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When it comes to hauling all of your gear in the outdoors, Alps Outdoorz has created the perfect companion to adapt to all of your needs.

Optimus Prime has nothing on this transformer, providing a fanny pack, day pack, bow carrier and meat hauler, all in one system. With over 2,700 total cubic inches of space, the Alps Pathfinder can accommodate your waterfowl gear, decoys, wet weather clothing and a bevy of birds. When archery season rolls around, reconfigure the pack and it will securely transport your bow and give you an easy to access day pack, with the added ability to haul out your quarters. Continue Reading

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No matter what we do anymore it seems that we have a bunch of stuff to take with us. Even a simple day hike leaves us with snacks, a camera, iPod, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and who knows what else. In addition to all of our stuff, we have to carry our ubiquitous water bottle. I recently cleaned out the back seat of my car and there were dozens of empty plastic water bottles stuffed under the seats and on the floor. Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

When on the move for hunting, hiking, camping, or to escape a zombie horde, having a quick nutrient packed meal that requires no preparation can keep you ahead of the game and add miles to your journey.

Bridgford has created great Ready to Eat Sandwiches for those times when you have to eat on the run. The Ready to eat Sandwiches are little pockets of goodness surrounded by a sweet, soft, and moist bread wrapper.

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For the first time, Leatherman is introducing multitools with spring loaded pliers.

The latest of these to hit the shelves of Sportsman’s Warehouse is the Sidekick.
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Hiking is a great way to get in shape or stay in shape while you enjoy the wonderful outdoors.  Whether you are someone who just likes to get out and take a stroll or treks 1000 miles a year, you will want some good comfortable boots.  Being comfortable is essential to enjoying the experience and doing it more often.  The staff at Sportsman’s News has taken some of the best known brands of mid-level hikers available at Sportsman’s Warehouse to task.  Over the past few months of hiking, scouting, and day to day use we have used many different brands and models and these are the ones that are standouts and will be used for the remainder of the year.
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Performance, Comfort & Quality:

By Isaac Aleman
With the variety of packs on the market today, it can become difficult to make a final decision on which pack will best meet your needs.  These days are a far cry from my youth and the hunts that I remember with my father.  ATV’s and horses weren’t an option and dad didn’t care for overnighters, so everything became a day hike/death march.  We were out of the truck before sun up with nothing but ammo, apples and sardines in our pockets and a canteen over the shoulder.  Time and distance were of no consideration.  Dad shot the first buck with antlers, so I never knew if I would end up hiking two miles or twelve.  What amazes me to this day is dad would always drag the entire carcass all the way back to the truck.  With the luxury of a GPS, I have gone back into some of those spots and found that dad actually pulled some of those deer over seven miles off the hill and didn’t waste a scrap!  Problem was, by the time we arrived at the truck, I felt like I could eat the entire deer.  Starvation and dehydration don’t seem to fully describe the way I felt at the end of those days. Continue Reading

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Field testing a new pair of boots is always very tough for me because of years of poor foot care while in the military. I have a relatively standard foot size in a 10 with a standard D width. So, needless to say, most boots with good design should fit me fairly well, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Hot spots, blisters, and my high arches make for finding a comfortable boot very expensive along with days of sore feet.

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

Any guy can relate to snickering a bit when they see some guy walking around with a sissified man bag or murse as we have come to call them. But at the same time, we all know that there are moments when we need to carry more items than comfortably fit in our pockets that we have been a little envious that our wives or significant others get to carry a purse to contain all the things they need to take with them on a daily basis.

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