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Swarovski AT/ST Spotter in the field.

Hands-On with Swarovski’s New Stabilized Spotter

By Andrew McKean

The best optics deals on January 14, 2026

Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders

By Scott Einsmann

The best knife sharpeners were tested by the author.

The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover, Scott Einsmann

The Tormek T4 Bushscraft knife sharpener

Tormek T-4 Bushcraft Review: The Ultimate Knife Sharpening System

By Scott Einsmann

Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 being tested.

The 5 Best Portable Power Stations of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Vortex AMG 1-10x24

Vortex AMG 1-10×24: The World’s Most Advanced LPVO

By John B. Snow

The Bass Pro Shops Clearance Event

The Bass Pro Shops Clearance Event: The 17 Best Deals on Optics, Guns, Fishing Gear, and Bikes

By Scott Einsmann

The best EDC knives being tested head to head. S

The Best EDC Knives, Budget to Unobtanium Tested

By Scott Einsmann

best ratchet straps

Best Ratchet Straps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

The author fills out a test evaluation form at the 2025 Optics Test

The 10 Best Precision Scopes, Budget to Premium Options Tested

By Andrew McKean

John Snow shooting a Surefire SOCOM6-MINI4 on a Surefire ICAR

We Put This New Special Forces Suppressor to the Test. Here’s How the Surefire SOCOM6-MINI4 Performed

By John B. Snow

Testing the CosiComu on the range

Bow Hunting Gear

Here’s Why Every Bowhunter Should Consider These Cheap Lighted Nocks

By Scott Einsmann

crossbow testing

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Bows, Crossbows, and Archery Gear of 2025, Based on In-Depth Range Testing

By Scott Einsmann

Best Optics of the Year

The 12 Best Optics We Tested This Year

calling coyotes with best coyote calibers

The Best Coyote Calibers

The 29 Best Hunting Gear Items We Tested in 2025

Midway USA Deals

Save More Than 50% on Hunting and Shooting Gear at Midway USA

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The new TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5

Bow Hunting Gear

TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5 Review: Is This the Ultimate Hunting Crossbow?

By Scott Einsmann

Bass Pro Holiday Sale 2025

Bass Pro Shops Holiday Sale: 28 Deals on Last Minute Gifts

By Scott Einsmann

Thermal Scope testing

Thermal Scopes: Good, Better, and Best

By Scott Einsmann, Andrew McKean