Maybe COVID will cause more innovation in gear
More people made their way to the outdoors in 2020 than ever before. The pandemic caused a shift in recreation, and a record number of people went to state parks, national [...]
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Make sure you don’t forget anything for your hunt
You’re miles from home. Heck, you’re even miles from the trailhead. You’re sitting in hunting camp, and you’re ready for the hunt that’ll start the next morning. [...]
Get your hunting gear from a Wyoming company
If you’re planning to upgrade your gear for your fall hunts, you don’t have to look too far. We have more than a few great companies right here in Wyoming that make some [...]
Get those last-minute Father’s Day hints in now
Father’s Day is day after tomorrow. If you want something good, it’s a little late to start hinting, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Or better yet, take your kids out to [...]
Be careful with outdoors catalogs this time of year
Late October is a bad time of year for me. If I were independently wealthy, it wouldn’t be so bad. But I’m not. I’m a journalist, so it’s a little painful. It’s [...]
I’d rather be nerdy than forget something for camp
You’re miles from home. Heck, you’re even miles from the trailhead. You’re sitting in hunting camp, and you’re ready for the hunt that’ll start the next morning. [...]
Camping can get expensive if you let it
If you’re at all serious about camping, you can spend a small fortune – or even a large one, for that matter – on camping gear. Every time you head for the hills, you [...]
Get ready for the outdoors season early
Don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. Get your fishing license and conservation stamp now, while your checking account is still fat from your [...]
Stocking stuffers for shooters on your list
I usually come up with a few ideas for Christmas gifts for everyone on my shopping list, but I always struggle to find stocking stuffers. If the people you’re trying to [...]
Gear review: Filson Tin Cloth Field Jacket
I’ve tried a bunch of different coats to keep me warm when I’m out in the wilds, and a bunch of different layering strategies as well. Some lighter coats work great when [...]