This summer I got an afternoon on a mellow 5-mile river stretch with Alpacka’s new Aleutian, their take on a travel-friendly sea kayak in packraft form. I’m used to regular packrafts that feel more like floating couches than precise boats, so I was curious how this longer, more kayak-shaped d...
Every hunter remembers the bucks they tagged. But the hunts that teach the most are usually the ones that fall apart. Michael “Micky” Luby puts it plainly: the hunts he botched outright shaped him far more than the successful ones ever did. Steven Rinella made a similar point when he ...
A modular hunting blind costs far more than a pop-up, so the real question is whether the comfort, durability, and silence justify the jump. After Amanda Oliver ran the Orion 68VT through actual use, the verdict came down to how you hunt and how long you plan to leave a blind in the woods. If [&#...
Multitasking has never been easier than with hiStar’s 2300 Lumen Headlamp. This illuminating essential offers hands-free brilliant light for both urban and rural needs. Designed to take a beating and come back for more, it’s ultra-tough, loaded with features, and incredibly user-friendly in c...
I watched 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here are 10 practical lessons for concealed carriers, from avoiding fights to what to do after the shot.
The .280 Remington was a terrific flop when it was introduced, but it almost made a comeback under a different name The post The .280 Remington Should’ve Been a Success. Here’s Why It Wasn’t appeared first on Outdoor Life.
There is a new hunting blind on the block, and it is the Maverick XL-V, which offers an affordable and lighter option to hunters. If you are someone who is opting to hunt in a little more comfort with an enclosed, box blind there are a lot of options out on the market today to […] The post ...
Most night vision setups cost thousands or force you to run two optics. The Holosun DRS-NV gives you a real Holosun red dot by day and usable digital night vision at night—now just $699.99 at PSA (was $1,199.99). Limited-time deal.
The 3D-printed gunmaking revolution is here and now, with home enthusiasts now able to crank out fully-functioning firearms from their kitchen table. While Glock clones and pistol-caliber carbines are the most common examples you see, you can find 3D printing plans for stuff as diverse as a...
Squirrel hunting rewards the hunter who matches the firearm to the terrain. Shots usually come at close to moderate range, commonly inside 100 yards, in wooded cover where small, fast targets dart from limb to limb. That pushes the choice toward three categories: rifles for precise head shots, sh...