Camping in the winter is not for the faint of heart. It’s cold. It’s wet. And it requires a lot of gear and layers. But the best part about camping in the off-season is that it’s typically uncrowded, quiet, and beautiful. 　　Ive always been a fan of sleeping outside. I love the smell of campfires, the fresh air, and waking...

　　Waterfowl hunting is the most gear-intensive activity I participate in — boats, decoys, guns, waders, jackets, calls, etc. And dont even get me started on all the extra equipment and expense that comes with a gun dog. Its a lot. The last thing Ive ever wanted to do was add a niche bag, like the Drake Waterfowl Large Blind Bag,...

　　Sometimes, it makes sense to invest in a logo. Other times, it doesnt. Gaiters are one area where I want simple, effective, and affordable gear. I know theyre going to wear out and need replacing, no matter how much I spend. 　　I had a chance to test the Kings Camo XKG Leg Gaiters in South Dakota, and they made me...

　　This article originally appeared on The Inertia. 　　Humans have become pretty reliable for leaving trash all over the place.From the deepest reaches of the ocean to the highest points on Earth, human-made debris has made its way into every nook, cranny, recess, niche, alcove, cubbyhole, opening, and any other word that shows up when I Google “synonym for nook.” 　　One...

　　Segway is once again showing off an electric motorcycle prototype at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This time, though, its a model destined for production later this year. 　　The Segway Xaber 300 (pronounced say-br) is a small, electric, off-road motorcycle with a bunch of new tech. Segway says that it is inspired by the X1000 prototype,...

　　Corey at Viewpoint Campervans gave me this build order. It reflects a sequence tested repeatedly at the professional level. This isn’t Reddit theory or advice borrowed from an Instagram or YouTube “van lifer.” It’s a sequence refined in a professional shop environment, where mistakes cost real time and real money. 　　You don’t need to be a carpenter or electrician to...

　　Whether its spoons, jerkbaits, bladebaits, or crankbaits, I love fishing treble-hooked lures. You cant beat the feeling of a fish smoking a moving lure. I despise storing them, though. 　　Sticking them in most tackle boxes results in a giant, tangled mess. Instead of quickly swapping lures and making your next cast, youre left vigorously shaking a wad of sharp objects,...

　　Usually, taking a middle-of-the-road approach in outdoor equipment doesnt work out well. Hybrid style products sound great in theory, but trying to take the best part of one thing and combine it with the best part of another often results in a product thats not good at anything, rather than good at everything. The Plano Diverge Gun case is the...

　　Dont mess this up, was the only thought that went through my head as I lowered my head to the rifle and took aim at a whitetail doe. I was in Oklahoma, hunting out of a blind with Greg Ray, owner of Outdoor Solutions, on a media trip. Suffering through airports, long drives, and zeroing in on the range all...

　　REI is well-known for its generous return policy. Co-op members have a year to return almost any product, even if its been used. That product then gets placed in the used gear section, where members can buy it at major discounts. 　　Whenever a customer returns a product, a sales associate creates a tag with the product info, the new discounted...

　　A Montana Army National Guard pilot pled no contest to a misdemeanor trespassing charge after landing a military helicopter on private land to collect elk antlers. 　　The charge stems from an incident in May 2025. Three Montana Army National Guard members were flying a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on what was described as an authorized training flight when they diverted from...

　　Theres no telling where youll find cryptocurrency these days. I spent some of my winter break hiking near the small town of Brevard, N.C., where I was surprised to see a Bitcoin ATM advertised on the sign of a gas station that looked like it was built in the 1960s. A quick Google search shows about a half dozen such...