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The Knives That Make Field Dressing Easier—Tested by a Former Hunting Guide

By Matthew Every— August 5, 2026

Functional and precise, these are the knives you’ll want on your next hunt

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The Best Hunting GPS Units for Navigating the Backcountry

By Jace Bauserman— August 4, 2026

Handheld hunting GPS units, smartwatches, and apps will give you the confidence to roam far off the beaten path

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I’ve Owned Dozens of Benchmade Knives—These Are the Best

By Ryan Chelius— August 4, 2026

After using Benchmade knives for years, I’m obsessed with the brand, and these are my favorites

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Stealth Cam Deceptor Max 3.0 Cellular Trail Camera Review—Expert Tested

By Jace Bauserman— August 4, 2026

Stealth Cam’s new Deceptor Max 3.0 is easy on the wallet and delivers premium performance that will help you target and tag more deer

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The Best Climbing Tree Stands for Any Kind of Hunter

By Josh Honeycutt— August 3, 2026

From lightweight setups to roomy platforms for all-day sits, these are the climbers we recommend

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The Fastest Crossbows You Can Get Your Hands On

By Tony Hansen— July 30, 2026

The battle for the title of fastest crossbow continues to intensify. These models excel at accuracy, performance, and, yes, speed

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The Best (and Most Accurate) Crossbow Scopes

By Tony Hansen— July 30, 2026

Like to hit where you aim? Then you’ll need the best crossbow scope you can find

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The Best Walkie Talkies We’ve Tested for Backcountry Adventures

By Bethany Beathard— July 29, 2026

We put some of the most popular walkie talkies to the test to find the top performers

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The 5 Budget Walkie Talkies Actually Worth Buying

By Bethany Beathard— July 29, 2026

Stay safe and connected even without cell service with a budget-friendly walkie-talkie

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The Best Spotting Scopes, According to Our Tests

By Ryan Chelius— July 29, 2026

We put 15 of today’s most reputable spotting scopes through the wringer to find the best ones for hunters

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