Gear

Steven Rinella, Clay Newcomb, Ryan Callaghan, and Janis Putelis break down their upcoming spring turkey hunting shotgun setups.

Hunting boots rank near the top of the necessary gear list. While there are places you can cut corners and save a few bucks, your footwear isn’t one of them. Whether you’re cresting the next ridge or braving the deer stand in sub-freezing temps, the right boots will keep you comfortable and warm in...

You asked, and we answered. Phelps Game Calls is proud to introduce the world’s first external Sasquatch call: The ‘Squatchinator. This handcrafted call built from genuine sequoia wood replicates the sound of Bigfoot having fun at a party. Sasquatch are social creatures (contrary to popular belief...

Whether we like it or not, technology is here to stay. Like a tiny snowball rolling downhill until it becomes a massive avalanche, technological advancements continue to rage forward. And unless hunters and anglers are willing to ride the edge of the torrent, they’ll be buried by it. This is...

Red dot optics weren’t always the province of special operators and tacticool range bros. In fact, modern electronic red dots were popularized as hunting optics by Europeans in the 1970s. The parallax-free, non-magnified dot is ideal for quick shots on running wild boar (at short ranges), and the...

All recommendations are field-tested and vetted by MeatEater crew members and contributors. MeatEater may earn a commission when you purchase items through our links. Learn more. Turkey mouth calls have one clear advantage over other types—you can run them hands-free. Sure, they require a learning...

Having a poorly-fitted pack is probably the most miserable thing to endure in the backcountry next to boots that don’t fit right. A well-fitted backpack not only distributes weight evenly but also reduces strain on your body, alleviating pinch points, hot spots, slop, sway, and noise. It allows you...

First Lite has created the ultimate disruptive camouflage pattern for the dedicated western big game hunter: Cerca™. Cerca™ does not make the wearer look like a tree or rock—it makes them look like nothing at all. With stark colors found in arid and rocky environments, Cerca™ is at home in the...

In my line of work, driving off-road is the norm, not the exception. In this video, I head out with off-road driving expert Danny Bolton to hone in my skills when the pavement ends. Danny grades my driving skills, and my initial scores aren’t the best. With a little bit of work and basic instruction...

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...