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Building Your Kill Kit

October 7, 2026October 5, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Lauren Whiddon Leave a Comment on Building Your Kill Kit

There's so much preparation and planning that goes into a hunt, but it doesn't end with the shot. Every piece of gear in your kill kit exists to make getting your meat home go a little smoother.

ProView – HIMALI Women’s Nebula Wind Shell Review

September 7, 2026September 1, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Himali, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Women’s Nebula Wind Shell Review

Despite how thin the Nebula Wind Shell is, this jacket packs a punch. This jacket traps heat and stops wind in its tracks.

ProView – HIMALI Nebula Wind Shell Review

September 4, 2026August 26, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Himali, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Aidan Goldie Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Nebula Wind Shell Review

On an 8-day Tour du Mont Blanc, the Himali Nebula Wind Shell stood out for best-in-class breathability and an unrestrictive, true-to-size fit.

So You Want to Go Backpacking

August 19, 2026August 13, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Amber Davis Leave a Comment on So You Want to Go Backpacking

There is no wifi in the backcountry, but I promise you’ll find a far better connection out there.

Hunting Optics 101

July 8, 2026August 13, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Lauren Whiddon Leave a Comment on Hunting Optics 101

There’s so much to learn from watching, and these tools will set you up for what is hopefully a fun season ending with a freezer full of meat.

ProView – AKU Outdoor Aurai DFS EVO GTX Review

June 26, 2026June 24, 2026AKU, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Evan Watts Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Outdoor Aurai DFS EVO GTX Review

If you are looking for a boot that can do it all; keep you warm and dry, comfortably loose yet capable of precise tightness, stable and secure for your crampons, you may have just found it from a company that…

Wildlife Rules You Need to Know Before Your Next Public Lands Trip

June 24, 2026August 13, 2026Conservation & Sustainability, Stories Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on Wildlife Rules You Need to Know Before Your Next Public Lands Trip

Encounters with birds, animals, fish, and plants are important parts of spending time in these beautiful places, but visitors should do some research before heading out to ensure they’re prepared for the specific wildlife-related rules where they’re headed.

Animal Track Identification 101

June 3, 2026August 13, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on Animal Track Identification 101

Regardless of your experience, skill level, or location, taking time to observe and ponder tracks or other animal signs will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the natural world that surrounds you.

A Guide to Outdoor Adventures With Your Canine Companion

May 20, 2026July 2, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Lexi Olson Leave a Comment on A Guide to Outdoor Adventures With Your Canine Companion

Exploring the outdoors with my dog has been fun, memorable, and deeply rewarding - but it does require preparation.

I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

May 13, 2026May 5, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson 27 Comments on I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

I am proud to tell people I didn’t grow up hunting. Learning to hunt as an adult taught me that choosing a new path - especially one that demands patience, humility, and perseverance - is its own form of empowerment.

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