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goal zero power station and solar panel on a grassy field in full sun

Solar Generator Black Friday Deals from Brands We’ve Field Tested

By Laura Lancaster

We compared the Polaris Ranger and the General by testing them for months.

Polaris Ranger XD 1500 vs Polaris General XP 1000 Ultimate

By Andrew McKean

four pairs of barefoot shoes on a wooden floor with one shoe facing up one shoe facing down

The Best Barefoot Shoe Deals this Black Friday

By Laura Lancaster

Two Juliana Furtados sit on canyon ledge.

Black Friday Bike Deals: E-Bikes and Mountain Bikes on Sale

By Ashley Thess

We tested the Garmin TT15x collar.

Garmin Black Friday: Smartwatches, Fish Finders, and More

By Ashley Thess

open electric cooler with produce and cans inside next to a portable power station

The Best Electric Coolers: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Woman hunts snowy hills with dog.

Gift Recommendations from the Outdoor Life Editors

By Ashley Thess

There are early black friday gun deals on classics like the Remington 870 Fieldmaster and Mossberg 500

Black Friday Gun Deals: Shotguns, Rifles, and Handguns on Sale

By Alice Jones Webb

Orvis Black Friday Sale: Early Deals on Fly Fishing and Upland Hunting Gear

Orvis Black Friday Sale: Early Deals on Fly Fishing and Upland Hunting Gear

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best hiking watches.

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

5 power stations on a grassy field in the sun

The Best Deals on Solar Generators and Power Stations

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Deals on Hoka Running and Walking Shoes

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Kershaw Bel Air

Black Friday Knife Deals: The Best Early Sales on Folders and Fixed Blades

By Scott Einsmann

The best thermal scope overall.

Thermal Scope Deals: Black Friday 2024 Savings on Monoculars, Scopes, and Clip-Ons

By Scott Einsmann

Deer Hunting Gear

First Lite Core Jacket and Bib Review: One of the Quietest and Most Comfortable Whitetail Hunting Suits We’ve Tested

By Alex Robinson

The best bowie knives were tested head to head.

The Best Bowie Knives, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

The Pulsar Thermion 2 is the best overall thermal.

Pulsar Thermal Scopes on Sale at Bass Pro Shops

By Scott Einsmann

Bull moose taken with best suppressor on .308

Picking the Best Suppressor for Your Hunting Rifle

A bunch of fixed blade edc knives lying on sliced cardboard.

The Best EDC Fixed Blades of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Runner on a trail at night.

The Best Running Headlamps, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

The new Hoyt RX-9 Ultra is Hoyt's best carbon bow to date.

Bow Hunting Gear

Hoyt RX-9 Ultra Review: Testing the Most Expensive Hunting Bow on the Market

The new Nikon Image Stabilized binocular

First Look: Nikon’s 12×25 Image Stabilized Binocular

By Andrew McKean

The best outdoor security cameras were tested in a head to head evaluation.

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Murdock

We tested the best hiking gear.

The Best Hiking Gear We Use All the Time

By Ashley Thess

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

10 electric hand warmers lined up outside on a damp table

The Best Rechargeable Hand Warmers, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Browning A5 20 gauge

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Browning A5 20 Gauge Review: A Light Do-It-All Shotgun with Classic “Humpback” Looks

By Alex Robinson

Rossi LWC 350 Legend

Rossi LWC Review: We Tested the Cheapest Deer Rifle You Can Buy

iphone 15 showing the satellite messenger screen with poor connectivity against a backdrop of red rock

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

Climate & Environment

Here’s What a Second Donald Trump Presidential Term Could Mean for Outdoorsmen, Gun Owners, and Conservationists

By Andrew McKean

The author tested the best laser levels from top manufacturers.

The Best Laser Levels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Murdock

The Best Knives Made in the USA: 22 Folders and Fixed Blades Reviewed

The Best Knives Made in the USA: 22 Folders and Fixed Blades Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Woman wearing the Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro with an alpine lake in the background

Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro Review: Throw Out Everything You Knew About Backpacks

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2026, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

Three of the best ruger 10/22 triggers on a bench

Semi-Automatic Rifles

Best Ruger 10/22 Triggers, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

Climate & Environment

Here’s What a Harris-Walz Administration Might Mean for Outdoorsmen, Conservationists, and Gun Owners

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best climbing helmets.

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2026, Crag Tested

By Sean McNally

tim walz hunting

Climate & Environment

How (and Why) We Cover Politics at Outdoor Life

By Alex Robinson

PSE Mach 33 DS Review

Bow Hunting Gear

PSE Mach 33 DS Review: Is It the Best Carbon Bow Ever?

MANKATO, MN. - OCTOBER 2015: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr and U.S. House Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party First District Congressman Tim Walz posed for a group photo at the dedication of the newly enlarged O.A. Vee Memorial State Wildlife Management Area near Mankato, Minn., as part of the Governor's Pheasant Opener, Friday, October 10, 2015. (Photo by Glen Stubbe/Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Policy & Legislation

Harris-Walz Campaign Launches Coalition of Hunters and Anglers as It Tries to Appeal to Rural Men

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best mountaineering boots.

The Best Mountaineering Boots, Summit Tested

By Sean McNally

DeWalt battery powered chainsaw

Tools We Trust Are Over 30% Off for Prime Day

By Ashley Thess

Woman sitting on a paddle board in the middle of the Colorado River

Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

Jackery portable power station with folded-up solar panel leaning against it in driveway

Top Prime Day Deals on Solar Generators We Trust

By Laura Lancaster

Leatherman Wave+ Prime Day Deal

Leatherman Wave+ Prime Day Deal

By Scott Einsmann

The author tested the best elk hunting packs by carrying light and heavy loads in them.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Elk Hunting Packs, Tested and Reviewed

By Matt Cashell

Hunting Gear Deals at Bass Pro Shops

Hunting Gear Deals at Bass Pro Shops

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best approach shoes.

The Best Approach Shoes of 2026, Trail and Crag Tested

By Sean McNally

Labradar LX and Garmin Xero C1 Pro on a shooting bench

Labradar LX Review: Can This Compact Chronograph Dethrone the Garmin Xero C1 Pro?

By John B. Snow

the best clay pigeon throwers

The Best Clay Pigeon Throwers of 2026, Field Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

Hunting with the FX DRS Classic

Squirrel Hunting

FX DRS Classic Review: The Best Looking and Most Ergonomic Air Rifle on the Market

By Scott Einsmann

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

Vargo MegaHex smokeless fire pit in low light with a roaring fire

Vargo MegaHex Review: A Smokeless Fire Pit That Folds Flat

By Laura Lancaster

dove hunting argentina

Upland Bird Hunting

Here’s What Firing 1,000 Rounds a Day in Argentina Will Teach You About Wingshooting

By Alex Robinson

The author testing the best walleye rods.

The Best Walleye Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best freestanding and non-freestanding tents.

Freestanding vs Non-Freestanding Tents: The Pros and Cons of 2 Ultralight Designs

By Ashley Thess

A close-up of Sitka's pixelated Optifade Cover camo pattern for eastern hunters

Sitka Optifade Cover First Look: A New Camo Pattern Designed for Eastern Deer and Turkey Hunters

By Alice Jones Webb

We tested the best sports bras for large chests.

The 10 Best Sports Bras for Large Busts

MDT Field Stock

MDT Field Stock Chassis: The Best Upgrade for Any Budget Rifle

The author testing one of the best glocks.

Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Comparing the OG Glocks

22 ARC AR rifle

Semi-Automatic Rifles

I Built a Pair of 22 ARC Rifles in the AR Platform — and They Were Impressively Accurate

Hiker wears a value ultralight backpack.

Does Ultralight Gear Have to be Ultra-Expensive?

By Laura Lancaster

The author climbs a tree using the Trophyline Hyperlite climbing sticks

Bow Hunting Gear

Trophyline HyperLite Climbing Sticks Review: Ultralight or Ultra Hype?