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The best outdoor gear, plus in-depth product reviews and recommendations for hunting, bowhunting, fishing, and camping.
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Camping Gear
15 Crazy Camping and Survival Hacks
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Fishing Gear
Tackle Test 2017: The Best Fishing Rods
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Camping Gear
3 Tips for Better Tinder in the Field
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Bow Hunting
The 10 Most Important Inventions in Bowhunting
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Fishing Lures of the Future
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
The 10 Worst Fishing Lures of All Time
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Bass Fishing’s Hot New Tactic: The Damiki Rig
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Four Must-Have Bass Lures For Florida
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Three Top Baits For Pre-Spawn Bass
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Camping Gear
How to Safely Handle and Care for Axes and Hatchets
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Camping Gear
How to Make 3 Camp Cooking Rigs
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Bow Hunting Gear
Gearhead X16 Crossbow
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Fishing
Using Palm Reels for Panfish
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Swim Bait Secrets: Rig Right For More Fish
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Baits, Lures, & Flies
Sabiki Rigs: The Greatest Rig Ever Made
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Backcountry Hunting Gear
Why Water Bladders are Essential Backcountry Hunting Gear
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Backcountry Hunting Gear
Why Chia Seeds Are a Magical Snack for Backcountry Hunters
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Deer Hunting Gear
The Truth About Trail Cameras: More Megapixels Don’t Mean Better Photos
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Backcountry Hunting Gear
Take a Dry Run to Pack and Prepare for Your Backcountry Hunt
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Big Game Hunting
9 Essential Items to Make Your Own Deer-Retrieval Kit
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Backcountry Hunting Gear
Spike Camp Squared: Sleep on the Mountain to Take More Game
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Deer Hunting Gear
Buying the Right Trail Camera: White Flash, Red Glow, or No Glow?
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Fishing Gear
6 Easy Upgrades for Your Fishing Kayak
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Bow Hunting Gear