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The Best Rangefinder Binoculars, According to Experts
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Rangefinder binoculars are just what they sound like: a rangefinder and binoculars combined into one piece of gear. Not only are they just plain cool, they also save you weight and room in your hunting pack—which is important if yours is as…
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Finally! The DOJ's Official Stance On The NFA Injunction
Based on the title and available metadata only, this video appears to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice’s official position regarding a federal court injunction involving portions of the National Firearms Act. It likely explains…
Old-School Tactics for Hunting Bucks Around Streams and Swamps
Sign up for the Deer Camp Newsletter Get everything from whitetail news and opinion pieces, to advanced hunting tactics and cutting-edge gear reviews. The first whitetail buck that I ever shot was more the result…
Saudi Arabia Once Counted on US Protection. Now It’s Pivoting to New Alliances
For decades, the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. has centered on an often-mentioned but rarely tested supposition: If the kingdom were attacked, America would come to its rescue. But recent events have shown…
Today’s Best Early Prime Day Deals on Outdoor Gear We’d Actually Buy
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. Amazon’s…
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Pete Hegseth’s New Religious Affairs Office Sparks a Legal Church-State Fight
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood on stage this week in front of thousands of U.S. military personnel, quoting Bible scripture…
32,300 Tons, 12 14-Inch Guns, 16 5-Inch Guns: The US Navy Rebuilt USS California for 25 Months After Pearl Harbor. She Fired 63 Shells in History’s Last Battleship Duel
Summary and Key Points: Japan sank the US Navy battleship USS California (BB-44) at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941,…
$10,000,000,000 ‘Package’: Iran Wanted a Fleet of T-90 Tanks From Russia to Upgrade Old Made in America M60 Patton and Soviet T-72s
Summary and Key Points: Iran never signed a contract for Russia’s T-90 tank, despite a decade of reports. Tehran announced…
The Remington 1100 Was the Greatest Gas-Operated Semiauto of Its Time. And It’s Still an Excellent Shotgun Today
Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. Before the Remington 1100,…
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USS Idaho Carried 12 14-Inch Guns for 27 Years and Never Fired One at a Battleship. Her One Chance Was Yamato in April 1945, and Carrier Aircraft Sank It First
Summary and Key Points: The US Navy bought the New Mexico-class battleship USS Idaho (BB-42) from New York Shipbuilding for $7.25 million in 1914 and commissioned her in 1919, too late for World War I. Rebuilt at Norfolk in 1931-34, she carried twelve 14-inch guns from the Aleutians to Okinawa,…
How to Build a Basement or Closet Safe Room Using What You Already Have – Survivopedia
I have heard it said that there is no way you are going to be able to survive a future catastrophe unless you own a home on a large lot in the suburbs, with a safe room, at a bare minimum. This was said on a radio show, by another…
Is the Modular Hunting Blind Worth the Money?
FIELD & STREAM NEWSLETTERSWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreLet’s be honest: Most hunting blinds are either a pain to put together or a pain to move. The Orion 68VT is designed to avoid both, with a modular setup…
44,800-Ton USS Washington Fired 75 Sixteen-Inch Shells at Another Battleship From Under 5 Miles. Not 1 Japanese Shell Hit Her Hull
Summary and Key Points: On the night of November 14-15, 1942, the US Navy battleship USS Washington closed to 8,400 yards off Guadalcanal and opened on the Japanese battleship Kirishima with radar-directed 16-inch guns. Seventy-five main-battery rounds later, Kirishima lost steering and sank; Washington took no enemy hits. The 728-foot…
What Goes In The Truck By Mid-October – Survivopedia
There is a mistake I have made often enough that I finally gave myself a deadline for it. Every year, summer gear stays in the truck a little too long. Work gloves, maybe a cooler, a few tools, whatever accumulated during warm weather. Then one morning the windshield is white,…
Best Recurve Bows for Hunting and Target Shooting
When it comes to traditional archery, recurve bows are hard to beat. In an era where compound bows are continually advancing, recurves keep things simple. These bows provide a challenge for hunters and target archers who have mastered the compound and are looking for something new. But don’t let the…
Army’s New $1.2B Missile Defense System Contract Doubles Strike Capacity
The U.S. Army is putting a major price tag on building an advanced missile defense system that will essentially double the capacity to strike moving targets in a military conflict. The Army and defense contractor Lockheed Martin inked a new $1.2 billion contract to start production of the Increment II…
Best Heated Gloves of 2026, Expert Tested
The development of heated gloves—like with heated vests—is one of the better innovations in outdoor wear. As much as we enjoy spending time in nature during the winter months, we hate cold hands. It’s hard to concentrate on your hunt or effectively work if your fingers are so cold you…