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Best AR-15 magazines
Rifles

The Best AR-15 Magazines

By Matt Foster

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod
Fishing Reels

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes

We tested the best hiking underwear.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Underwear for Women of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The author caught a giant snook while testing the best baitcasting reels.
Fishing Reels

The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

A man holding a fish on a boat
Fishing Reels

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The best boning knives make butchering less of a chore
Knives

Best Boning Knives of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

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Shooting Gear

Best Holsters of 2026

By Tyler Freel

The Best Pocket Pistols
Concealed Carry

The Best Pocket Pistols

By Matt Foster

best trail cameras
Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Trail Cameras, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson, Drew Palmer, Scott Einsmann

We tested the best 2 way radios.
Gear

The Best 2 Way Radios of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026
Fishing Reels

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best baitcaster combos.
Fishing Gear

The Best Baitcaster Combos of 2026: Budget to Premium Options

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2026
Shooting Gear

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2026

By Tyler Freel

A black and white dog poses with a yellow Halo invisible fence collar.
Gear

The Best Invisible Dog Fences of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

We tested two of the best climbing tree stands head to head.
Gear

The Best Climbing Tree Stands

By Adam Moore

The best fish finders under $1,000
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Finders Under $1,000

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best polarized sunglasses.
Fishing Gear

The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

blackpoint Dualpoint aiwb for staccato CS
Shooting Gear

The Best Appendix Carry Holsters of 2026

By Tyler Freel

We tested the best thru-hiking-shoes.
Camping Gear

The Best Thru-Hiking Shoes of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We found the best bass boats.
Fishing Gear

The Best Bass Boats of 2026

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

A man shooting a wooden airgun looking through a black air rifle scoppe
Rifle Scopes

The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2026

By Jim Chapman

We tested the best mosquito traps.
Camping Gear

The Best Mosquito Traps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess, Alice Jones Webb

The new Vortex Triumph HD binocular was put to the test in the field and at the range.
Binoculars

Vortex Triumph HD Review: The Best Deal in Binos?

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best .300 Win. Mag. ammo.
Ammo

The Best .300 Win. Mag. Ammo

By Colton Heward

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Rifle Ammo

The Best 5.56 Ammo of 2025

By Tyler Freel

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Hunting Gear

The Best Knives for Field Dressing

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best wool socks.
Camping Gear

The Best Wool Socks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The best PCP air rifle compressors are lined up.
Hunting Gear

The Best PCP Air Rifle Compressors of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Jim Chapman

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested
Survival Gear

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The Humminbird Helix 7
Fishing Gear

Humminbird Helix 7 Review: A Value Packed Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

Xpedition ADV rounds a corner.
ATVs

First Look: Polaris Xpedition ADV

By Ashley Thess

Outdoor life contributor, Sean Murphy, shooting with the aid of night vision Goggles.
Optics

The Best Night Vision Goggles of 2026, According to Experts

By Joshua Skovlund

The ATN X-Sigh Pro 4K is one of the best night vision scopes
Rifle Scopes

The Best Night Vision Scopes of 2026

By Joshua Skovlund

We reviewed the best ultralight backpacks.
Camping Gear

The Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The TenPoint Flatline 460 on a log.
Bow Hunting Gear

TenPoint Flatline 460 Review: The Best Crossbow of the Year

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best portable jump starters.
Camping Gear

I Tested the Best Portable Jump Starters for Cars, Trucks, ATVs, and Boats

By Matt Cashell, Scott Einsmann

zpacks free zip against mountain backdrop
Camping Gear

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

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

The Best 1911 Handguns: Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

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Handgun Ammo

The Best .357 Ammo for Hunting, Target Practice, and Self Defense

By Michael Dickerson

John B. Snow holds the Tactacam FTS.
Hunting Gear

Tactacam FTS Review: The Easiest Way to Record Scope Footage

By Scott Einsmann

A man draws a HK CC9 pistol from concealed holster
Handguns

The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

best vacuum sealers
Fishing Gear

The Best Vacuum Sealers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Derek Horner, Scott Einsmann

Hughs wears G3 waders and holds fish.
Fishing Gear

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

By Kevin Hughes

We tested the best waterproof hiking shoes for women.
Gear

Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Women, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Glock G20 gen 5 MOS right side
Handguns

The Glock G20 Gen 5 MOS, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

10 pairs of waterproof hiking shoes sitting on a bench
Gear

The Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best air quality monitors.
Gear

The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles.
Camping Gear

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The author used a thermal scope to take this hog.
Hunting Gear

The Best Thermal Cameras, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The best recurve bows tested and reviewed
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Recurve and Longbows of 2026, Tested

By Scott Einsmann

We reviewed the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra.
Fishing Gear

Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv and LiveScope, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

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Fishing Gear

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

By Dac Collins

Dan Wesson DWX right side
Handguns

Dan Wesson DWX, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

We tested the Gregory Baltoro and Deva.
Camping Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical being used in the field
Hunting Gear

First Look: Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical

By Scott Einsmann

The best saltwater spinning reels are durable and last a lifetime.
Fishing Reels

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels, Tested

By Ric Burnley

We tested the best wireless meat thermometers.
Gear

The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

We reviewed the best guns for hog hunting.
Hunting

The Best Guns for Hog Hunting

By Michael Dickerson

We tested the Revo Rocket.
Fishing Reels

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By Pete Robbins

We tested the Hatsan Jet II.
Shooting Gear

Hatsan Jet II PCP Air Pistol Review

By Jim Chapman

We tested the Tethrd M2 Turkey Vest.
Hunting Gear

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

By Erik Barber

We tested the best soil test kits.
Hunting Gear

The Best Soil Test Kits, Tested and Reviewed

By Josh Honeycutt

big black bear with .30/06
Rifle Ammo

The Best Bear Cartridges

By Tyler Freel

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

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Director of the Bureau of Land Management nominee Stevan Pearce is sworn in during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee.
Conservation

Controversial BLM Nominee Steve Pearce Advances to Senate for a Full Vote, Says He’s ‘Not So Sure’ About Keeping Public Lands

By Andrew McKean

Catching big spring crappie is all about simple tactics and gear
Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Spring Crappie — and the Gear You Need for Success

By Cory Schmidt

A bass guide with a big Texas largemouth.
Bass Fishing

Bass Guide Lands a 13-Pound Largemouth on His First Time Fishing a New Lake

By Kubie Brown

A hunter on skis reaches down for a bird that a dog is retrieving for him.
Adventure

Photos: Meet the Renegade Hunters Who Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs

Photographs by Peter Wadsworth, Story by Ashley Thess