Gear Reviews (Page 9)

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The Recteq DualFire has a direct heat side for grilling and an indirect heat side for smoking.

Recteq DualFire 1200 Review: The Smoker That Made Me Sell My Traeger

By Scott Einsmann

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.

Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod

By Derek Horner

We tested the best running vests on various terrain across the country.

The Best Running Vests of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Freel using shooting tripod

The Shooting Tripod: A Tool That Can Make You a More Confident, Ethical, and Effective Hunter

The author tests one of the best rotary tools from Dremel.

The Best Rotary Tools of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

Vortex Defender pistol red dots.

Vortex Defender Red Dot Review: We Range Tested Every Model of the Defender

By Scott Murdock

The Browning Whitetail 1300 sits near a lake.

Deer Hunting Gear

First Look: Browning Whitetail 1300 Hunting Pack

By Ashley Thess

Nighthawk Custom .45 ACP Pistol

The Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2025

Deer Hunting Gear

Tactacam Reveal Pro 3.0: Field Testing One of the Hottest New Trail Cameras on the Market

By Alex Robinson

Freel fires a handgun

The Best Handguns for Beginners of 2025

We tested the best zero drop running shoes.

The Best Zero Drop Running Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best climbing harnesses.

The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

The best loppers

Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Loppers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

Ugly Stik makes some of the best catfish rod and reel combos

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2026, Tested

By Travis Smola

The Q Fix is one of the best .300 Blackout rifles.

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025

By Joshua Skovlund

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The author shoots a custom 10/22 outfitted with an MDT Oryx stock.

The Best Ruger 10/22 Stocks, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Browning Hydro-Fleece Review: A Perfectly Quiet and Waterproof Hunting Jacket and Bibs

By Alex Robinson

Seven coolers stacked on a dock.

The Best Coolers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the Revo Rocket.

The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The Old Mountain Mesa Longbow

Bow Hunting Gear

Budget Trad Bows: These Cheap Bows Shot Surprisingly Well Against a Custom Recurve

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best 10-person tents.

The Best 10-Person Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best throwing axes were tested by a group of testers.

The Best Throwing Axes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

Vortex Viper HD Rifle Scope Review: We Put 3 New Vipers to the Test

By Scott Murdock, Scott Einsmann, Alex Robinson

The best chatterbait trailers

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Chatterbait Trailers of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The best edc flashlights lined up.

The Best EDC Flashlights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The best handguns of 2023 were tested by Outdoor Life at Gunsite.

The Best Handguns of 2023

By John B. Snow

Best overall sausage stuffer fills casing.

Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Sausage Stuffers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Derek Horner

We tested the best anti-chafing sticks.

The Best Anti-Chafing Sticks of 2026

The Benelli M2 Turkey Performance Shop shotgun resting on a split rail fence.

Benelli M2 Turkey Performance Shop Review: An In-Depth Look at a $3,000 Turkey Gun

By Scott Einsmann

Retay Gordion Turkey

Retay Gordion Turkey Review: An Affordable Semi-Auto That Shoots Excellent Patterns

By Alex Robinson

We tested the best home weather stations.

The 7 Best Home Weather Stations of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Patrice La Vigne, Scott Einsmann

We tested the Breeo Live-Fire pizza oven.

Breeo Live-Fire Pizza Oven Review: Bonfire to Backyard ‘Za

By Ashley Thess

We reviewed the Newport NK300.

Newport NK300 Kayak Motor Review

By Kevin Hughes

Leupold RX-5000

Backcountry Hunting Gear

First Look: The New Leupold RX-5000 Laser Rangefinder

By Andrew McKean

Testing the best binoculars for bird watching

The 7 Best Binoculars for Bird Watching, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes

The Best Barefoot Shoes, According to Experts and Hands-on Tests

By Laura Lancaster

We launched the Outdoor Life knife collection.

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

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best humminbird fish finders.

The Best Humminbird Fish Finders of 2026

By Pete Robbins

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

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

We tested the best tactical flashlights.

The Best Tactical Flashlights of 2026

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

The Best Compact Binoculars, Tested and Reviewed

By Andrew McKean

We tested the best avalanche beacons.

The 4 Best Avalanche Beacons of 2026, 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

We tested the best women's running shoes.

The Best Women’s Running Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best fat tire electric bikes.

The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026

By Travis Smola

We tested the best EDC multi tools.

The Best EDC Multi Tools of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best coolers with wheels.

The Best Coolers with Wheels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best portable solar panels.

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic

Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off

By Outdoor Life Staff

Testing the best kayak carts in rough terrain.

The Best Kayak Carts of 2026

By Kevin Hughes

wilderness first aid kit in mountains

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best cold weather sleeping bags.

The Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best climbing pants.

The Best Climbing Pants of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

We tested the best climbing shoes.

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The best fishing boots

The Best Fishing Boots of 2026

By Travis Smola

The Best Air Pistols of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Air Pistols of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

fisherman throwing a cast net

The Best Cast Nets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best down jackets.

The Best Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

the best premium buzzbait

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 6 Best Buzzbaits of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best full auto BB guns.

The Best Full Auto BB Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed