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I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

drop shot rig
Fishing

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

The best value gps dog collar the Sport Dog TEK 1.5 LT.
Gear

The Best GPS Dog Collars of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Natalie Krebs

The Best Kids Fishing Poles
Gear

The Best Kids Fishing Poles

By Christine Peterson, Alice Jones Webb

Hiker stands next to trail sign.
Gear

What Is Thru-Hiking Really? Here Are 10 Signs You Might Be a Thru-Hiker

By Laura Lancaster

The best PCP air rifle compressors are lined up.
Gear

The Best PCP Air Rifle Compressors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Jim Chapman

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2025

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

waterproof jacket in rain
Gear

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness
Gear

We Found Killer Deals on Crappie Rods, Reels, Baits, and More

By Scott Einsmann

bluetooth hearing protection warbird. intrepid bt
Gear

Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection of 2025

By Tyler Freel

We tested the best long range rifle scopes.
Gear

FFP vs SFP: Understanding First-Focal Plane and Second-Focal Plane Riflescopes

By Andrew McKean

group of people sitting around on a rocky field with a volcano in the background at sunset
Gear

The Best Camp Shoes of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod
Gear

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes

A grey knife with a wood handle stuck in a rock surrounded by pieces of light wood
Gear

The Best Survival Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Rick Spicer

The best fire starters burning
Gear

The Best Fire Starters of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best camping knives.
Gear

The Best Camping Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

A serrated knife next to sharpening tools
Gear

How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife in Three Steps

By Drew Conover

Author crosses snow field.
Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

backpacking
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth