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Because emergency blankets are so small and lightweight, you should keep a few in your bug-out-bag in case you need to build an impromptu shelter. (Arcturus/) An emergency blanket should never be considered the first line of defense against the elements. But as a hedge against worst-case scenarios in the woods or during natural disasters, a basic s

Folding saws are inexpensive, but invaluable when you’re far from the tool shed. (Hooyman/) A folding saw is one tool that no outdoorsman should be without. Whether you are clearing shooting lanes from a tree stand, processing firewood at camp, or just clearing brush from around the house, a folding saw will handle every cutting task that falls bet

Not only does a heavy sled-style rifle rest keep your rifle from jumping around after a shot, it saves you from shoulder pain that comes from round after round of shooting (Caldwell/) The best way to improve your shooting accuracy is to practice, and the best way to practice is with a rest. Whether you are slinging lead downrange at a club, at deer

A waterproof bag will keep your smartphone dry, and the trapped air inside might also help prevent it from sinking. (Hiearcool/) Smartphones have become so indispensable that we tend to take them everywhere. That exposes our valuable electronics to all manner of outdoor elements, especially moisture. There are plenty of waterproof cases on the mark

Hit the road and have your best deer hunt of the year. (John Hafner/) You would think that 10 months of planning and prep work would be more than enough time. And yet here I am, just a few hours away from heading West for a week-long whitetail adventure, and I’m scrambling to get everything packed and loaded. I’d like to say this is abnormal behavi

Hunting season is upon us and it’s that special time of year to get after those big bulls. It seems the September rut goes by in a flash and we are into October. The October post-rut period can be one of the toughest times of year to harvest a good bull. It’s after the rut and prior to the cold November weather that pushes big bulls down and keeps

When I was younger, my hunting strategy was very simple – run around the mountains as far and as fast as possible and shoot anything dumb enough to cross my path. Wow, have I come a long way. This system was not in the least bit effective, not to even mention being very unenjoyable and unrelaxing. Who knows how many bucks and bulls I walked past ba

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Shane Mowery took this great Kansas buck while hunting over a mock scrape. (Tracy Breen/) Hunting over deer scrapes has been a hotly debated strategy in camps across the country for decades. While some hunters barely give scrapes a second look when passing them by through the woods, others take painstaking steps to set up mock scrapes in multiple l

A folding shovel should be somewhat lightweight and easy to store in your vehicle or among your gear. (Tyger Auto/) When considering the panoply of gear essential to the outdoors, a shovel isn’t usually at the top of anyone’s list. But it’s one of those tools that can make otherwise tiresome tasks a breeze. Trenching a rain gutter around a tent foo

A French press is likely the easiest way to make your favorite cup of coffee when you’re on the go. (Bodum/) There has been a revolution in coffee making over the past decade, with one’s choice and style of java becoming about as personalized as his or her fingerprints. Whether you take your espresso straight or Americano, or just want the perfect

The Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah. (U.S. Forest Service/) The Tongass National Forest in Alaska is getting most of the publicity around a pending exemption from the Roadless Rule, which prevents new road building on certain Forest Service land. But in the Lower 48, Utah officials might have found a better option than exemption from the Roadl

Consider terrain, habitat, and distances you might hike during your four to five decades of hunting. A lighter cartridge and rifle might work to your advantage. But if you mostly hunt elk, moose, eland, kudu, and big bears, you might be better off with a heavier rig. (Ron Spomer/) Can you do all your hunting with one gun? Yes, but within limits. Th

Even a moderately-sized roaster can allow you to cook a lot of food for a lot of people at once. (Cuisinart/) Feeding a full camp of hungry hunters requires not only culinary know-how, but also the right cookware. A roasting pan isn’t something you need every day, but for certain camp tasks, you’ve gotta have one. Here are a few ways that a bona fi

Even a few inexpensive improvements can make your trailer safer and easier to operate. (Gorilla-Lift/) A utility trailer is one of the most useful “luxury” toys any outdoorsman can own. From removing yard waste to hauling tree stands, coolers, tables, and other essentials to deer camp, a utility trailer literally pulls its own weight every single t