OutdoorHiking Reviews is an independent gear review publication operated by Myshopmate LLC. 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…
Grinding through a long ride in gym shorts teaches the lesson fast: regular shorts snag on the saddle,…
Pedals are the small contact point that quietly shapes every ride, and the choice between flat and clipless…
The saddle is the contact point riders most often ignore until it ruins a ride, and the fix…
The best fly fishing reel for most beginners is the Orvis Clearwater, a machined-aluminum reel with a smooth…
The best fishing rod case for most anglers is the Plano Guide Series hard case, which shields built…
To clean a fishing reel, back off the drag, wipe the body with a damp cloth, remove and…
A hot meal turns a cold campsite into a good night, and the cookware you bring decides how…
A good camp chair is the difference between lingering at camp and retreating to the tent because your…
A fire you can light in wind, rain, or cold is one of the most useful skills at…
The hardest part of patterning a mature buck is gathering intel without leaving your scent all over his…
