Gear

Cleaning is kind of like seeing an ornery old relative: It's not something you want to do -- it's something you have to do. While cleaning up after yourself at home can be a drag, cleaning up your outdoor gear -- specifically firearms -- can be something that might get...

KUIU has announced the release of its Icon 1850 Day Pack. The 1,850-cubic-inch bag provides a design that allows for the pack to be used with or without KUIU’s carbon-fiber frame. The 21-ounce bag allows hunters to customize the pack’s performance based on individual needs. Preorders are being accepted for...

Day 6 Outdoors had the hunter in mind when it created the PlotWatcher Pro trail camera. Not only can it save as many as 1 million images directly to video format for quick viewing, it has advanced technology to make it last in the field. The best advantage of the...

Winchester Ammunition has announced an expansion of its high-velocity lineup with new offerings in 12- and 20-gauge shells for 2014. The ammunition will be offered in 12-gauge, with lengths of 3½-inch featuring 1 3/8-ounce loads in No. 5 shot and 3-inch featuring 1 1/8-ounce loads in BBs. Each of those shells offers...

The rugged cooler merchandising landscape has become an arms race of luxury, with companies continually seeking to one-up each other with their next salvo, offering models that keep ice frozen for days on end, and even models touted to stand up to the gnashing teeth and claws of a...

Nikon has announced the release of  its enhanced MONARCH 5 binocular, which is almost an ounce lighter than its predecessor thanks to a lighter rubber armor material. The optics also features Nikon's extra-low dispersion glass lenses. Nikon's ED glass lenses effectively compensate for aberrations to provide images of superior contrast...

The GoPro has already become a staple in the arsenal of hunters and anglers to capture great footage and memories, but now it's getting easier, all thanks to the Sportsman Mount -- a handy addition that allows users to clamp the compact video recorders to a gun, fishing rod...

Hoppe's has introduced a cleaning solution for high-performance, modern firearms. The new Hoppe's No. 9 Synthetic Blend has the same recognizable scent and cleaning power as the traditional No. 9 formula, but is a non-flammable and biodegradable bore cleaner. Hoppe's No. 9 Synthetic Blend builds on the tradition established by...

Bushnell Outdoor Products has introduced its Fusion 1 Mile laser range finder binocular, nearly 20 years after the company was the first to introduce an obtainable laser rangefinder for hunters and shooters in 1995. The Fusion 1 Mile is available in three configurations: 8x32mm, 10x42mm and 12x50mm. The optics feature...

Whether you’re a hunter, birdwatcher or sports fan, the optics world can be a little confusing. Binoculars come in all shapes, sizes, colors and prices, but knowing what type to buy can be tricky. Summer is the time to figure out what you need in advance of fall hunting seasons,...