Gear Reviews(Page 9)

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We launched the Outdoor Life knife collection.
Knives

We Launched a Knife Collection: The 12 New Outdoor Life Knives

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best humminbird fish finders.
Fishing Gear

The Best Humminbird Fish Finders of 2025

By Pete Robbins

Author holds fish caught with one of the best inshore spinning rods.
Fishing Rods

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

We tested the best tactical flashlights.
Gear

The Best Tactical Flashlights of 2025

By Liam Ward

The Maven B.7 fit in the palm of your hand.
Binoculars

The Best Compact Binoculars, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best avalanche beacons.
Gear

The 4 Best Avalanche Beacons of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The author using one of the best bow presses from Last Chance Archery.
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Bow Presses for the Home Bow Mechanic

By P.J. Reilly

We tested the best women's running shoes.
Gear

The Best Women’s Running Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best fat tire electric bikes.
Gear

The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2025

By Ashley Thess

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2025
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2025

By Travis Smola

We tested the best EDC multi tools.
Knives

The Best EDC Multi Tools of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

We tested the best coolers with wheels.
Camping Gear

The Best Coolers with Wheels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best portable solar panels.
Camping Gear

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic
Fishing Gear

Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off

Testing the best kayak carts in rough terrain.
Fishing Gear

The Best Kayak Carts of 2025

By Kevin Hughes

wilderness first aid kit in mountains
Camping Gear

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best cold weather sleeping bags.
Camping Gear

The Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best climbing pants.
Gear

The Best Climbing Pants of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

We tested the best climbing shoes.
Gear

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Corey Buhay

The best fishing boots
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Boots of 2025

By Travis Smola

The Best Air Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shooting Gear

The Best Air Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

fisherman throwing a cast net
Fishing Gear

The Best Cast Nets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob McNally

We tested the best down jackets.
Camping Gear

The Best Down Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

the best premium buzzbait
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 6 Best Buzzbaits of 2025

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best full auto BB guns.
Shooting Gear

The Best Full Auto BB Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

Testing the best spinning reels under $100
Fishing Reels

The Best Spinning Reels Under $100 of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

We tested the best spincast reels.
Fishing Reels

The Best Spincast Reels of 2025

By Travis Smola

The Diawa Fuego LT reel
Fishing Reels

The Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel Is on Sale at Bass Pro Shops

We tested the best climbing chalks.
Gear

The Best Climbing Chalks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

We tested the best portable power stations.
Camping Gear

The Best Portable Power Stations of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best travel backpacks.
Gear

The 7 Best Travel Backpacks of 2025, According to Testing

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best work gloves.
Gear

The Best Work Gloves of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

We tested the best camping tents.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Tents of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The new Sitka Turkey Tool Belt
Hunting Gear

Sitka Turkey Tool Belt Review

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Rods

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ric Burnley, Alice Jones Webb

forward facing sonar
Fishing Gear

Forward Facing Sonar Deals: LiveScope, ActiveTarget, and MEGA Live

By Scott Einsmann

A Sangin Neptune in its natural environment
Gear

The Best Dive Watches of 2025, Chosen by a Military Diver

By Scott Einsmann

We found the best hiking boots for plantar fasciitis.
Gear

The Best Hiking Boots for Plantar Fasciitis, Expert Recommendations

By Laura Lancaster

The best slate calls
Hunting Gear

The Best Slate Calls of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Solar generators are a great RV battery for boondocking or dry camping
Camping Gear

The Best RV Batteries of 2025: Solar Power Stations and House Batteries for Boondocking

By Scott Murdock

Testing Solar Power Banks
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Solar Power Banks of 2025: We Found One Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster

best turkey guns
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Hunting Shotguns of 2025, Field Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson, Joe Genzel, Scott Einsmann

sharpening a chainsaw
Gear

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

By Drew Conover

Testing the best folding saws by cutting wood of different diameters.
Camping Gear

The Best Folding Saws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

We tested the best camping towels.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Towels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Camping Grills of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Grills of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Decked truck tool box installed on a pickup
Trucks

The Best Truck Tool Boxes of 2025

By Scott Murdock

Testing Orvis Helios in Honduras
Fishing Rods

Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

By Scott Einsmann

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.
Camping Gear

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Camping in 2022
Camping Gear

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Camping of 2025

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best camp chairs.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs for Bad Backs of 2025

By Adam Moore, Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the best home safes.
Gear

The Best Home Safes of 2025, Plus Advice from a Safe Cracker

By Scott Einsmann

terminal tackle
Fishing

Terminal Tackle: What You Need to Know for Better Rigs

By Joe Cermele

We tested the best soft coolers.
Camping Gear

The Best Soft Coolers of 2025, According to Testing

By Laura Lancaster

The Swarovski Visio smart binocular
Binoculars

Swarovski AX Visio Review: The Most Advanced, and Controversial, Birding Binocular

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.
Camping Gear

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

various socks on a picnic table
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Socks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping pillows.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Pillows of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Testing a fireproof safe by setting it on fire.
Shooting Gear

The Best Fireproof Safes of 2025

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Wild Game Seasoning, Taste Tested
Wild Game Recipes

The Best Wild Game Seasoning, Taste Tested

By Jack Hennessy

We tested the Benchmade Taggedout.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Benchmade Taggedout Carbon Fiber: The Ultimate EDC Hunting Knife?

By Matt Foster

Kuiu vs Sitka
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Kuiu vs Sitka: The Ultimate Field Test

By Alex Robinson, John B. Snow, Natalie Krebs

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Bow Hunting

The Best Bows, Crossbows, and Archery Gear of 2025, Based on In-Depth Range Testing

By Scott Einsmann

A Wisconsin hunter and a huge typical buck.
Big Game Hunting

Wisconsin Hunter Tags One of the Biggest Typical Bucks in State History During Extended Gun Season

By Bob McNally

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Bear Hunting

I Dreamt a Brown Bear Was in My Tent. Then One Actually Walked into Camp

By John B. Snow

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Survival

I Was a Broke Hitchhiker Who Ended Up Flying a Plane with Zero Training

By Andrew McKean