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Gear (Page 22)

The best outdoor gear, plus in-depth product reviews and recommendations for hunting, bowhunting, fishing, and camping.

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The best boning knives make butchering less of a chore

Best Boning Knives of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

Best Holsters of 2026

We tested the best 2 way radios.

The Best 2 Way Radios of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The best fish finders under $1,000

The Best Fish Finders Under $1,000

By Pete Robbins

A collection of knives handmade in Portland lined up on a table.

Meet the Wildly Talented Knife Makers of Blade City, USA

blackpoint Dualpoint aiwb for staccato CS

The Best Appendix Carry Holsters of 2026

Best Hiking Shirts

The Best Hiking Shirts of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Truck Bed Tents of 2022

The Best Truck Bed Tents of 2026

The author put 13 camping utensils through rigorous testing.

The Best Camping Utensils of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We found the best bass boats.

The Best Bass Boats of 2026

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The best food plots for deer

The Best Food Plots for Deer of 2026

By Brodie Swisher

Youth bow and youth archer

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Youth Compound Bows

By Scott Einsmann

A pile of stone knife sharpeners

The Best Sharpening Stones of 2026

By Greg Campbell

fishing one of the best crankbait rods

The Best Crankbait Rods of 2026

By Pete Robbins

A best spinnerbait rod next to a lure

The Best Spinnerbait Rods

By Pete Robbins

A knife being sharpened on a sharpening stone

How to Sharpen a Knife: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Sharp Edge

By Drew Conover

What is r value? Your sleeping pad's R-Value is important for keeping you warm while backpacking.

What is R Value? It’s Why Your Sleeping Bag Doesn’t Keep You Warm

By Laura Lancaster

best hunting knives

The Best Knives for Field Dressing

By Scott Einsmann

kayak fishing tips

Kayak Fishing Tips from a Pro Angler

By Kristine Fischer

The author with a tiger fish caught on the Daiwa ardito.

The Best Travel Fishing Rods of 2026

By Pete Robbins

A black best pellet smoker smoking on a patio overlooking trees

The Best Pellet Smokers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michael Pendley

Xpedition ADV rounds a corner.

First Look: Polaris Xpedition ADV

By Ashley Thess

We reviewed the best ultralight backpacks.

The Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The Garmin Xero A1i Pro from the front of a bow

Bow Hunting Gear

Garmin Xero A1i Pro Review

By Scott Einsmann

The best long range calibers.

The Best Long Range Calibers, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The TenPoint Flatline 460 on a log.

Bow Hunting Gear

TenPoint Flatline 460 Review: The Best Crossbow of the Year

By Scott Einsmann

how to remove a tick

How to Remove a Tick

By Alan Clemons, Katie Hill

John B. Snow holds the Tactacam FTS.

Tactacam FTS Review: The Easiest Way to Record Scope Footage

By Scott Einsmann

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line

Fly fishing for beginners

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

Hughs wears G3 waders and holds fish.

Simms G3 Guide Wader Review: These Classic Waders Put Fit and Comfort First

By Kevin Hughes

Man in brown clothing wades through a stream.

The Best Hip Boots

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

We tested the best waterproof hiking shoes for women.

Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Women, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

A man paddling an orange kayak

The Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000

roosting turkeys

The Best Tips and Tactics for Roosting a Turkey

By Alex Robinson

The author used a thermal scope to take this hog.

The Best Thermal Cameras, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the Gregory Baltoro and Deva.

Gregory Baltoro and Deva Review: A Great Choice for First-Time Backpackers

By Laura Lancaster

Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical being used in the field

First Look: Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical

By Scott Einsmann

The best fishing backpacks make carrying your gear to remote spots or down the dock easier

The Best Fishing Backpacks

By Pete Robbins

Man catching fish on a fly fishing rod and reel combo

The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy

By Ryan Chelius

A man in a float tube smiling and drinking a can of beer.

The Best Float Tubes: Don’t Just Get On the Water—Get In It

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

We reviewed the best guns for hog hunting.

The Best Guns for Hog Hunting

By Michael Dickerson

Man holding crappie and fishing rod in a boat.

The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

We tested the Revo Rocket.

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By Pete Robbins

We tested the Hatsan Jet II.

Hatsan Jet II PCP Air Pistol Review

We tested the Tethrd M2 Turkey Vest.

Tethrd M2 Turkey Vest Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

How to Choose the Ultimate Concealed Carry Gun

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How to Choose the Ultimate Concealed Carry Gun

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Bass caught with a Senko soft plastic worm

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass

By Pete Robbins

The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

By Tim MacWelch

A man standing in water holding a bass and a fishing rod

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Swimbaits for Bass

By Pete Robbins

Vortex Defender CCW review

Vortex Defender CCW, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 FFP scope on an H-S Precision 7 PRC rifle

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18×44 First Focal Plane Scope, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

budget vs flagship bows

Bow Hunting Gear

Hunting Bows Keep Getting More Expensive. Are Flagship Bows Worth It?

By Alex Robinson, Scott Einsmann

game boy fishing sonar

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?

Banish Backcountry suppressor and muzzle brake

Banish Backcountry Suppressor Review

By John B. Snow

Zeiss LRP S5 5-25X56 on a precision rifle

Zeiss LRP S5 5-25×56 Review and Field Test

By John B. Snow

Two hunters in camo and blaze orange caps walk across a winter field.

Deer Hunting Gear

The Heart & the Skull: A First Deer Hunt Brings You Closer to the Wild

By Laura Lancaster

The Umarex NOTOS sits on a tree.

Umarex NOTOS Review

Tactacam Reveal X Pro Review

Tactacam Reveal X-Pro Review

Mr. Fox Vest: The Turkey Hunting Vest That Sold for $31,000

By Alex Robinson

A man in a camo hoodie shoots a PSE bow.

Bow Hunting Gear

PSE Archery Bought by New Outdoor Company (and Not the Bowmars)

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Bow Hunting Gear

Relaunching Damon Howatt, the Oldest Traditional Bow Brand in the World

The best sleeping bags for camping sit on the grass.

The Best Sleeping Bags for Camping, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The author wears the Big Agnes Garnet backpack on trail.

Big Agnes Parkview and Garnet: A Lightweight Option for Traditional Backpackers

By Laura Lancaster