Outdoor Gear

News & Tips: Porro Prism or Roof Prism Binoculars: What is the Difference?...
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Porro Prism or Roof Prism Binoculars: What is the Difference?

The selection of quality binoculars available at reasonable prices has never been greater. When shopping for a new set, you may notice that all are either referred to as Porro prism or roof prism.…
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How to Adjust Diopter Settings on Your Binoculars (infographic)

Whether you spend little money, medium money, or big money on binoculars, they will only perform as well as you know how to use them.  If binoculars are to provide all-day comfort and critical fine…
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Ascend Hoodoo 20°F Mummy Sleeping Bag

I knew that I made the right decision, as I laid there warm and surrounded by deposits of small white ice crystals that neighbored my makeshift bed watching the cloud of my crisp breath fade away.…
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Handheld GPS Buyer's Guide and Tips

With rocket-science terminology and ambiguous acronyms, potential GPS buyers may find it’s easier to find their way out of the mountains without a GPS than it is to purchase one. Although there are…
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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.…
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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…
Life Vest: photo credit Tim Allard
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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…