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PhoneSkope knows everybody’s got a little Pyro in them … If you’ve spent any time in the wilderness–or, hell, just enjoy Jack London stories–you know that firestarting is very serious business indeed. Firestarters are a crucial part of any adventurer’s kit, right up there with a multitool and camp axe. That’s definitely why I’ve been…
Looking for an inertia gun rugged enough for worst-weather waterfowling? Meet the Weatherby Element! Weatherby has long been a byword among serious shotgunners, but the company refuses to rest on its laurels. The new Weatherby Element is proof positive of that … providing a full-featured shotgun that boasts serious durability for under $1,000! It’s proof…
Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2022-07-26 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Here are six words that you’ll have to peel slowly off your leg: Texas prairie dog hunt in…
Every outdoorsman has a story about rounding a corner in the woods and finding a Surprise Bear. Most of these stories end with “and then the bear wandered away snorting like I’d told it a stupid joke.” It’s a common tale because black bears are fairly common, and because most of them can be deterred…
Looking for a cool button-lock blade made from top-quality steel from the best in American design? In this terrific video from Wayne’s Sharp World (you should like and subscribe here; it’s a great channel), you’ll see the long-anticipated Altus get put through its paces. This is the knife that, once picked up, just won’t let…
Our intrepid on-the-scene blade man, Eoin May, has the hottest picks for 2022 from Boker! BokerUSA is known all over the world for their well-made production knives and their history. At SHOT Show 2022 I had the pleasure of a sneak peek into some of their new releases for their collector series this year. The first knife…
The “easy outdoors” is full of tourists … it’s time to go a little further OutdoorZ. It’s wonderful that more Americans are learning to enjoy spending time outdoors, but for those of us who crave something a little less tame, it means we’re going to have to go a little further outdoors. ALPS OutdoorZ gets…
WE Knife Company‘s approach to creating and producing everyday carry (EDC) knives is deceptively simple: Seek out the biggest blade-heads you can find, then give them free rein to design the knife of their dreams. The latest WE Knife Company innovation comes to us courtesy of Ben Banters, whose Banter Blade is the star of…
Looking for a Bowie knife that won’t break the bank? In this thorough, in-depth review from This Old Sword Blade Reviews, you’ll be surprised to learn that the Sencut Episode isn’t just any old budget Bowie blade. It is, in fact, one of WeKnife Company’s “grandkids,” and comes from a bloodline of top-quality steel and…
The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, considering adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidently attract bears or other curious wildlife. All of that stuff you saw…
Just a few days ago, we sponsored a lively discussion on North American predators and how to best manage them. Today, we have news from California that highlights the importance of that discussion. California has long shied away from allowing managed mountain lion hunting … and it shows in the number of attacks on humans…
Are you ready for your backcountry adventure? When you hear 5.11, you might be thinking “tactical,” and you wouldn’t be wrong … but did you know that 5.11’s roots are actually in mountaineering? The company’s founder, Royal Robbins, named the first pair of pants he designed after the Yosemite Decimal System, which is a way of…
