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The Best Ice Fishing Shanties

Updated Nov. 01, 2021

Ice fishing requires a long packing list for a day out on the ice. And because you will likely be spending an extended amount of time out there in freezing cold temperatures, proper clothing is important, but the right ice shelter can make a world’s difference. Since there are several makes and models to choose from, finding the ‘right’ fishing shelter can be a tad overwhelming – especially if you are new to ice fishing. Not to worry, I went ahead and searched the best deals for you, and came up with this list of what I feel are the best ice fishing shanties that should help you narrow down your decision. Hopefully you find this list helpful, and be sure to send any ice fishing photos our way once you start slaying them! We love ice fishing around here at OutdoorHub, and can’t wait to join all of you out there soon.

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Best Ways to Make Coffee in the Field

Whether you want to make coffee in your RV, at a cabin, in your car or at your tent, there are some really fantastic ways to bring coffee along with you on any adventure without adding a bunch of extra supplies or weight. I’m a sucker for anything coffee related. I love all the different types of ways to make coffee in addition to all the different varieties of coffee available on the market. Here are what I feel are the best ways to make coffee in the field.

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Toyo Tires Real Tire Owner Reviews

Toyo Tires are arguably some of the the best tires on the market. For those who are passionate about the great outdoors and venturing off the beaten path, these tires will get you there and back, regardless of terrain and weather.

That’s why we partnered with Toyo Tires to give our readers a set of tires to test on their Cherokees, Super Duty’s, Tacoma’s, and more. These owners have spent months putting the tires to the test across the country in a variety of conditions: exploring the deserts of New Mexico, hitting the off-road parks in California, or navigating the mountain ranges of Montana. You name it, they’ve done it.

Read their honest reviews and find out for yourself.

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The Best Appendix Holsters For Concealed Carry

The number of people in the U.S. who carry a concealed firearm continues to rise. The wake left by a tumultuous election, uncertainty around the coronavirus, and economic struggles, citizens are choosing to take their safety into their own hands. Carrying a handgun for protection comes with a lot of responsibility. Safety is the number one concern, and a large part of that safety is the holster. A quality holster that covers the trigger guard of your firearm is extremely important. While different people require different solutions, appendix in-the-waistband (AIWB) carry has become very popular. AIWB allows for quick draws, better control over the holstered weapon, and increased comfort. Below you will find my list of the best appendix holsters for concealed carry.

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Is It Worth It to Reload Your Own Ammo?

Have you been to a sporting goods store recently and tried to get ammo? If you have, I’m betting you are having about as much luck finding stuff as the rest of us. Like many of you, I’ve looked to reloading to fill in the gaps. If you’re new to reloading, it can be a fun and enjoyable hobby. If you’re looking to start right now, you really need to be asking yourself, is it worth it to reload your own ammo? That is a hard question to answer because of the variables involved. Let’s take a look at several popular cartridges and maybe that will help answer the question for you.

A couple of things to keep note of, too. Reloading is a fun hobby, and one thatGives you a cool sense of DIY fun. There’s also some performance areas that we’ll address in a bit. Let’s look solely at the economics of it for starters.

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The Best Cyber Monday Outdoor Deals

With much of the holiday shopping being done online, it can be a daunting task to search high and low for the best deals. Fear not, my friends! Being fellow outdoor enthusiasts, we’ve scoured the internet, looking for the best Cyber Monday outdoor deals for you. There are some amazing sales going on now, too.

Don’t let the sun set on these deals for the great outdoors!

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Best Black Friday Hunting Sales

There is still plenty of time to get into some sweet Black Friday deals on hunting gear. Here are a few that we found  while looking for the best Black Friday Hunting Sales for you that are really good.

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Catch these Black Friday Fishing Gear Deals

If that special person on your gift list is angling for a great present, fishing gear is always a hit. Black Friday is a good time to reel in some trophy deals on fishing gear, including things like electronics, fishing clothing and more. And let’s be honest, it’s also a good time to buy yourself that one thing you’ve been eyeing for your own fishing needs, too. Go ahead and set the hook on these Black Friday fishing deals. You’ll be happy you did.

As with all Black Friday sales, check back often for updated deals.

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The Best Cabela’s Black Friday Deals

When it comes to shopping for me, my wife always says I’m hard to buy for. Last year, I made it easy for her. I opened the Cabela’s website on her laptop, and set her alarm on her phone to wake her up right before the Cabela’s Black Friday sales went live on the site. I just wanted to make it easier on her, of course. I even went and added a few things to her cart that I saw in the ad, so when she shopped, it’d take her less time. Looking through the ad for 2020, I think I’ll have to do it again. Cabela’s Black Friday deals this year are really good, and I want to help her out the best I can, while saving us a lot of money that I can spend on her. Of course, I’ll do most of my shopping for her on the same site. Cabela’s Black Friday sale has deals for the whole family.

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Look for the Best Prime Day 2020 Deals

For Amazon Prime members, one of the best days of the year is Prime Day. Special sales and “Lightning Deals” mean you can save big bucks if you are watching, and as hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, we’re always up for anything where big bucks are involved. Lucky for you, we’ve already scoured through the lists of sales and have some of the best deals for the outdoors. If you find one you need, don’t delay. Just like hunting season, this sale is over way too soon.

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Save Big with Cabela’s Outdoor Essentials Sale

October is prime time for hunting, and a great time to save on the gear you need to get the very most of your time in the Great Outdoors. Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, has the gear you need to get after bucks, ducks, bulls, bears and just about anything else that drives you to get outside. Right now, you can score some of the best deals of the year on all your outdoor gear, during Cabela’s Outdoor Essentials Sale.

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The Right Accessories Make Your Fishing Boat Better

Many of us have a fishing boat and we set them up to fit our personal likes, techniques and comfort. Big water guys run boats set up with sonar and radar, along with down riggers and more. Bass guys set up the boat for maximum water coverage, with detailed fish finders, GPS and more. Walleye guys run a different setup, too. There are a few things, and products anglers can add to the boat to make it better, regardless of what type of fishing you do.

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Six Multi-Use Backcountry Eating Utensils

How many times have you plopped down by the campfire ready to cook up a nice freeze-dried dinner on your first night of a backpacking trip, only to realize you forgot to pack a utensil to eat your meals with. There are a number of luxury items we can go without in the backcountry – toilet paper, a hot shower, a comfy bed – but one you don’t want to leave at home is an eating utensil tailor made for the outdoors.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of six backcountry eating utensils that are compact, versatile, and definitely needed on all of your backcountry adventures.

Leave eating with hands to the raccoons!

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Everyone Needs a .22 Rifle

Most of us can remember our first rifle. Chances are good that it was a .22. That .22 was probably a variation of a rifle on this list. Whether you’re looking for the best .22 rifle, or one similar to that first .22 rifle you started out on, everyone needs a .22 rifle.

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22plinkster Christmas Video: 500 S&W vs. Slime

Just in time for Christmas, 22plinkster does some bullet penetration testing with homemade, Christmas-colored slime. He begins with a .22LR lever-action, then steps it up to a .44 Magnum, then a 500 Smith & Wesson, and finally a .308 Win.

The results are a bit surprising, and certainly messy; check it out below!

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Hilarious Hunting/Office Video from Vortex Optics

If you’re a passionate big game hunter, you’ll appreciate this 2-minute clip from Vortex Optics. We won’t run the role of spoiler by saying too much here; simply watch coworkers Steve and Jamison and enjoy.

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Video: Kirsten Joy Weiss Highlights the Ever Useful and Equally Deadly Blowgun

When stealth is the mission, a blow gun should be your weapon of choice.

Blow guns have been used throughout time and across nearly every continent – and for good reason.

Blow guns are simply made using bamboo, other hardwoods, or reinforced plastic. Typically, darts tipped with poisons are fired from blow guns, but other projectiles such as seeds or clay pellets work too.

Watch the video below to find out more interesting facts about blow guns:

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Video: Quick Tip For Setting Up Your 2 Point Sling

Travis shares a quick tip on how to fit your 2 point sling. Make sure you practice it just like you do with every weapons manipulation.

The sling featured in this video is the New HSP D3 SLK found at www.haleystrategic.com

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When mountain biking through the woods, riders should always be cautious of potential trail hazards ahead of them.

So what are these trail hazards that we’re talking about? We’re glad you asked.

The short clip below gives you an excellent example of a trail hazard you don’t want to come across, and should you ever find yourself in a similar situation, take note of how the rider bails off the bike and gets the heck out of there:

On September 4, at a press conference at the Miyazaki Prefectural Government office in Mainichi, Japan, two ixodid ticks were on display as part of the prefectural government’s efforts to warn people about “severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome,” (SFTS) which is spread by ixodid ticks.

The conference had been running smoothly, until someone noticed one of the two ticks had gone missing. . .

Mainichi states the tick was brought to the conference by a prefectural government employee, and was left on a sheet of paper next to a second ixodid tick that was already dead from sucking some blood.

When the blood sucking insect was discovered missing, the room turned into complete chaos.

Journalists and other governmental employees began frantically searching for the tick, but it was never found. In an effort to eliminate the threat, the prefectural government unleashed two types of insecticide in the press room.