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We put the best backcountry hunting gear to the test and publish real-world results.

Latest Backcountry Hunting Gear Stories

These Renegade Hunters Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs

By Peter Wadsworth , Ashley Thess

/ Mar 3, 2023

The Best 10mm Ammo of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

/ Feb 15, 2023

The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2023

By John B. Snow

/ Jan 26, 2023

Garmin inReach Messenger Review: A Longer Battery Life for Backcountry Messaging

By Laura Lancaster

/ Jan 24, 2023

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite: Same Comfort, More Quiet

By Laura Lancaster

/ Jan 23, 2023

Altra Lone Peak 6 Review: We Put the Best Hiking Shoe to the Test

By Laura Lancaster

/ Jan 18, 2023

Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials

By Adam Moore

/ Jan 7, 2023

Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers of 2023

By Laura Lancaster

/ Dec 30, 2022

Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting

By Tyler Freel

/ Dec 27, 2022

LifeStraw Review: We Put This Affordable Water Filter to the Test

By Laura Lancaster

/ Nov 27, 2022

How Are Bear Cans Tested? They’re Mauled, Stomped, and Chewed by Hungry Grizzlies

By Laura Lancaster

/ Nov 24, 2022

Best Bear Spray: Five Things to Consider

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

/ Oct 27, 2022

How to Choose a Campsite

By Laura Lancaster

/ Oct 21, 2022

Voormi’s Technical Wool: Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

/ Oct 11, 2022

The Best Climbing Sticks of 2023

By Erik Barber

/ Oct 4, 2022

The Best Alcohol Stoves of 2023

By Laura Lancaster

/ Oct 1, 2022

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