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Learning how to layer in the winter seems simple, but can be a challenging skill to master. You want—and need—to be warm, but we’re often moving through a mix of activities and intensity levels which adds complexity, like actively hiking to a lookout then sitting still in the cold. The best way to stay warm [...]

The holidays are over but that does not mean you need to stop readying for camping, mountain biking, hiking, skiing or all of the above. We’ve found the best men’s, women’s and kids’ outerwear guaranteed to stand up to the elements. We picked these 15 jackets and parkas based on how well they perform first [...]

Hot tent winter camping is the best way to experience the brutality of winter with the comfort of warmth.

Why Use A Camping Mat? A camping mat is generally used to avoid pain and stiffness in the morning, by acting as a cushion between the ground and yourself. This helps take some of the strain off of your back and joints. Camping mats are also used as an incredibly effective insulative layer between the [...]

It can be easy to find a type of bait you like to use, and only use that when ice fishing. But low and behold, there are many different types of baits out there you can put to use. In this video, Minnesota angler Keith Comstock hits on a number of different baits you can [...]

There is some basic ice fishing gear you need to get started ice fishing. First of all, having an ice house is something we highly recommend. You don’t necessarily need one, but when it’s cold in the winter, it can help keep you warm. If it’s especially cold, a propane heater is another piece of [...]

What’s the key to catching more fish through the ice? Ask a hundred ice anglers and they’ll all have a different answer. For me, staying warm and comfortable makes all the difference because the more comfortable I am, the more time I’ll spend out in the elements jigging for fish. That was a priority for [...]