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We assembled the ultimate backpacking checklist.

Backpacking Checklist: Don’t Forget These Must-Have Items

By Laura Lancaster

Man photographs zebras.

The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography

Woman fishes in the Old Town Watercraft BigWater ePDL.

Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL 132: The Most Innovative Motorized Kayak to Hit the Market in Years

By Kevin Hughes

We tested the best thermal underwear for women.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Women of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best fletching jigs.

The Best Fletching Jigs of 2026

The Best Rifle Cases of 2026

The Best Rifle Cases of 2026

By John B. Snow

Rapala R12 vs Bubba Lithium: Fillet Knife Shootout

Rapala R12 vs Bubba Lithium: Fillet Knife Shootout

The best .380 ammo along with a Glock chambered in .380 ACP.

Best .380 Ammo

We tested the best camping knives.

The Best Camping Knives of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess, Scott Einsmann

The author shoots one of the best long range rifles.

Precision Rifles

The Best Long Range Rifles

By John B. Snow

The author caught a wide range of species while testing the best inshore reels.

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Testing the best hunting blinds

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Blinds of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Adam Moore, Alice Jones Webb

We tested the best inflatable paddle boards.

The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best magnets for magnet fishing.

Best Magnets for Magnet Fishing of 2026

The best camping flashlights tested while camping with the author's family.

Best Camping Flashlights, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Sticky Holsters ankle biter wrap

The Best Ankle Holsters of 2026

Best AR-15 magazines

The Best AR-15 Magazines

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes

We tested the best hiking underwear.

The Best Hiking Underwear for Women of 2026

By Ashley Thess

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

The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

A man holding a fish on a boat

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The best boning knives make butchering less of a chore

Best Boning Knives of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

Best Holsters of 2026

The Best Pocket Pistols

Concealed Carry

The Best Pocket Pistols

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.

The Best 2 Way Radios of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best baitcaster combos.

The Best Baitcaster Combos of 2026: Budget to Premium Options

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2026

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2026

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

The Best Invisible Dog Fences of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

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

The Best Climbing Tree Stands

The best fish finders under $1,000

The Best Fish Finders Under $1,000

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best polarized sunglasses.

The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

blackpoint Dualpoint aiwb for staccato CS

The Best Appendix Carry Holsters of 2026

We tested the best thru-hiking-shoes.

The Best Thru-Hiking Shoes of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We found the best bass boats.

The Best Bass Boats of 2026

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

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

The Best Air Rifle Scopes of 2026

We tested the best mosquito traps.

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.

Vortex Triumph HD Review: The Best Deal in Binos?

By Scott Einsmann

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

The Best .300 Win. Mag. Ammo

By Colton Heward

best 5.56 ammo, ar 15 ammo

The Best 5.56 Ammo of 2025

best hunting knives

The Best Knives for Field Dressing

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best wool socks.

The Best Wool Socks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The best PCP air rifle compressors are lined up.

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

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The Humminbird Helix 7

Humminbird Helix 7 Review: A Value Packed Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

Xpedition ADV rounds a corner.

First Look: Polaris Xpedition ADV

By Ashley Thess

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

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

The Best Night Vision Scopes of 2026

By Joshua Skovlund

We reviewed the best ultralight backpacks.

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.

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

By Matt Cashell, Scott Einsmann

zpacks free zip against mountain backdrop

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

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

The Best 1911 Handguns: Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

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

By Michael Dickerson

John B. Snow holds the Tactacam FTS.

Tactacam FTS Review: The Easiest Way to Record Scope Footage

By Scott Einsmann

best vacuum sealers

The Best Vacuum Sealers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Derek Horner, Scott Einsmann

Hughs wears G3 waders and holds fish.

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.

Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Women, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Glock G20 gen 5 MOS right side

The Glock G20 Gen 5 MOS, Tested and Reviewed

10 pairs of waterproof hiking shoes sitting on a bench

The Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best air quality monitors.

The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles.

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess