Outdoor Gear

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Fleece Apparel Buyer's Guide

In the garment industry today a lot of fabrics are called fleece, yet they look very different and their performance varies widely. When you know the difference, you’ll be able to make a more…
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Sunglasses Buyer's Guide

Sunglasses tailored to your lifestyle   As important as the right fishing rod or the right hiking boots, the right sunglasses can make a huge difference in your enjoyment of the outdoors. Believe it…
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Metal Detector Buyer's Guide

The technology that enables us to "look" beneath the ground and locate hidden objects is described by a number of terms that can be difficult to compare without some explanation. This guide will help…
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Wireless Weather Stations Buyer's Guide

For dedicated weather watchers, wireless weather instruments are the ultimate for convenience and putting highly accurate information at your fingertips. The only question that needs to be answered…
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Flashlight & Headlamp Buyer's Guide

Not too long ago, buying a flashlight was a simple process, mainly because there weren't that many choices. The most challenging decision was how many batteries did you want to use. Traditionally,…
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Moccasins & Slippers Buyer's Guide

When the day’s work (or sport) is done, relaxing and being comfortable is the main priority. The first thing that most people do, when reaching home or camp is take off their footwear. What they put…
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So Many Reasons to Own a Jump Starting Battery Pack

Having a portable jump starting battery pack is a good idea if you’re an outdoors enthusiast. Whether camping or hunting in a remote wooded area, fishing in the middle of the lake, or on the side of…
News & Tips: The Endless Possibilities of Spotlights...
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The Endless Possibilities of Spotlights

When you need a super-bright, far-reaching light, a spotlight works best. Navigating a boat at night, viewing wildlife after dark, varmint hunting, frog hunting and emergency signaling are all tasks…
News & Tips: Everything You Need to Know About Headlamps Before You Buy...
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Everything You Need to Know About Headlamps Before You Buy

Headlamps are basically flashlights that provide the convenience of hands-free operation. Strapped on the head or clipped on a hat brim, they are excellent to use when performing tasks such as…
News & Tips: The Best Knife Sharpener You Didn't Know You Had...
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The Best Knife Sharpener You Didn't Know You Had

What's worse than a dull knife blade? Well, perhaps a lot of things, but the frustration of hacking away at game meat makes an otherwise happy day feel like a defeat. If your blade isn't cutting it,…
News & Tips: 4 Reasons Why You Should Own These Convertible Pants...
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4 Reasons Why You Should Own These Convertible Pants

A quality pair of convertible pants is one piece of outdoor apparel I regularly wear when the weather's warm. Also known as zip-off pants, they're one of the most versatile pieces of clothing going.…
News & Tips: Sunglasses Review: Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses...
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Sunglasses Review: Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

I bought my first pair of Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ polarized sunglasses six years ago. They have excellent optics and clarity. Here are some observations after wearing them in a range of environments,…