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How To Select the Right CRISPI® Hunting Boot
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How to Choose the Right Hunting Boot

November 2, 2026Matt Ericksen
CRISPI's Insulation Rating System
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How to Read the CRISPI Insulation Rating System

October 12, 2026Matt Ericksen
How Stiff Should Hunting Boots Be
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How Stiff Should Hunting Boots Be

You don't need to understand how a boot is built to choose the right stiffness. You just need to know the terrain you hunt.

October 6, 2026Matt Ericksen
how should my hunting boots fit
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How Should My Hunting Boots Fit

You just spent serious money on a premium pair of mountain hunting boots. You hit the backcountry, and by day two, your heels are shredded, your toes are bruised, and your hunt is compromised. Sound familiar?

October 2, 2026Matt Ericksen
CRISPI's Dynamic Construction
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The Three Pillars of Dynamic Construction

The Dynamic Frame is the foundational "chassis" of every CRISPI® boot. It serves as the essential technical link that bridges the gap between the upper’s comfort and the sole’s performance.

September 14, 2026Matt Ericksen
CRISPI's Flex Rating System
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The CRISPI Flex Rating System

A hunting boot’s Flex Rating describes how stiff or flexible the boot feels underfoot and through its overall support structure.

September 14, 2026Matt Ericksen
Crispi Hiking Boots
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The Foundation of the Trek: Choosing the Right Footwear for Backpacking

CRISPI® boots paired with good merino socks are the foundation of a great marriage.

May 26, 2026Matt Ericksen
Best Day Hiking CRISPI Boot
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The Best CRISPI® Boots for Day Hiking

Simple day hikes don't always require big heavy boots. Once you find a lightweight boot that works for you, the grass becomes a whole lot greener.

May 20, 2026Matt Ericksen
Leather vs Synthetic
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Leather vs Synthetic

A brief overview of leather vs synthetic boots, and the pros and cons between the two materials. 

April 29, 2026Matt Ericksen
Turkey Hunting Essentials: Gear That Actually Matters
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Turkey Hunting Essentials: Gear That Actually Matters

Tips and tricks for a better turkey hunting experience.

April 22, 2026Matt Ericksen
CRISPI Boot Care - Protecting Your Investment
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CRISPI Boot Care - Protecting Your Investment

Boots, like cars and homes, are an asset that need to be maintained for optimal performance.

April 14, 2026Matt Ericksen
CRISPI Attiva Lacing System
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CRISPI's Attiva Speed Lace System

With the Attiva line, lacing up your shoes on the go has never been so easy.

April 14, 2026Matt Ericksen
Crispi Alto Gaiter In Stream
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A Superior Gaiter for Superior Hunts

Gaiters are a great gear piece, but have glaring fail points. Ours are designed to help minimize those fail points.

April 14, 2026Matt Ericksen
Reading the Wind on the Fly:  A Rifleman’s Guide for Hunters

Reading the Wind on the Fly: A Rifleman’s Guide for Hunters

Wind calls are an art that needs to be practiced over time and countless reps. You don’t need a weather station to hunt well, but you do need repeatable, simple checks and a routine you use every time an animal steps into range. Below is a guide to reading the wind including the gear you need, quick reference processes, and more.

September 23, 2025Matt Ericksen
Things To Remember When The Shot Presents Itself

Things To Remember When The Shot Presents Itself

When your target animal finally steps into view, everything else fades away. That fleeting moment tests every hour of practice; marksmanship fundamentals, gear preparation, and sound judgment.

September 17, 2025Matt Ericksen
The Moment of Truth: Making the Shot That Matters
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The Moment of Truth: Making the Shot That Matters

Every bowhunter lives for that one instant when the animal finally steps into range. Hours, sometimes days, of quiet patience build to a single heartbeat where the decision must be made. In that moment, your shot is more than just a release, it’s a test of composure and preparation.

August 28, 2025Matt Ericksen
Elk Calling Tips and Tricks

Backcountry Field Dressing: Essential Tips

Feet are weird! The human foot is made up of three arches, twenty different muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, and 33 joints. The bones in your two feet contain one-quarter of ALL the bones in your body. Most Podiatrists recognize five distinct foot shapes, and some anthropologists and genealogists believe the shape of a person's feet can provide insight into their ancestral origins.

August 20, 2025Matt Ericksen
Elk Calling Tips and Tricks
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Archery Season Is Coming - Are You Ready?

Feet are weird! The human foot is made up of three arches, twenty different muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, and 33 joints. The bones in your two feet contain one-quarter of ALL the bones in your body. Most Podiatrists recognize five distinct foot shapes, and some anthropologists and genealogists believe the shape of a person's feet can provide insight into their ancestral origins.

August 8, 2025Matt Ericksen
Elk Calling Tips and Tricks
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Elk Calling Tips and Tricks

Feet are weird! The human foot is made up of three arches, twenty different muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, and 33 joints. The bones in your two feet contain one-quarter of ALL the bones in your body. Most Podiatrists recognize five distinct foot shapes, and some anthropologists and genealogists believe the shape of a person's feet can provide insight into their ancestral origins.

August 4, 2025Matt Ericksen
ESSENTIAL 11
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ESSENTIAL 11

Feet are weird! The human foot is made up of three arches, twenty different muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, and 33 joints. The bones in your two feet contain one-quarter of ALL the bones in your body. Most Podiatrists recognize five distinct foot shapes, and some anthropologists and genealogists believe the shape of a person's feet can provide insight into their ancestral origins.

July 30, 2025Matt Ericksen
Mid Season Boot Selection
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Mid Season Boot Selection

Many of us are in the process of swapping out some of our early-season gear and adding in our mid-season kit. Which for most of us means your garage or gear room probably looks like a bomb went off. Along with heavier base layers and more insulation pieces you may want to think about switching boots. It's about time to clean up and condition those lightweight, early-season boots and break out something a bit more heavy duty and warm.

November 20, 2024Matt Ericksen
Boot Care by HuntDIY.com
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Boot Care by HuntDIY.com

It's no secret, most of us don't take care of our boots like we should. We go out scouting, hiking, hunting and upon returning home our boots get pitched into the closet/garage and there they sit, dirty and waiting for a little TLC. The reality is that the TLC our boots crave seldom comes. 

 

November 19, 2024Matt Ericksen
Lacing Style Alternatives
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Lacing Style Alternatives

Feet come in all shapes and sizes. Long, skinny, wide, short and all kinds of combinations in-between. Boots come in a few shapes and sizes too but not nearly as many as there are different feet. This makes finding the right boot fit sometimes tedious.

November 19, 2024Matt Ericksen
Fine Tuning Your Boot Fit
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Fine Tuning Your Boot Fit

Feet are weird! The human foot is made up of three arches, twenty different muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, and 33 joints. The bones in your two feet contain one-quarter of ALL the bones in your body. Most Podiatrists recognize five distinct foot shapes, and some anthropologists and genealogists believe the shape of a person's feet can provide insight into their ancestral origins.

November 19, 2024Matt Ericksen
MTN Goat Part 2
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AK Archery Mountain Goat - Part 2

I've always been drawn to wild and rugged mountains. The more rugged, the more wild, the more challenging...the better. Better in a sense of challenge, inspiration and determination to climb, scale and navigate the path less traveled. I suppose that it shouldn't be surprising that my deep desire to hunt mountain goats is likely because they call wild and rugged mountains home. I marvel at how so gracefully they move about on terrain that is to most of us inhospitable and near impossible.

October 24, 2022Matt Ericksen