Backpacking

Zoleo Satellite Communication device

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review

One of the basic tenants of safe outdoor recreation is always taking a buddy with you. For multiple reasons, I have, over ...
hunter in the woods with Pnuma Chisos Backpack 1

Pnuma Chisos Backpack Review

As a new turkey hunter trying to gear up with the basics this year, I’ve been blown away by the differing opinions ...
grizzly bear pooping

Bear Scat: What Bear Poop Looks Like and More Crappy Facts

Anyone who spends time in nature knows that finding animal poop on or near a trail is more than just a gross ...
Woman defends herself with pepper spray against attacker

How To Use Pepper Spray On Animals To Fend Off Attacks

You may think of dangerous animals as something that lurks in the woods or on backcountry trails. However, the reality is not ...
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How To Use Bear Spray Properly to Survive a Bear Attack

Whether you love to hike or can’t wait for hunting season, to enjoy the outdoors safely, you need to come prepared. In ...
hiker carrying Platypus water reservoir on rocky mountain

Platypus GravityWorks Water Filtration System Review [2022]

A fundamental necessity of any backpacker’s gear cache is a water filter. Anyone spending more than a day or so in the ...
hiking boots vs shoes

Avoid Blisters: Choose Hiking Shoes or Boots That Fit Right

I was 70 miles and 24 hours into a 100 mile race, and I was starting another big climb at the Idaho ...
kodiak skogan jump

Kodiak Skogan Boots: Feet-on Review After Hiking Iceland

With such diverse terrain from lava fields to glaciers, Iceland was the perfect testing ground for the new Kodiak Skogan waterproof hiking ...
man on mountain holding walkie talkie

7 Best Walkie Talkies Reviewed (Hunting, Long-Range, Waterproof)

Walkie talkies should be used by anybody who ventures into the wild with a friend. Voices don’t carry very far in the ...
Brown bear roaring in forest

6 Best Bear Sprays To Save Your Life (Reviewed & Tested)

Teddy bears are soft, squishy toys which can help protect children from scary nights. Real bears, though? Except maybe from afar or ...