{"podcast":{"title":"Hunting Gear Podcast","slug":"hunting-gear-podcast-90484","podcast_index_feed_id":90484,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/7514d243-0c5a-47a1-b55b-299bc7ce6e7e","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/hunting-gear-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/2/20/18/80240522-d562-4044-9953-edaefcd16cd2_ca74c84764169e2ac517d4a0586034f6.jpg","author":"Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire","episode_count":297,"summary":"The Hunting Gear Podcast covers just what the title implies, hunting gear and equipment. Host Dan Johnson interviews a variety of companies within the hunting industry as well as hardcore hunters who rely on their equipment to be successful in the field. From discussions on archery and firearms to clothing and accessories, if you are a hunting gear nut, this podcast is sure to hold your attention. Dan is also is joined by co-host Bob Polanic as they share their own experiences with the hunting equipment they use every season.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T18:17:52.142003+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484"},"episode":{"title":"Nested Treestand Systems","slug":"nested-treestand-systems","published_at":"2026-09-04T09:00:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/nested-treestand-systems","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484","url":"https://sportsmensempire.com/network/the-hunting-gear-podcast","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/35de6db1-7d18-4ddb-9e4e-265701cc15d1/stream.mp3","summary":"The best mobile hunting systems do one thing - they disappear into the hunt. Nested Tree Stand Systems is built around that idea, and Gabe Denzine explains why this brand was designed from the ground up for hunters who pack in, climb once, and want every piece of gear to work together. Gabe and Dan unpack how Nested grew out of a real problem: the clunky, cobbled-together setup so many hunters have been forced to live with. Instead of making another generic add-on to an existing line, the team built a true system - rails, stand, and pack engineered to nest together, carry weight better, and speed up setup in the field. You'll discover why Nested uses rails instead of traditional climbing sticks, how the dual-rail design helps prevent kick-out and improves foot placement, and why the pack-and-stand combo is modeled after a Western frame pack to move weight to your hips instead of your shoulders. Gabe also breaks down the 8.6-pound cast aluminum hang-on, the patented Z-shaped profile, the one-strap cam-over design, and the difference between the 15-liter and 35-liter packs. We also get into the practical details that matter when you're in the dark and under pressure - from rope attachments versus cam straps, to how many rails most hunters really need, to why the system is especially appealing for guys hunting big hill country or anyone trying to cut down on trips up and down the tree. If you've ever wished your mobile setup felt lighter, safer, and more intuitive, this conversation hits all the right notes. Gabe Denzine is the brand manager behind Nested Tree Stand Systems at Artisam, and he brings a hunter's perspective to product design, with firsthand experience using and refining the system in the field. Dan Johnson keeps the conversation focused on the real-world pr…","meta_description":"The best mobile hunting systems do one thing - they disappear into the hunt. Nested Tree Stand Systems is built around that idea, and Gabe Denzine explain…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2386,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/episodes/nested-treestand-systems/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hunting-gear-podcast-90484/nested-treestand-systems.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}