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Field Test: Badlands Vario System

Field Test: Badlands Vario System

During my treks across the West, I’ve tested more backpacks than Justin Bieber has hair gels. Why? Simple, a good pack can make the difference between an enjoyable hunt and a miserable one, especially once the game is put down.

The Rolls Royce of Ear Pro? Champion’s New Vanquish Pro Elite Comes with All the Bells and Whistles

The Rolls Royce of Ear Pro? Champion’s New Vanquish Pro Elite Comes with All the Bells and Whistles

Despite some wind noise issues, Champion’s Vanquish Pro Elite is a great option if you’re looking to step up your ear pro game. The acoustic foam and sound suppression keep your ears comfortable all day, the speakers and microphones provide clear feedback about your surroundings, and the 6x amplification is handy in the tree stand.

Buyers Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters

Buyers Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters

There are a ton of different holster materials to choose from ranging from leather to Kydex to hybrids to nylon. What do you need to know before investing anywhere from twenty bucks to a couple of hundred dollars into what amounts to belt real estate for your handgun? Turns out there’s more than you might think to choosing a holster.

The AccuSight Pistol Sight Tool from Lyman: Another Valuable Tool for the Work Bench

The AccuSight Pistol Sight Tool from Lyman: Another Valuable Tool for the Work Bench

If you are a licensed gunsmith, DIY oriented gun owner, or someone who will inevitably tinker with their equipment, Lyman’s new AccuSight pistol sight tool will be a valuable asset to you for adjusting dovetail pistol sights. This tool is extremely versatile, fitting most pistol slides, including Glock and 1911 styles.

The 5 Best Glock 48 Holsters

The 5 Best Glock 48 Holsters

There’s a wide world of holsters out there and the options are practically endless, so be persistent and you’ll find the right one for you and your G48.

Cold Feet in the Field? The Solution: ActionHeat Heated Insoles

Cold Feet in the Field? The Solution: ActionHeat Heated Insoles

After using the ActionHeat Heated Rechargeable Insoles through the summer months as well as the busiest part of winter, I am convinced that this is the solution that I have been looking for. I am able to adjust the heat with a remote fob, which allows me to cater to the situation at hand. There were days while I was out deer hunting off of horseback in sub-zero weather, where I had them turned to max power in order to keep my feet warm in the stirrups, and then turned them off when I transitioned from riding to walking in order to keep my feet comfortable.

Field Test: Mathews VXR

Field Test: Mathews VXR

This bow is a win. Period! It’s quiet, hushed, accurate and during two months of testing, never faltered. If you’re in the market for a new-for-2020 vertical bow, this one is worth a test drive.

Morakniv Companion Spark Field Knife

Morakniv Companion Spark Field Knife

Morakniv has been in the business for almost 130 years producing high-quality knives near the city of Mora, Sweden; in fact, Morakniv means “knives from Mora”.

Technology Takes Shotgunning to the Next Level - Garmin Xero S1 Review

Technology Takes Shotgunning to the Next Level – Garmin Xero S1 Review

The Garmin Xero S1: think of it as your magic wand for learning exactly what’s happening every time you miss a clay bird. It’s like Doppler radar for shotguns.

Precision Rifle - Hawk Hill Custom Data Card Holders

Precision Rifle – Hawk Hill Custom Data Card Holders

I’ve used a lot of different methods but the best way that I’ve found so far is the Rifle Mounted Data Holder from Hawk Hill Custom. It’s actually a quite simple description of an incredibly engineered product.