Outdoor Life: Hunting, Fishing, Gear Reviews, Survival Tips
WEBOutdoor Life has been the go-to publication of America’s diehard hunters, shooters, and anglers since 1898. Our stories are written by hunters, for hunters. We value experience in the field, at the range, and on the water above all else. Our mission is to deliver stories about success in the field, cutting-edge gear, and adventures in far-off wildernesses and …
A Complete Guide to Fly Fishing | Outdoor Life
WEBSep 25, 2023 · The standard length for a fly rod is nine feet, and most modern rods break down into four pieces for easy transport. Slightly shorter rods (seven to eight feet) are favored by anglers fishing with lighter-weight rods in tight quarters, while 10-footers are sometimes preferred by anglers in boats or on bigger water.
Best 9mm Pistols of 2024 | Outdoor Life
WEBJul 20, 2023 · You might be drawn to different pistols than I am, but each of these picks is a solid starting point for anyone. Best Compact: Sig Sauer P320 XCompact RXP. Best Full-Size: Glock G17. Best Glock Clone: Shadow Systems XR920 Elite. Best Modern Hi-Power: Springfield SA-35. Best 9mm Pistol of World War Two: Radom VIS P-35.
Best Hydration Bladders, Tested and Reviewed | Outdoor Life
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Best for Hiking: CamelBak Crux. Best for Backpacking: Platypus Big Zip Evo. Best for Camping: MSR DromLite Bag and Hydration Kit. Easiest to Clean: Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir. Ashley Thess. Assistant Gear Editor. Ashley Thess is the Assistant Gear Editor for Outdoor Life, where she edits and writes gear reviews.
Most Powerful Air Rifles of 2024 | Outdoor Life
WEBSep 18, 2023 · The Umarex Hammer is a .50 caliber rifle designed to accelerate a greater mass faster using proprietary technology from the company’s Lightspeed valve. The design of this air management system, coupled with a .510 caliber, 550-grain lead slug, is capable of generating over 700 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Best 2-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed | Outdoor Life
WEBApr 12, 2024 · However, over the last several months the Outdoor Life gear team has been testing tents built for a number of different categories. To ease your search, we narrowed down the field to following best 2-person tents available today: Best Overall: NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P. Best Value: Sea to Summit Ikos 2. Best Backpacking: Big Agnes Copper …
Best Personal Locator Beacon & Satellite Messengers - Outdoor Life
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Here are our picks for the best personal locator beacons and satellite messengers available today. Best Overall: Garmin inReach Mini 2. Best GPS: Garmin inReach Explorer+. Lowest Upfront Cost: ZOLEO. Best for Long Trips: Garmin Messenger. Best PLB: ACR ResQLink View. Best Budget: SPOT Gen4. *All prices accurate as of …
Best Electric Smokers, Tested and Reviewed | Outdoor Life
WEBJul 12, 2023 · For this review, I tested the best electric smokers to see which ones produced the most consistent barbecue flavors with ease. Best Overall: Bradley Professional P10. Best Woodchip: Masterbuilt 30-inch Digital with Window. Best Beginner: Cuisinart 30-inch Electric Smoker. Best Automated Controls: Bradley Digital 4 Rack 31-inch.
10 Lessons for First-Time Fur Trappers - Outdoor Life
WEBDec 17, 2019 · Here are 10 things I have picked up over the years that will help just about any budding trapper. 1. Get the Right Traps. The right gear for the job is critical. Pictured is an Alaskan #9 wolf trap. Tyler Freel. If you don’t …
Elk Hunting Tips and Tactics | Outdoor Life
WEBJan 29, 2024 · For every American whitetail hunter, Western elk hunting is aspirational, calling to them the way Cooperstown calls to a Little Leaguer. The impossibly heavy and branching antlers of bulls are as alluring as the soaring mountains where they live, and the mythology of elk is filled with Western romance: canvas wall tents, the creaking leather …