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

So You Want to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail

Here’s what you need to know to plan the hike of a lifetime

We tested the Black Diamond Distance Gaiter.
Gear

The Best Hiking Gaiters of 2026

A good pair of gaiters will keep rocks, snow, dirt, and critters out of your boots and shoes. We reviewed six pairs to rank the best in ankle protection

Hiker wears Hoka Anacapa 2.
Gear

Hoka Anacapa 2 Review: Pumped Up Comfort

We tested Hoka’s newest hiking shoe in Zion National Park

We tested the best kids sleeping bags.
Camping Gear

The Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2026

The author and her daughter tested five different styles of sleeping bags to find the ultimate option for kids

blood tracking dog whitetail buck
Big Game Hunting

New Blood Tracking App Could Change Everything We Know About Recovering Wounded Deer

The TRAKR app helps connect hunters with tracking dog owners. It also collects crucial data on wounded deer behavior

Dirty Staccato P pistol on bench
Handguns

Staccato P Endurance Report: 20,000 Round Long-Term Test

The author has subjected his Staccato P to hard use for the last three years—and the pistol has stood up to the abuse

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.
Fishing Rods

The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2026

Snap and twitch your favorite jerkbaits with one of these proven rods

worm in costco salmon
Wild Caught Fish Recipes

Worms in Costco Salmon Spark Unwarranted Outrage. (Because Eating Wormy Fish Is Fine)

You’re not going to let a few orange wrigglers ruin a perfectly good meal, right?

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

The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

The ultimate saltwater fly rod buyer's guide

The best tent stakes piled on a table.
Camping Gear

The Best Tent Stakes of 2026

We hammered 19 different stakes into five different soil types to find the best of the best

Best 8-Person Tents of 2022
Camping Gear

The Best 8-Person Tents of 2026

We tested six of the most popular 8-person tents available with wind, rain, dogs, and kids to see which would come out on top

burmese python in florida everglades
Climate & Environment

Invasive Burmese Pythons Could Move as Far North as Canada

Scientists warn to never underestimate the Burmese python

arby's big game burger
Wild Game Recipes

I Tried Arby’s Venison-Elk Burger, the Chain’s Latest Stunt to Sell Farmed Game Meat to Hunters

Arby’s Big Game Burger features a blend of 34 percent venison, 33 percent elk, 33 percent beef, and 100 percent farm animals. It will probably sell out

best fly rods for bass
Fishing Rods

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re new to the warm-water game or you're a diehard bass nut, there’s a fly rod for you on this list

texas gator gar world record
Freshwater

Nearly 300-Pound Alligator Gar Caught in Texas Should Break the World Record

Amazingly, Art Weston and his guide landed the giant gar on 6-pound test

We tested the best 6 person tents.
Camping Gear

The Best 6 Person Tents of 2026

I took five tents from top manufacturers into a storm to see if they would keep my family dry and comfortable

tennessee wildlife resources agency tests for CWD
Wildlife Management

Deer Biologist Accuses Tennessee Wildlife Agency of Intentionally Overestimating Chronic Wasting Disease Cases

A former state employee alleges in a lawsuit that he was fired after finding evidence that TWRA was manipulating its CWD data

drill ban in arctic national wildlife refuge
Climate & Environment

Biden’s Protection of Arctic NWR May Signal More Public Land Protections Ahead of Election

If the administration moves to protect more wilderness or expand national monuments, these places might be on his list

6.5 PRC muley buck
Hunting Rifles

6.5 PRC Cartridge Guide

A detailed look at the history of this balanced short-magnum, including the best rifles and ammo, and reloading data for hunting and long-range shooting

doe with fetus hanging from birth canal
Wildlife Management

Watch: Whitetail Doe Spotted with Half-Born Fawn

This video captures a condition that's fortunately rare in free-ranging deer