Gear

FHF has developed its most versatile system yet, and we’re so excited about it that we’re selling a limited amount before the actual launch date next year. MeatEater’s Founder Steve Rinella is especially fired up about this new launch. "I was pretty damn excited when I heard that Paul Lewis from...

Duck hunters are an opinionated group, especially when they're talking about the best shotgun-ammo combinations. But ask a waterfowler if they have ever patterned their gun on paper, and a majority of them will tell you "no." That's pretty incredible, considering how much pattern testing tells you...

There's a saying among special forces soldiers that, according to the Internet, goes something like, "Ounces equal pounds. Pounds equal pain." While the exact formulation of the saying (or its source) is debatable, no one can deny its wisdom. If you’re trying to pack ultra-light–whether for a once...

Our Black Friday Sale is here, folks. That means it’s time to load up on the best gear at the best prices of the year. From First Lite Merino wool base layers to Crispi boots to FHF bino harnesses, there’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. The sale only runs for a week (11/2...

Some hunters hate blaze orange so much they wear it only under threat of state-sanctioned fines. Others consider it a base color in their standard hunting wardrobe, and won’t leave their truck without it. Either way, no one can deny blaze orange’s brilliance protects hunters. It has virtually...

We like to debate about how many rifle cartridges we carry into the field but I’ve never heard anyone discuss whether to carry three or seven arrows in their quiver. And that may be simply because of quiver capacity. When I asked several diehard MeatEater archery hunters (Jason Phelps, Mark Kenyon...

Comb through a Cormac McCarthy novel multiple times, and you’ll be amazed at what you missed. The same goes for glassing big game with a spotting scope. And while you still might have to scan until your eyes fall out, some spotters can make that job easier. From whitetails to Dall sheep and...

“Close enough” might cut it at the golf course, but when it comes to the rifle range or tree stand, punched tags require precision. Whether you’re gun or bowhunting, making a successful and ethical shot hinges on knowing your target’s exact distance. The MeatEater crew doesn’t leave hunting to...

When the Canadian parliament announced a proposal late last year to ban a large category of semi-automatic rifles, critics characterized it as a direct attack on hunters–with good reason. While bolt-action rifles are the most popular choice for big-game in North America, a smaller but faithful group...

Getting a new truck is always a good feeling, and Chevy hooked me up with a legendary Silverado. In this video, I head out with my new truck on its first adventure with Seth and Chester in search of Walleye in Montana—a guaranteed good time. After a season of the Montana Walleye Tour, these guys...

Steve uses his Can-Am Defender for hunting, trapping, fishing, and everything in between. Outfitted with protective gear for flying rocks and gnarly terrain, this machine is equipped for every adventure. With ample storage space, heating and AC, and even USB ports, this rig will keep you cruising in...

Going into the field with the intention of taking a long-range shot isn’t the right mindset. A good hunter gets as close to his or her quarry as possible, and in the vast majority of situations, that’s inside distances most rifle shooters would describe as "long range." However, there are situations...