Tips | Stories, Tips & Gear Reviews for Outdoor Adventurers

Allen Crater

Sep 3015 min read

Travel Guide: Nine (ish) Days in Switzerland

Switzerland. The destination had been on our bucket list for a while, but other travel, typically to warmer, sunnier climes during long...

Allen Crater

Feb 197 min read

Hunting Trophy Brown Trout In Marginal Waters

“OH SHIT!" The words erupt without permission after two quick strips and a metallic flash engulfs my streamer. The rod pulses wildly as...

Allen Crater

Aug 14, 202313 min read

Ten Tips For Getting Your Kids Into The Outdoors.

Among friends and family, it's no secret that my two boys, Blake now 21 and Kyle now 23, out fish, out hike, and out hunt me on the...

Aaron Hebeisen

Apr 3, 20235 min read

Talking Turkey Part 3 - Habitat and Anatomy with Aaron Hebeisen

For me turkey season starts about the time the ball drops on December 31 every year. I enjoy the preparation aspect of all hunts – the...

Chris Smith

Mar 29, 20236 min read

Talking Turkey Part 2 – Sage Wisdom from Chris "Boom" Smith

Well before the first gobble on the opener, most successful turkey hunters have done the nuts and bolts of what it takes to enjoy wild...

Tony Ruffing

Mar 27, 20225 min read

Talking Turkey Part 1 – Tony Ruffing's Gear List, Tips, and Tricks

When Allen reached out to me about putting together a gear list and a few tips for turkey hunting, I was a bit hesitant. I don't claim to...