Gear Lab

In this gear review, western hunter Dan Pickar takes a deep dive into Stealth Cam’s 2025 trail camera lineup. He breaks down image quality, ease of use, and helps you determine which model best fits your scouting needs. Dan also walks through the Stealth Cam Command Pro App, showcasing its …

In this gear review, Scott Reekers sits down with Christian Chatellier of Dead Air Silencers to dive into Dead Air’s suppressor lineup built for hunting rifles. They explore the real-world advantages of hunting suppressed and help you determine which model best fits your style and needs. If you’re considering a …

In this review, seasoned hunter Dan Pickar takes a close look at the Browning Primal Scalpel Kill Kit. Dan breaks down the key components of the kit and how its compact design has benefited him in the field.

This review features Spartan Forge’s mapping application for mobile and desktop computers. Ike Eastman talks about map features and hunting advantages of using Spartan Forge’s unique tool set with Bill Thompson, Spartan Forge CEO. Not only is this a handy tool for e-scouting and knowing property boundaries in the field, …

In this review, hunter Brandon Mason showcases the SecureIt Agile 14 and Agile 52 gun and gear storage models. Brandon walks through the universal compatibility of SecureIt’s CradleGrid accessories across both models, showcasing the modular interior system that allows for a personalized setup to suit any loadout. He also takes …

This review and field test features Dead Air Silencers Nomad LTi XC and Ti XC suppressors. Shooter and big game hunter Todd Helms gets off the gun range to compare the loudness and recoil impacts of these two suppressors and the Dead Air E-Brake. The E-brake is an easy to …

This review feature’s Prime Archery’s Form 30 and Form 34 hunting bows. Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down all the features and puts each bow through a speed test. These bows feature Advanced Structures Technology for a lighter, stiffer bow using carbon rods. This decreased overall bow weight by almost …

This review features Browning’s X-Bolt 2 Speed rifles with the fluted or carbon barrel options. Hunter Brandon Mason breaks down all the features of each model at the rifle range and in the field. Both models feature the Vari-Tech composite stock finished with Browning OVIX camo. This stock allows for …

This review features the Mathews Arrow Vault and a Lift X speed test. Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down how he would use the Arrow Vault when traveling for a hunt. Combined with the Arrow Vault Magazine it’s built to be durable and compact to save space on a long …

Hunter Dan Pickar puts Hornady’s new Backcountry Defense ammunition to the test in this Eastmans’ gear review. This new line of ammunition is built to have more stopping power than ever with the DGH (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet that maximizes the performance with a protected point bullet. This ammunition is …