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Tactacam Reveal X Pro Review
Gear

Tactacam Reveal X-Pro Review

By Erik Barber

Mr. Fox vest
Hunting

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.
Gear

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

By Dac Collins

oldest trad bow 1
Gear

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

By Beka Garris

The best backpacking chairs sit in the grass.
Gear

The Best Backpacking Chairs, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The latest deals on solar power.
Gear

The Latest Solar Power Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

deer winch
Gear

The $60 Deer Winch: Best Way to Load a Deer into a Truck by Yourself

By Beka Garris

Hiker wears a base layer through a pass.
Gear

How to Layer for Hiking

By Laura Lancaster

Two hikers carry the best hydration bladders.
Gear

The Best Hydration Bladders, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Carhartt X-1 Smart Heated Vest uses artificial intelligence to keep you warm.
Gear

Carhartt X-1 Smart Heated Vest Review: Can Artificial Intelligence Do a Better Job than Layering?

By Laura Lancaster

The Garmin inReach Messenger receives a message.
Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

The Therm-a-Rest Xlite and Xlite NXT sit side by side.
Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

These are new knives from SHOT Show 2023.
Gear

New Knives from the 2023 SHOT Show

By Matt Foster

The author wears one of the best insulated skirts.
Gear

The Best Insulated Skirts, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Altras have a wider fit than Hokas.
Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Best New Bowhunting Gear from the 2023 ATA Show
Gear

Best New Bowhunting Gear from the 2023 ATA Show

By Josh Honeycutt

Bowhunters caught hunting with poison pods
Conservation

Poisonous ‘Pods’ Are Still a Problem in Bowhunting

By Katie Hill

turkey hunting gear
Gear

Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials

By Adam Moore

coyote hunting gear
Gear

Coyote Hunting Gear: Everything You Need to Get Started

By Colton Heward

Garmin Alpha 200i
Gear

Garmin Alpha 200i, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Duck hunter wearing Sitka Hudson jacket in icy bay.
Gear

Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters

By Ashley Thess

Elite Era: Is It the Best Carbon Bow of the Year?
Gear

Elite Era: Is It the Best Carbon Bow of the Year?

By P.J. Reilly

These are the best duck calls for beginners.
Gear

Best Duck Calls for Beginners

By Alex Robinson

prime revex 4
Gear

Prime Revex 4, Tested and Reviewed

By P.J. Reilly

Some of the best optics are on sale for Cyber Monday.
Gear

Cyber Monday Optics Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Knives are on sale for Cyber Monday.
Gear

The Best Cyber Monday Knife Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Testing the LifeStraw water filter
Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Trail cameras are on sale for Black Friday.
Gear

Trail Camera Black Friday Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Grizzly testing a bear can.
Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Killer Instinct Swat X1 on a tripod
Gear

Black Friday Deals on Crossbows

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Mathews Phase 4 Tested and Reviewed
Gear

Mathews Phase 4 Tested and Reviewed

By P.J. Reilly

5 Things All Bowhunters Should Know About Broadheads
Gear

5 Things All Bowhunters Should Know About Broadheads

By Scott Einsmann

duck hunting kayak
Hunting

Duck Hunting from a Kayak, Tips and Tactics

By Alex Robinson

Three camo and green puffy jackets with hoods on a white background.
Gear

The Ultimate Hunting Gift Guide for Women

By Natalie Krebs

A bear encounter in the woods won't be so scary when you have the best bear spray.
Gear

Best Bear Spray: Five Things to Consider

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Vintage OL ads
Gear

20 of the Weirdest Things Ever Advertised in Outdoor Life

By Tyler Freel

A tent door is open exposing a beautiful snowy view.
Gear

How to Choose a Campsite

By Laura Lancaster

The Garmin Fenix 6 is on sale.
Gear

Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: Garmin Fenix 6 Pro

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

voormi hunting mexico
Gear

Voormi’s Technical Wool: Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

Darn Tough's scout sock is on sale.
Gear

Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: Darn Tough Socks

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Elite Omnia review
Gear

Elite Omnia Review: Shootability and Speed

By P.J. Reilly

Origin camo Cam Hanes.
Gear

Why Don’t More Hunting Companies Manufacture Camo in the United States?

By Christine Peterson

The author wearing the Ambient Jacket as an outer layer.
Gear

Sitka Women’s Ambient Jacket Review: A Quiet and Packable Mid-Layer

By Jackie Holbrook

The Best Alcohol Stoves
Gear

The Best Alcohol Stoves

By Laura Lancaster

SpyPoint Flex is one of the cell cams for the money
Gear

SpyPoint Flex Review: A Reliable, Mid-Priced Cellular Trail Camera

By Scott Einsmann

Danny Farris with a buck taken behind a decoy
Gear

The Best Deer Decoys

By Adam Moore

Bowhunter from a treestand.
Hunting

What If Grizzly Bears Killed as Many Hunters as Treestand Accidents Do?

By Katie Hill, Alex Robinson

Frank Shultz collects water from underneath a rock
Gear

Do You Really Need a Water Filter for Backpacking and Mountain Hunting?

By Tyler Freel, Laura Lancaster

The best ghillie suits of 2022
Gear

The Best Ghillie Suits of 2024

By Adam Moore

Glassing a sheep basin
Hunting

A Backcountry Packing List for DIY Mountain Hunters

By Tyler Freel

A white dog with brown ears laying on a tan dog bed with a toy duck
Hunting

The Best Dog Beds for Your Family Hunting Dog

By Scott Einsmann

Freel sheep hunting in Alaska
Gear

My 3 Favorite New Pieces of Mountain Hunting Gear

By Tyler Freel

The Umarex Gauntlet
Gear

Umarex Gauntlet Review: A Feature-Rich Air Rifle with an Entry-Level Price

By Jim Chapman

hunter shooting crossbow
Gear

Ravin R10 Crossbow Review

By P.J. Reilly

A black crossbow set up in a hunting blind
Gear

Wicked Ridge NXT 400: Premium Performance, Budget Price

By Jeff Johnston

A black Ravin R29X crossbow
Gear

Crossbow Review: Ravin R29X

By Jeff Johnston

Are fixed or replaceable blade hunting knives better?
Gear

What’s Better, Replaceable or Fixed Blade Hunting Knives?

By Tyler Freel

The Best Cabela’s Deals for Bowhunting
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The Best Cabela’s Deals for Bowhunting

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Arrow loaded in a crossbow
Gear

The Best Crossbow Broadheads Ever Made

By Tony Hansen

The Stealth Cam DS4K is one of the best cellular trail cameras.
Gear

Cellular Trail Camera Review: Stealth Cam DS4K Transmit

By Erik Barber

MCS LRH Stock on rifle
Gear

Manners LRH Stock Review: The Ultimate Lightweight, Long-Range Shooting and Hunting Stock

By John B. Snow

Best prime day knife deals
Gear

The Best Prime Day Knife Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Prime Day Crossbow Deals
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Prime Day 2022: Crossbow Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Trail Camera Prime Day Deals 2022
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The Best Trail Camera Prime Day Deals 2022

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team