comments which piece is your go-to for early-season hunting!

Read more on our blog about stone Glacier early season picks through the link in our bio!

"The weight and functionality of this pack lend it to 80% or more of the hunting situations I find myself in. I had the opportunity to take this pack on my 2025 Wyoming archery elk hunt, and it performed amazingly. The simple design—a big primary compartment and a few smaller exterior pockets to keep things like headlamp, game
calls, snacks, etc. sectioned out from bulky items like game bags and layers—is ideal. The MODFRAME suspension provides a load shelf with vertical compression straps to keep your meat and antlers up higher on your back as well as horizontal straps to keep them from sliding out the side. All this and it is very lightweight for such a sturdy pack; it hauls as heavy of a load as I can physically carry. One of my favorite aspects of this pack, other than the overall performance and versatility, is the flexible fabric incorporated into the outside pockets, allowing you to shove extra items in and go. This is yet another great pack from Eberlestock that offers the lightweight comfort that hunters are looking for." - Garth Jenson

Read more about the Eberlestock Brute 3500 in this month's issue of the Huntin' Fool Magazine.