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Sorry, But Elk Aren’t Really That Tough

Sorry, But Elk Aren’t Really That Tough

An Outdoor Life report challenges elk’s reputation for toughness, drawing on one hunter’s account of three bulls taken with a 6mm Creedmoor.
9 Best Two-Person Emergency Tents for 2027

9 Best Two-Person Emergency Tents for 2027

Compare two-person emergency tents by shelter design, included gear, pack quantity, and practical tradeoffs for emergency kits and outdoor use.
1,116-Pound Bluefin Tuna Caught Off New Hampshire Would Have Been A Record Except For This One Technicality

1,116-Pound Bluefin Tuna Caught Off New Hampshire Would Have Been A Record Except For This One Technicality

A 1,116-pound bluefin tuna caught off New Hampshire weighed more than the state record, but was caught outside state waters.
14 Best Satellite Emergency Communication Devices for Backcountry Safety in 2027

14 Best Satellite Emergency Communication Devices for Backcountry Safety in 2027

Compare 14 satellite emergency communication devices, from two-way messengers to no-subscription PLBs, and find the right fit for your trips.
This Fishing Guide’s Clients Canceled, So He Went Hunting Instead — And Arrowed A 200-Plus-Inch Buck

This Fishing Guide’s Clients Canceled, So He Went Hunting Instead — And Arrowed A 200-Plus-Inch Buck

After a fishing charter canceled, Ohio bowhunter Stephen Crowell hunted an Indiana farm and arrowed a buck scored at 266 4/8 inches.
Don’t Hunt If Your Heart Isn’t In It

Don’t Hunt If Your Heart Isn’t In It

An Outdoor Life essay says hunting mentors should discuss killing openly and ask prospective hunters how they feel before taking them afield.
15 Best Hand Crank Emergency Radios for Power Outages in 2027

15 Best Hand Crank Emergency Radios for Power Outages in 2027

Compare 15 hand crank emergency radios by battery capacity, weather alerts, charging options, and everyday usability to find the right backup.
3 Best Off-Grid Living Supplies in 2027

3 Best Off-Grid Living Supplies in 2027

Compare a solar power station, manual clothes wringer, and wood-burning rocket stove for practical off-grid power, laundry, and cooking.
Living Off-grid: Hundred Rabbits

Living Off-grid: Hundred Rabbits

Hundred Rabbits document life aboard a sailboat, unreliable coastal internet and ongoing projects in software, art, food and practical skills.
5 Best Tactical Halloween Costumes in 2027

5 Best Tactical Halloween Costumes in 2027

Compare five tactical Halloween costumes for adults and kids, from full camouflage outfits to accessory-led sets, with fit and play tradeoffs.