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pasta and pasta sauce that was just cooked on one of the best camping stoves

The Best Camping Stoves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

A woman holding a large fish

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Best Ice Fishing Lures for Panfish of 2026

By Nicole Stone

The author tested the best trout lures in a wide variety of locations.

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 10 Best Trout Lures of 2026, Proven Fish Catchers for All Trout Species

The author tests the Sitka Radiant Hoodie

The Best Fishing Shirts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

vortex viper hd

The Best .22 Air Rifles of 2026, Range and Field Tested

The Best Fly Reels, Tested and Reviewed

adjustable bag rider

Adjustable Bag Rider Review

By John B. Snow

Four of the best dehydrators for jerky in a row on a porch

The Best Dehydrators for Jerky of 2026

By Michael Pendley

Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Duck Hunting Waders, Tested and Reviewed

By Joe Genzel, Alex Robinson

thermoses on a work bench

The Best Thermoses to Keep Your Drinks Hot or Cold

By Alex Robinson

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

The Best Multi Tools of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

best deer hunting caliber

Best Deer Hunting Calibers

By John B. Snow

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

a variety of backpacking stoves and backpacking pots set up against a mountain backdrop

The Best Backpacking Stoves, From Our Hands-On Tests

By Laura Lancaster

The three best GoPros on a wooden surface

The Best GoPro for Filming Hunts and Fishing Trips

By Scott Einsmann

A serrated knife next to sharpening tools

How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife in Three Steps

By Drew Conover

Running testing the best trail running shoes

The Best Trail Running Shoes: Start Running, Find a New Fit, or Explore New Terrain

By Samantha Silverman

The Vaultek is the perfect size to house a pistol and pocket knife.

The Best Gun Safes, According to Testing and a Safe Cracker

By Scott Einsmann

A woman sitting behind a fire pit with trees in the background

Solo Stove Review: Yes, It’s Actually Smokeless

By Scott Einsmann

how to make deer jerky

Wild Game Recipes

How to Make Deer Jerky in an Oven, Smoker, and Dehydrator

By Michael Pendley

A knife being sharpened on a sharpening stone

How to Sharpen a Knife: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Sharp Edge

By Drew Conover

A tall tent with a chimney against a mountain sunset

Cabela’s Ultimate Alaknak Outfitter Tent Review: A Great Value Hot Tent

A close-up of a brown rifle

Best Gifts for Outdoorsmen and Women

The Best Fishing Gifts of 2026

The Best Fishing Gifts of 2026

By Pete Robbins

Best gifts for hunters

The Best Gifts for Hunters

By Scott Einsmann

Polaris Sportsman 850 in the snow

ATV Review: Polaris Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail Edition

A woman cooking on a camping stove looking over mountains

The Best Camping Gifts, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

The Best Fluorocarbon Lines

The Best Fluorocarbon Lines

By Pete Robbins

A silver porgy fish on the dock of a boat

Daiwa BG Review: Good Luck Finding a Better Reel at This Price

By John Skinner

A pile of pocket knives on a wooden surface

The Best Pocket Knives, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover, Scott Einsmann

Spartan Ascent Tripod w Browning XBolt

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Spartan Precision Ascent Tripod Review: A Versatile and Durable Tool for Mountain Hunters

Elite EnVision at full draw

Bow Hunting Gear

Elite EnVision Review: Customizable and Accurate

A grey knife with a wood handle stuck in a rock surrounded by pieces of light wood

The Best Survival Knives of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Outdoor Life cover art is now available for sale and gift giving.

Introducing the Outdoor Life Cover Shop: Now You Can Buy Prints and Framed Vintage Cover Art

We tested the best hunting knives.

The Best Hunting Knives of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Youth bow and youth archer

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Youth Compound Bows

By Scott Einsmann

The best fire starters burning

The Best Fire Starters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The best knife sharpeners were tested by the author.

The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover, Scott Einsmann

410 pump shotguns

The Best .410 Pump Shotguns for Hunting and Target Shooting

By Brad Fitzpatrick, Alex Robinson

Testing the best compound bows for the money

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Compound Bows for the Money, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Rimfire Rifles

The Best Rimfire Rifles

By Tyler Freel, Richard Mann

The Best Revolvers

By Bryce M. Towsley

Author shoots one of the best crossbows for the money.

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Crossbows for the Money

By Scott Einsmann

Deer hunters pose with dog on tailgate.

The Ultimate Women’s Hunting Gift Guide

By Natalie Krebs

A man holding a fish on a river

The Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Angler in Your Life

By Kevin Hughes

A set of gun cleaning tools

The Best Gun Cleaning Kits of 2026

how to start a fire

Survival Skills

How to Start a Fire: The Ultimate Guide to Modern Fire Building

By Kevin Estela

Axis shafts and components laid out on a table

Easton Axis Arrows: Buy Three Dozen and Don’t Switch Your Arrows Again

By Scott Einsmann

Everyday carry gear like a handgun, knife, and flashlight are essential.

The Best Everyday Carry Gear

By John B. Snow

A striper fish next to a black fishing rod attached to a orange and black Spinfisher spinning reel

Penn Spinfisher VI: A Serious Reel at a Reasonable Price

By John Skinner

A muzzleloader next to an aluminum can and two percussion cap makers

Muzzleloader Alchemy: Making Percussion Caps from Aluminum Cans

The best fishing backpacks make carrying your gear to remote spots or down the dock easier

The Best Fishing Backpacks

By Pete Robbins

A man fires one of the best semi auto shotguns.

The Best Duck Hunting Shotguns of 2025

By Joe Genzel, Alex Robinson

Two men on a river with one holding a large fish

Baits, Lures, & Flies

River2Sea Whopper Plopper: Review and Fishing Tips

By Pete Robbins

Two knives on a wooden table

Benchmade 940 Review: The Ultimate EDC Knife Put to the Test

By Drew Conover

One of the best rifle bipods

The Best Rifle Bipods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

A woman in a jacket holding a giany musky on the water

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Musky Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kristine Fischer

Get your kids a shotgun that fits.

The 7 Best Shotguns for Young Hunters

By Brad Fitzpatrick, Joe Genzel

The Garmin Xero A1i Pro from the front of a bow

Bow Hunting Gear

Garmin Xero A1i Pro Review

By Scott Einsmann

A collage for five bug out bags

The Best Bug Out Bags for Preparedness

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Family Tents of 2026

The Best Family Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

A pile of stone knife sharpeners

The Best Sharpening Stones of 2026

By Greg Campbell

A man in a kayak wearing a red jacket holds a large fish

Daiwa Fuego LT Review

By Elias Vaisberg

A collage of four portable generators

The Best Portable Generators of 2026

By Alan Clemons