Nov 4, 2021
Kathleen Zapletal was a new(ish) hunter when she noticed a lack of women-specific apparel in the sporting world. "Pink it and shrink it" seemed to be the motto of gear-makers. Zapletal founded Isle Royale Outfitters, which makes gear for women. She tells us about the place behind the name -- Isle Royale National Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula -- and about how you make tactical gear... from odor reduction, to noiselessness in the materials. Want to win gear from Isle Royale Outfitters? Head on over to our @artemis_sportswomen for our Giveaway Contest!
2:00 Intro to Upland & Waterfowl Hunting in Minnesota
3:00 Michigander Self vs. Montana Self... it's an internal battle royale some days
5:00 Isle Royale Outfitters: women-specific hunting apparel
7:00 From hunting "snack manager" to harvester of the snacks
9:00 Isle Royale National Park on Michigan's Upper Peninsula... it's remote and wild: wolves, aurora, flies, no road access, etc
12:00 Isle roy-UL, or Isle roy-AL?
16:00 Family backpacking trip from hell
20:00. #findyourfield... cross-functional gear for all women
21:00 Tactical considerations in making gear: Odor suppressant, how loud is the material, mobility if you're back-casting or drawing a bow
24:00 "Camo is having a moment in the fashion world."
29:00 Scout in the clothes you plan to wear hunting
32:00 "Shrink it and pink it" - the old-school way of making hunting apparel for women
36:00 Grandmas = indispensable during hunting season
40:00 Two birds with one shot
45:00 New jobs, new sense of purpose (which may align with fishing time)
Want to win gear from Isle Royale Outfitters? Head on over to our @artemis_sportswomen for our Giveaway Contest!