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We tested the best cross country skis for beginners.
Adventure

Get More Out of Winter With the Best Cross Country Skis for Beginners

As the cold drags on, these XC skis will get you out and moving

Several of the best multi tools were tested for their functionality.
Gear

The Best Multi Tools of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We make our picks for the multi tools to fit just about anyone’s needs

Hog Calibers
Gear

The Best Calibers for Hog Hunting of 2025

Find the right cartridge for these tough critters

hog hunting
Predator Hunting

Where to Shoot a Hog

Here’s where you need to place your bullet or arrow to bring home the bacon

Tyler Freel shoots the best 1911 of 2023, the Nighthawk Firehawk
Handguns

The Best 1911 Handguns: Tested and Reviewed

We assembled a field of Government Model 1911s in .45 ACP to see which of the current crop is best

A man shoots a 9mm at the range.
Shooting Gear

The Best 9mm Ammo for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested all the best ammo we could find to help you decide which 9mm ammo will fit your needs

A split screen of a deer standing in the woods on one side and a man with a rifle raised standing next to a woman on the other
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Watch: Hunter Pops the Question, Then Drops a Deer at 100 Yards

“She wasn’t mad that I shot a deer 10 seconds after I asked her to marry me. That’s about as big a green flag as you can get”

We tested the best climbing helmets.
Gear

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2025, Crag Tested

We tested the top helmets for comfort, durability, and style

IBM Corporation M1 Carbine
Semi-Automatic Rifles

The M1 Carbine: The Most Prolific American Small Arm of World War Two

The interesting story of the M1 Carbine, how it works, how it changed, and how you can own one

A hunter with a 20-year-old Georgia doe.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

This 20-Year-Old Georgia Doe Might Be the Oldest Deer Ever Killed in the State

"Not everyone mounts a doe, but this old girl was special"

Wilson Combat NULA 20S
Hunting Rifles

Wilson Combat NULA 20S Review: One of the Best Ultralight Hunting Rifles We’ve Ever Tested

This micro action rifle proved to be impressively accurate

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

From trails to campgrounds, these walkies provide quick and clear communication

Model 97 Winchester
Double Barrel Shotguns

Classic American Shotguns, According to Jim Carmichel

There was a time when "Made in the USA" meant elegantly-styled field guns. These are our former shooting editor's top picks

We tested the best winter hats.
Camping Gear

The Best Winter Hats of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These innovative cold weather caps will keep you warm all winter long

The 14 Best EDC Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Knives

The 14 Best EDC Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Our expert reviewed the best EDC knives and multitools, so you can find one that best fits your needs

Great Lakes wolves
Policy & Legislation

Wisconsin, Colorado Lawmakers Move to Delist Gray Wolves Across the Lower 48

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act would remove federal Endangered Species Act protections in most states, including the long-recovered Western Great Lakes population of gray wolves

The best electric knife sharpeners after testing.
Knives

The Best Electric Knife Sharpeners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Some electric sharpeners belong in the garbage, but these four produce quality edges

turkey camo
Hunting Gear

The Best Camo for Turkey Hunting of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Stay hidden from a turkey's insanely good eyesight with our picks for best camo for turkey hunting

We tested the best air quality monitors.
Gear

The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Breathe easy on your next trip to the family cabin or camper van destination

A horse with panniers loaded with antlers.
Big Game Hunting

Idaho Now Requiring Nonresident Shed Hunters to Buy a License. Montana, Other Western States Eyeing Similar Changes

Nonresidents must now pay an $185 fee to collect shed antlers in Idaho, while Montana might begin charging all shed hunters except landowners