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A collage for five bug out bags
Gear

The Best Bug Out Bags for Preparedness

By Scott Einsmann

The best duck calls for waterfowl hunting.
Gear

The Best Duck Calls of 2024

By Joe Genzel

We tested the best inflatable kayaks.
Gear

The Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best Yeti coolers to make your choices easier.
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The Best Yeti Coolers of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The three best GoPros on a wooden surface
Gear

The Best GoPro for Filming Hunts and Fishing Trips

By Scott Einsmann

Seven of the best women's hunting jackets hanging in a closet
Gear

The Best Women’s Hunting Jackets of 2024

By Jackie Holbrook

Four best base layers for hunting
Gear

The Best Base Layers for Hunting of 2024

By Jace Bauserman

Four of the best dehydrators for jerky in a row on a porch
Gear

The Best Dehydrators for Jerky of 2024

By Michael Pendley

The author tested the best EDC backpacks on hikes, trails, working as a firefighter and more.
Gear

The Best EDC Backpacks of 2024

By Joshua Skovlund

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.
Gear

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2024

By Justin La Vigne

The Best Shooting Gloves of 2024
Gear

The Best Shooting Gloves of 2024

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann, Tanner Denton

A lighted nock on the ground after going through a deer.
Gear

The Best Lighted Nocks of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

A selection of the best fly fishing books
Gear

The Best Fly Fishing Books of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

The essentials to pack in a go bag.
Gear

Go Bag List: What to Pack for an Emergency

By Laura Lancaster

The best muzzleloader scopes were tested for their glass clarity, durability, and features
Gear

The Best Muzzleloader Scopes of 2024

By Brad Fenson

Best Bowhunting Backpacks of 2022
Gear

The Best Bowhunting Backpacks of 2024

By P.J. Reilly

The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting.
Gear

The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting of 2024

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best budget trail cameras in a standardized test and in the field.
Gear

The Best Budget Trail Cameras, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann, Alex Robinson, Drew Palmer

Best Tree Stand Harnesses of 2022
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Best Tree Stand Harnesses of 2024

By Phil Bishop

The best one person tents above treeline.
Gear

The Best One-Person Tents of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hunting Flashlights of 2022
Gear

The Best Hunting Flashlights of 2024

By Benjamin La Londe

The Best Deer Calls of 2024
Gear

The Best Deer Calls of 2024

By Adam Moore

elk and rifle
Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2024

By John B. Snow

Author setting up the best duck decoys.
Gear

The Best Duck Decoys of 2024

By Alex Robinson

the best hunting pants and sitka gear on sale
Gear

The Best Hunting Pants of 2024

By Christine Peterson

A woman carrying a toddler in a best baby carrier for hiking
Gear

The Best Baby Carriers for Hiking of 2024

By Jackie Holbrook

The best broadheads for deer are displayed in the woods.
Gear

The Best Broadheads for Deer of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

smallmouth bass
Fishing

These 3 Classic Jerkbaits Are Still the Best for Bass and Trout

By Joe Cermele

The redline RL-1 is attached to the bow.
Gear

The Best Bow Quivers of 2024

By P.J. Reilly

Alex Robinson packs out sheep with one of the best hunting backpacks.
Gear

The Best Hunting Backpacks of 2024

By The Editors

Author posing with shot animal and air rifle
Gear

The Most Powerful Air Rifles of 2024

By Jim Chapman

The Best Gun Oils of 2022
Gear

The Best Gun Oils of 2024

By Adam Moore

The Best Gun Safe Dehumidifiers
Gear

The Best Gun Safe Dehumidifiers of 2024

By Jace Bauserman

Five best hiking socks
Gear

The Best Hunting Socks of 2024

By Jace Bauserman

Hunter using one of the best goose calls.
Gear

The Best Goose Calls of 2024

By Joe Genzel, John Gordon

We tested the best hiking gloves.
Gear

The Best Hiking Gloves of 2024

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best shooting rests.
Gear

The Best Shooting Rests of 2024

By Mike Dickerson

Find out what it takes to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
Gear

So You Want to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the Black Diamond Distance Gaiter.
Gear

The Best Hiking Gaiters of 2024

By Kate Riley

Hiker wears Hoka Anacapa 2.
Gear

Hoka Anacapa 2 Review: Pumped Up Comfort

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best kids sleeping bags.
Gear

The Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.
Gear

The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

We compared Altra and Hoka shoes.
Gear

Altra vs Hoka: Discover Which Shoe Is Right for You

By Laura Lancaster

The best saltwater fly rods were tested over two days to find the best of the best.
Gear

The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The best tent stakes piled on a table.
Gear

The Best Tent Stakes of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

Best 8-Person Tents of 2022
Gear

The Best 8-Person Tents of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

best fly rods for bass
Gear

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Dac Collins

We tested the best 6 person tents.
Gear

The Best 6 Person Tents of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The best overall budget rifle scope of 2023
Gear

The Best Rifle Scopes Under $500, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best fixed blade knives.
Gear

The Best Fixed Blade Knives of 2024

By Drew Conover

The author holding a musky caught on one of the best musky reels
Gear

The Best Musky Reels of 2024

By Kevin Hughes

The author shoots the Mathews Phase 4 during the Outdoor Life Bow Test.
Gear

These 5 Mathews Bows Changed Archery Hunting

By P.J. Reilly

We interviewed experts on the best camera arms.
Gear

The Best Camera Arms for Filming Hunts of 2024

By Derek Horner

We tested the best ultralight backpacking gear.
Gear

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Survival kit laid out on a log.
Gear

The Best Survival Kits of 2024

By Tim MacWelch

The Best Layout Blinds of 2024
Gear

The Best Layout Blinds of 2024

By Joe Genzel

Hiker fills water bottle from stream.
Survival

How Long Can You Survive Without Water?

By Ashley Thess

We reviewed the best inverter generators.
Gear

The Best Inverter Generators of 2024

By Scott Murdock

The best home generators provide power in all weather conditions.
Gear

The Best Home Generators of 2024

By Matt Cashell

We tested the Haley Strategic:Safariland Incog X.
Gear

The Best Glock 19 Holsters of 2024

By Tyler Freel

We tested the best broadheads for elk and chose the seven best with the help of John Dudley.
Gear

The Best Broadheads for Elk of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

Bass Pro Fall Hunting Classic 2023: Ammo, Bows, Trail Cams, and More
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Bass Pro Fall Hunting Classic 2023: Ammo, Bows, Trail Cams, and More

By Scott Einsmann

Cabela's Fall Classic 2023
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Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic 2023: Deals on Crossbows, Optics, and More

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Broadheads of 2024
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The Best Broadheads of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

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