A great pocket telescope can make any outdoor activity better. Our favorite new pocket telescope is the Gosky 12×55. It has everything we look for in a monocular telescope: clarity, range, lightweight, rugged – and it comes with a phone adapter. This Gosky handheld telescope will help you enjoy nature and capture those memories on your phone. Of course, Gosky has …
We have totally changed our minds about the telescopic fishing rod. In the recent past, we hated them. We thought they were cheap pieces of junk and a waste of money. But today the collapsible fishing rod is a respectable tool for many anglers. Of course, they are not as good as fixed length rods in …
The hot debate over arrow rests has been raging for years. It is difficult to determine if a whisker biscuit or fall away rest is definitively better. Almost every hunter we speak to has a different opinion on the best arrow rest. In our opinion, a whisker biscuit is the best choice for most archers and hunters. Of course, …
Whisker Biscuit or Fall Away Rest – Which is Better? Read More »
Braided fishing line has made vast improvements recently. Sure, they have weaknesses, but they deserve consideration for their versatility and performance. What is braided fishing line? The structure of this type of line is right in the name. It is a line made of strands that have been woven together. It is not one solid piece. It is usually …
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Archery is as old as the Stone Age. The earliest types of bows date back to about 20,000 BCE. When you pick up a bow, you join an ancient human tradition. A tradition of hunting. A tradition of sport. A tradition of surviving and thriving in the natural world. Today, the technical advancements in bows is impressive. …
Hunting backpacks are usually the most neglected part of planning for a hunt. Most of us don’t put enough thought into them – until we need them, in the field, after a kill. And then it’s too late. Don’t get caught in the wild with the wrong gear. We will lay the features and purposes to …
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The right climbing sticks can mean the difference between a successful hunt and going home empty handed. Having the ability to get up in a tree can directly produce more hunting success. Being elevated even just a few feet improves your range of visibility and improves your ability to locate game even quickly. Not every person is …
Good crossbow scopes made me a better hunter – and a more humane one. I’ll never forget my first buck. All I had was the cheap scope that came with my crossbow. It was getting late. Daylight was dwindling. Without the scope, I never would have made the kill. I probably would have just wounded …
Slingshots are fun! If you’re looking for the best hunting slingshot, you’re probably thinking of performance, affordability, and safety. Those are paramount, but don’t underestimate the fun factor of the slingshot – especially when hunting. There is something primal about the slingshot. Shoot a slingshot and you feel a connection to ancient ancestors – even when …
Most of us don’t spend enough time thinking about hunting pants – until there’s a problem. Imagine standing there soaking wet, shivering, and miserable just as the animal comes in range. How likely are you to make the shot? How many misses are caused by faulty equipment like the wrong hunting pants? Don’t let this happen to you. …
One Leg at a Time: Picking the Best Hunting Pants Read More »
