OutdoorHiking Reviews is an independent gear review publication. We research and evaluate hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation gear so you can choose with confidence.
Choosing a sleeping bag is the decision that determines whether you actually sleep on camping trips or lie…
Fly fishing has a reputation for being expensive, technical, and intimidating to learn. The reputation isn’t entirely fair,…
Stopping to dig a water bottle out of a frame cage breaks rhythm on a technical trail, and…
To break in hiking shoes, wear them around the house and on short walks first, gradually increase distance…
Hiking shoes are lighter, cooler, and quicker to break in, suiting most day hiking, travel, and hot climates,…
Choosing hiking shoes comes down to getting the fit right, including width, matching the shoe to your terrain,…
To choose fishing line, match the line type, monofilament, fluorocarbon, or braid, and its pound-test strength to your…
Fluorocarbon is nearly invisible underwater, sinks, and resists abrasion, which makes it ideal for clear water and finesse…
The right pound-test fishing line depends on your target fish and technique: 4 to 8 pound for panfish…
To catch bass as a beginner, fish near cover with a few reliable lures, work them slowly, and…
The best jigs for bass are matched to how and where you fish them: a flipping jig for…
The best crankbaits for bass are the ones whose diving depth matches the water you are fishing, from…
Calling is what turns a passive sit into an active hunt. The right sound at the right moment…
