There is nothing worse than sitting in a tree stand for three hours with feet so cold you cannot feel your toes. I learned this the hard way during a late-season whitetail hunt in Wisconsin when the temperature dropped to 8 degrees and my so-called hunting boots turned my feet into ice blocks before sunrise. … Read more
Nothing ends a hunt faster than frozen feet. I learned that the hard way during a late-season whitetail sit in northern Minnesota when the temperature dropped to 12 below zero and my so-called “insulated” boots turned my toes into numb blocks of ice by 8 AM. That day cost me a buck I had been … Read more
Finding the right pack for whitetail season can make or break your hunt. I have spent countless hours in tree stands and ground blinds, hauling gear through thick timber, and packing out deer on my shoulders. The best hunting backpacks for whitetail hunting need to be quiet enough to not spook a buck at 20 … Read more
After spending three seasons chasing elk through the rugged backcountry of Colorado and Montana, I have learned one thing the hard way: your hunting backpack can make or break a trip. I have watched hunting partners struggle with cheap packs that fell apart on day two of a five-day hunt, while a solid backcountry hunting … Read more
Elk hunting puts every piece of your gear to the test. You hike miles into rugged backcountry, deal with unpredictable weather, and when you finally fill your tag, you need a pack that can handle hauling 80 to 100 pounds of meat back to camp. I have spent three seasons testing hunting backpacks across Colorado, … Read more
Bowhunting from the ground changes everything. You feel every rustle of leaves, every shift in the wind, and you see deer at eye level in a way tree stands never allow. But getting close enough for a bow shot means you need solid concealment, and that is exactly where the best ground blinds for bowhunting … Read more
I have spent more mornings than I can count sitting inside a camo fabric tent watching a food plot come alive at dawn. Over the past few seasons, our team has set up, hunted from, and packed out more than a dozen different models across private land food plots, public woods, and open-field edges. Finding … Read more
When you are sitting in a treestand during peak hunting season, the last thing you want is a glowing red light announcing your position to every deer within 100 yards. That is exactly why no glow trail cameras have become essential equipment for serious hunters. Unlike traditional trail cameras that emit a visible red infrared … Read more
I have been eaten alive by mosquitoes on enough camping trips to know that a screen house is not a luxury. It is essential gear. After testing more than a dozen models over three camping seasons, I can tell you that the best screen houses for camping transform your entire outdoor experience. Last summer, our … Read more
I have spent too many nights shivering in a tent to pretend that cold weather camping is comfortable without the right gear. When temperatures drop below 40 degrees, even the best sleeping bags for cold weather camping and insulated sleeping pads can only do so much. That is why finding the best tent heaters for … Read more