Gear

Three Bear & Son hunting knives bring classic deer-camp styling to hands-on testing with leather, meat, and fish. See how the Pro Skinner, Upswept Skinner, and Bird & Trout perform.

After touring the factory where Yamaha builds the Grizzly ATV, Alex Landeen finally gets behind the handlebars for a 59-mile ride through Colorado’s Taylor Park.

Nocpix brings autofocus to the thermal hunting world with the new RICO 3 PRO, a 640×512 weapon sight featuring a 1,600-yard rangefinder, ballistic calculator and Ocular Zoom 2.0.

From treestands and blinds to trail cameras, archery equipment and shooting accessories, these nine hunting gear picks caught our attention for fall 2026.

LaCrosse is taking its Alphaburly rubber boot line in a lighter, more athletic direction with the new Alphaburly Aero. Debuting in Fall 2026, the boot adds AeroForm cushioning, a new traction system and multiple Solarcore insulated options.

A 700-foot descent into New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge gave us a real-world look at fishing and outdoor gear from SITKA, Dometic, BOGS, onWater, COAST, Tactacam and Humble Brands.

The SPYPOINT FORCE-4K skips cellular connectivity for easy setup, 48MP photos, 4K video with sound and a $99.99 price. Here’s how it performed in the field.

The Rambo Revolt AWD packs dual-motor all-wheel drive, full suspension and a compact step-through design into a hunting e-bike built for tight trails and rough terrain.

Side-by-sides may dominate the off-road market, but the 2027 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R makes a strong case for the traditional ATV. With a 686cc engine, selectable 4WD, a factory winch and 1,300-pound towing capacity, it packs serious utility into a compact footprint.

From muddy trail races to rocky mountain hikes, these five tested hiking shoes, trail runners, and lightweight boots deliver the traction, comfort, and confidence ordinary running shoes often lack.

Remington and Original Grain have given retired rifle stocks a second life in the Hunt Club watch collection. Three of the four launch models incorporate American walnut from Remington buttstocks, including stocks used on ammunition-testing rifles.

Soft plastics may have drawn much of the attention at ICAST 2026, but lure makers also unveiled an impressive collection of new hard baits. Here are nine crankbaits, topwaters, swimbaits and other hard-bodied lures that caught the attention of Hook & Barrel.

Tactacam’s new REVEAL 4.0 cellular trail cameras promise twice the battery life, interchangeable FlexPack power and improved image quality. Here’s what hunters need to know about the REVEAL X 4.0 and Pro 4.0, including prices, specifications and early impressions.

Rock-solid stability, endless customization, and rugged construction make this one piece of outdoor gear built to stand the test of time.

Urchin baits generated much of the buzz at ICAST 2026, but they weren’t the only new soft plastics worth watching. These 10 introductions include finesse worms, swimbaits, forage imitators and designs built specifically for forward-facing sonar.

Nearly eight Colorado mountain miles and an 80-pound sandbag reveal where the KUIU ICON 6 3500 improves—and why it's built for any backcountry expedition.

Keeping your fluid levels balanced can make or break an expedition out into the backcountry. Experts explain why choosing the right hydration system is so important.

Andrew Arribato has built custom knives for celebrities, serious outdoorsmen and the families of fallen servicemen. At Half Face Blades, every knife is built to carry something more than just a sharp edge.

The Bear Alaskan Pro RTH brings 339-fps IBO speed, a stable 33-inch platform and a true Trophy Ridge Ready-to-Hunt package at a hunter-friendly price.