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What is tougher than a Grizzly?  Nothing that we have found when it comes to coolers.  Grizzly coolers are manufactured and developed by Iowa Rotocast Plastic (IRP) here in the United States.  IRP has been making rotomolded products since 1983 and their tough new line of coolers has what it takes to stand up to a hungry grizzly bear, let alone the tough usage of the Sportsman’s News team. Continue Reading

It’s a scenario that parents of toddlers know too well: A day at the zoo, in the city, getting through the airport or an afternoon on the hiking trail starts to take its toll on tiny legs, and the toddler who began with a burst of energy is suddenly too tired to walk.  From that, the Piggyback Rider was born. Continue Reading

Catching fish is only half the fun.  Enjoying your catch as table fare is equally enjoyable if you know how to prepare your bounty.  Alaskan Gourmet Batter helps to make that job just a little bit easier and a lot more enjoyable. Continue Reading

By Sportsman’s News Pro-Staff

Solar power.  It has been talked about in every corner of the world and has been in the development stages for years.  Every year, new and more innovated products break into the market, offering more and more  exciting alternatives  for storing and producing power everywhere we go.  Continue Reading

Great new products for 2012 the staff of Sportsman’s News saw at the 2012 shows.

Bear Anarchy

Bear Archery – Siren Bow

Designed for serious female shooters.

• Speed (IBO): 300 fps
• Weight: 3.8 lbs
• Brace height: 6.75”
• Axle to axle: 31”
• Peak draw weight: 40 lbs / 50 lbs / 60 lbs
• Draw length range: 22” to 27”
• Let-off: 75%
• Strings/cables: contra-band
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The holidays are upon us and Christmas lists are being compiled all over the world as we speak.  One gift that just never gets old and is high on many a youngsters and oldsters list is the good ol’ air rifle (a.k.a.  BB gun, pellet gun).  The Sportsman’s News team has put together a review on a few of the great airguns available at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse and we are sure you will be able to find the perfect one for the youngsters or the young-at-heart in your life.
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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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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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Making that great shot means knowing how far away your target is. Bushnell has created a great rangefinder for that purpose, but has also created a special version of it to help those who have lost a family member in combat.

The Bushnell Scout1000 Rangefinder Patriot Edition provides rifle shooters and archers with a great piece of equipment, while also donating a portion of the sale to the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide scholarships to the children of fallen warriors. Continue Reading

If you need to travel and want to take a pistol, you need a TSA approved pistol case and among all of the makers of such cases, SKB leads the pack. Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

You only get issued one set of ears in life, so it is important to protect them whenever you are shooting.

As a firearms instructor, I am amazed whenever I see parents at the local range who think just because they are shooting a .22 LR they, and their kids whose spiral ganglion cells are still developing, don’t need hearing protection.

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

For those who like to take to the water but may not have a large vehicle to carry a regular kayak or canoe, the Sea Eagle SE-330 perfectly fits the bill. Continue Reading

By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

If you are like me, you have more gear than you have pockets. It seems for every outdoor activity I have, I have 30-40 must have items that I take with me. To help organize and haul all of that gear, 5.11 Tactical has created the Bail Out Bag.  This small bag holds a lot of gear and keeps it right at hand and organized for easy access. Continue Reading

Almost everyone has seen the endless commercials on different gadgets for $19.95 or less.  They will even double your order if you will just pay the shipping.  The lists of gadgets that are out there are endless and if you don’t believe me, just flip on the television after midnight.  Most of these gadgets and gimmicks just don’t hold up to their claims.

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I have always been a little bit jealous of those guys who can take a knife that has an edge that looks more like a butter knife than a precision piece of steel that can shave hair off your arm and have it doing just that in a matter of minutes. I’m not sure if it is my lack of patience or if my grandfather didn’t pass that knife sharpening chromosome down the DNA chain, but whatever it is, I don’t have it.

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