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A large stockpot is one of the best ways to hold a lot of ingredients that will eventually feed a lot of hungry people. (Home Chef/) A stock pot does the heavy lifting in any kitchen. Whether you are building a five-alarm chili, boiling game bones for stock, or deep frying your world-famous hush puppies or onions rings, you’re going to need large-c

A portable oven or stove can open up all sorts of cooking possibilities. (Camp Chef/) Most folks think outdoor cooking is limited to grills, fire pits, and smokers. But there are a host of other options available to expand the repertoire of every backyard or fireside chef. From compact outdoor pizza ovens to baking with sunlight, any camp cook shou

As we loaded our gear into the bush planes, Bruce Werba offered one last piece of advice. “Be sure to use all 44 stakes. It’ll get windy up there—I guarantee it.” I’d spent enough time in the Alaskan backcountry over the years that he wasn’t going to get an argument from me. Our squadron consisted of three Super Cubs with tundra tires. I folded mys

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, shoot, camper, or just someone who enjoys spending time away from the trailhead, your gear can make or break a trip. We know you want to buy the best gear you can afford, which is why we created Bargain Hunter. Our team is working directly with some of the best outdoor brands in the business to bring you good deals

The best way to contain the boil ingredients is inside a basket that slides inside a large steamer pot. (Sidney Pearce/Unsplash/) If you want to feed a pile of family or friends in the quickest and most delicious way possible, it’s hard to beat a Lowcountry boil. This culinary hallmark of the Coastal South is a fast, no-holds-barred feast that anyo

Small refrigerators have come a long way since you packed one full of beer in college. (Phiestina/) There is no limit to the places and spaces where a cold beverage might make for a refreshing break or nice cap to the day. Whether you are looking to equip a guest suite, a camp clubhouse, dorm room, workshop, or just want cold storage in your man ca

There’s no replacement for conditioning, but a brace can reinforce injured ankles. (Ultra Ankle/) Our feet and ankles are literally the foundation of any outdoor adventure. But sometimes we need a little extra support to mitigate the effects of age or injury. Common ankle and foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and tendon sprains

Make the most out of your new property by planning out how you’re going to utilize your trail cams. (Alex Gyllstrom/) Learning a new property is easily one of my favorite aspects of hunting. Diving into an unknown piece of dirt, exploring the deer it holds, and how they're using it, always ends with valuable experiences and a bunch of learning oppo

This equipment is wearing Multisorb. (Brugieregarde Industrial Services/MBDA/) Military camouflage, you may think, is easy: you just slap weird shapes in tones of green, beige, blue, or gray on hardware or clothes. But camouflage today is much more sophisticated than that because equipment and people must be hidden not only from the enemy's eyes, b

Leave No Trace: An empty cartridge marks a go-to hunting spot. (John Hafner/) I have no doubt that the first caveman to have another hunter show up at his hunting grounds five minutes before spearing light, shared the same disdain that modern hunters hold for the competition today. And while there are plenty of reasons to share a hunting spot (we w

The QuietKat Warrior 1000 Electric Bike can run for 20 miles unassisted (no pedaling) at a speed of 19 mph. (Amazon/) Hunters and anglers need access. If we cannot step into a trout stream or set foot in habitat, our sports will not survive. So that's what makes the emerging technology of e-bikes (essentially souped-up mountain bikes with electric

With a little sweat equity, you can keep your truck bed looking like new for a fraction of what you’d pay a body shop to do it. (Bedrug/) A bed liner is the easiest way to protect the most abused part of any pick-up truck. Both factory and aftermarket liners are expensive, but fortunately there is another way to shield your truck’s cargo space from

Truck storage boxes are available in dozens of configurations and sizes. (Undercover/) If you are looking for a way to organize everything from hunting boots to camping equipment, tools, fishing gear, and more, you can hardly go wrong with a standard truck toolbox. Tradesmen know them as the carry-all box that keeps their tools handy when they need

The author with a solid muley buck he took with a Mossberg Patriot chambered in 7mm Rem. (Ron Spomer/) Let’s admit this: you can kill the biggest mule deer buck with any rifle cartridge, even a .22 Short. But mule deer hunters don’t want to hunt with a .22 rimfire. They’re looking for the most effective mule deer cartridge on the market. It’s obvio

A hunter dropped this whitetail with a single-shot .45/70 Gov't. (Courtesy of Brad Fitzpatrick/) Throughout the Midwest and other parts of the country, deer hunters are swapping their slug guns and muzzleloaders for rifles chambered in straight-wall cartridges thanks to changes in legislation that make these rounds legal to use. For decades, states