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The Crazy Levity is an ultralight puffer.

Crazy Levity Review: Can a Super Ultralight Puffer Actually Keep You Warm?

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the best lever action rifles.

The Best Lever Action Rifles

By John B. Snow

Author wears one of the best hiking jackets in the snow.

The Best Hiking Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Sig Sauer P365

The Sig Sauer P365, Tested and Reviewed

Two hikers carry the best hydration bladders.

The Best Hydration Bladders, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

testing the best bass fishing rods

The Best Bass Fishing Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kristine Fischer, Derek Horner

Ruger Mark IV 22/45

Ruger Mark IV 22/45, Tested and Reviewed

Holosun EPS Carry

Holosun EPS Carry, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The Garmin inReach Messenger receives a message.

Backcountry Hunting 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.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

A look through the new Holosun DRS

Holosun DRS Thermal Sight: First Look and Update on Availability

By Scott Einsmann

The author wears one of the best insulated skirts.

The Best Insulated Skirts, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Altras have a wider fit than Hokas.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best smokeless fire pits in a backyard.

The Best Smokeless Fire Pits of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Sig Sauer P365 X Macro

Sig Sauer P365 XMacro, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

federal hevi bismuth

Federal Hevi Bismuth, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

Springfield 2020 Waypoint 7mm PRC Rifle

The Best 7mm PRC Rifles

By Tyler Freel, John B. Snow

The author snowshoes with one of the best winter backpacks.

The Best Winter Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols

Best Glocks: A Complete Guide to Glock Pistols

Springfield Prodigy 4.25-inch

The Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-Inch, Tested and Reviewed

The Anker 767 is one of the best solar generators.

Anker Solar Generator 767, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

turkey hunting gear

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials

Leupold's new rangefinding binocular

Leupold BX-4 Range HD First Look

By Andrew McKean

calling coyotes with best coyote calibers

The Best Coyote Calibers

The Leupold FullDraw 5 is the best rangefinder for bowhunting

Leupold RX-FullDraw 5, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

best rifle slings hunting rifle slings

The Best Rifle Slings of 2026

Vortex Razor HD LHT on the side of a mountain

Vortex Razor HD LHT, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Duck Hunting Jackets of 2026

By Alex Robinson

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

By John B. Snow

man standing in down pants in front of a crowd facing a mountain at sunset

The Best Puffer Pants: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Duck hunter wearing Sitka Hudson jacket in icy bay.

Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters

By Ashley Thess

The best minimalist hiking boots and trail runners are lined up.

The Best Minimalist Shoes for Hiking and Trail Running, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Beretta makes some of the best chokes for sporting clays.

The Best Chokes for Sporting Clays of 2026

By John B. Snow

Sig P320 XTen Tested and Reviewed

The author is wearing the Deuter Aircontact while snowshoeing.

Deuter Aircontact Core: A Versatile Pack that Handles Heavy Loads

By Laura Lancaster

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

Bow Hunting Gear

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

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026

These are the best duck calls for beginners.

Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Duck Calls for Beginners, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

The best scope rings for your rifle

The Best Scope Rings of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

A man shoots a 9mm at the range.

The Best 9mm Ammo, Tested and Reviewed

Bow Hunting Gear

Prime Revex 4, Tested and Reviewed

Testing the LifeStraw water filter

Backcountry Hunting Gear

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

By Laura Lancaster

Save on an FX Impact this black friday

The Best Black Friday Deals on Air Guns

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Rimfire Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Rimfire Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

The Best Black Friday Deals on Guns

The Best Black Friday Deals on Guns

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

An ice fisher holds fish with one of the best lures for perch in its mouth.

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Ice Fishing Lures for Perch

.350 Legend ammo

The Best .350 Legend Ammo

Mathews Phase 4 Tested and Reviewed

Bow Hunting Gear

Mathews Phase 4 Tested and Reviewed

Federal Terminal Ascent and Remington Tipped Core-Lokt

The Best .308 Ammo for Hunting for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Henry single shot rifle in .350 Legend

The Best .350 Legend Rifles Put to the Test

Five of the best backpacking quilts lay in a circle.

The Best Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best thermal scopes were tested in Texas while coyote hunting

The Best Thermal Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

Rebecca hiking with the Kelty Coyote.

Kelty Coyote: An Entry-Level Backpack for Smaller Frames

By Laura Lancaster

Tikka T3X Lite Tested and Reviewed

Tikka T3X Lite Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The Breeze LT NTX are sturdy.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX: Don’t Sacrifice Support for a Lighter Hiking Shoe

By Ashley Thess

We put the Breeo and Solo Stove head to head.

Breeo vs Solo Stove: Who Makes the Best Smokeless Fire Pit?

By Scott Einsmann

Freel shooting the Shadow Systems XR920 Elite

The Best 9mm Pistols

Archer draws bow with one of the best bow stabilizers.

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Bow Stabilizers

We tested the best spot lock trolling motors.

The Best Spot-Lock Trolling Motors, Expert Picks for Fresh and Saltwater

By Pete Robbins

Hikers filling the Quickdraw and BeFree.

Water Filters Head-to-Head: Sawyer vs Katadyn vs Platypus

By Ashley Thess

The best muzzleloader scopes were tested for their glass clarity, durability, and features

The Best Muzzleloader Scopes

Backpacker walking on a beach.

How to Pack a Backpack

By Laura Lancaster

We put the Merrell Moab 3 to the test.

Merrell Moab 3: A Budget Hiking Shoe that Doesn’t Disappoint

By Ashley Thess