Chris Boon has been backpack hunting for many years and details his learnings, experiences and some personal challenges that he overcame to get back into the Vic high country in 2023. For those of you old enough to remember having to read hunting magazines to get your content fix, Chris wrote a number of articles and is probably best remembered for hunts with his infant son in his backpack. Chris has successfully hunted all 6 species of deer in Australia but, like alot of us, is addicted to Sambar. I felt honoured to be able to chat with Chris and actually meet someone I held in such high regard from reading his articles all those years ago. Make sure to check out highlights from his trip @chrisboon2014. I'm also joined in my Friend of the Podcast segment by Josh from Alpine Accuracy to discuss his lightweight shooting bags. A great idea for anyone looking for some lightweight shooting accessories - or sneaky Xmas present @alpine_accuracy  Please continue to support my past 'Friends of the Podcast' and brand guests as they continue to support us; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au https://www.skeletonoptics.com.au/ Austealth clothing - @Austealth https://austealth.com/ Down Under Outdoors  https://www.downunderoutdoors.net/ or check them out on Amazon.Au by searching 'Down Under Outdoors'. MTNgear NZ -  www.mtngear.nz or on his socials @mtngear.nz On Track Meals @on_track_meals and use the code BACKCOUNTRY at www.ontrackmeal.com  for 10% off online orders until December 2023 The Game Dietitian @thegamedietitian and access the special price for the Fallow Deer challenge - 6 week training course ; www.thegamedietitian.com.au High Caliber Cleaning Supplies www.highcaliber.com.au @highcalibercleaningsupplies Tatonka packs @tatonkahunting HydraPak @hydrapakaunz To find out more about hunting with Zeb or education courses he can be found at; www.zebrashunting.com and @zebraj82 or YouTube - Zebra's Sambar Hunting Adventures. Thane from @rogee.productions or YouTube as Rogee Productions Jason from LiquidAntler @liquidantler or YouTube as Liquid Antler Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out. I still have some stickers left too. @australian_hunting_backcountry [email protected] Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.