Gear Lab

Get an overview of the Leica APO-Televid 82 and Leica APO-Televid 65 spotting scopes, which are two of Leica’s top-tier models, built for serious glassing. In this review, Luke Washington covers the key differences between the 82mm and 65mm models, including size, weight, and optical performance, to help you understand …

This review features the Skyline rifle in 7mm PRC built by R&K Customs. It’s a hunting-weight rifle built to perform at hunting ranges and beyond. Big game hunter Todd Helms puts it through its paces on a windy Wyoming day testing out field shooting positions and more. This particular rifle …

This detailed gear review features Leupold’s new BX-6 Range HD Binoculars. These are feature packed 10x42mm binos built with hunters and competition shooters in mind. Designed with the range laser outside of the glass ensuring a crisp, bright viewing experience for any user. Other features include built-in atmospheric tools, ballistic …

In this gear review, Todd Helms takes an in-depth look at FORLOH Outdoor Gear, breaking down the performance, comfort and durability of apparel, sourced and made in the USA by Americans, for serious hunters and outdoorsmen. From premium materials to thoughtful design features, Todd shares how FORLOH holds up in …

This gear review features the ultra-lightweight Razor APX Hunting Knife by Outdoor Edge. This knife is built to be customized for any job, with a variety of three-inch replaceable blade options including skinning, gut hook and bone-saw blades. The push button RazorSafe system makes changing blades easy and fast. It …

Big game hunter Todd Helms reviews Hornady’s offerings in 22 Creedmoor. The 22 Creedmoor was purpose built to shoot flat and fast for match shooters, varmint hunting and more. He shoots groups and chronographs each available Hornady load; the Precision Hunter, Match, V-Match and Superformance. Then he stretches it out …

Big game hunter Scott Reekers reviews the Lacey Knives Outdoor Hiking Utility Paracord EDC Knife in this video. This fixed blade knife is built to be lightweight, durable and easy to clean with polished stainless steel. It features a skeletonized handle and paracord wrap for versatility and a comfortable grip. …

In this gear review, Brandon Mason takes a deep dive into the Kryptek Stalker Hoodie. A lightweight, durable, and performance-driven layer built for serious hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Brandon breaks down how its performance features and athletic fit make it ideal for early to mid-season hunts or as a comfortable …

This review features adaptable shooting supports, tripods, bipods and more from Spartan Precision Equipment. Western hunter Todd Helms breaks down some of his favorite gear in the Spartan Precision line-up including, the SpringBok Quad Sticks, the Springbok Bipod, Javelin Bipod, Hoplite Tripod, Ascent Tripod and Davros Pro Head. Each one …

You’ve heard me say it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a gear nut! Any chance I have to test new gear, I jump at it. When I learned about the clothing company Aspinwall out of Billings, MT it definitely piqued my interest. Aspinwall sent me a set of …