Gift recommendations from the Outdoor Life Editors

Since 1898, OL has been a leading authority in testing and evaluating hunting equipment, fishing tackle, guns and shooting gear, and more. We have more than a century of history in reviewing products, and we're now bringing that expertise to online reviews. Our editors are experienced outdoorsmen, and most importantly, we are trained journalists. When reviewing products, we prioritize field testing and objective data. We conduct interviews with gearbox manufacturers and engineers, as well as outdoor experts, so our readers understand how and why a product works – or doesn't.

Advertising does not and never will influence our gear reviews. While we always focus our coverage on standout products (because we want our readers to know about the latest and greatest gear), we also highlight a given product's flaws and quirks.

Learn more about our product evaluation process.