From the Blog | Guide Outdoors

The Guide Gear 17″ 2,400-gram Ankle Fit Rubber Boot: Superior Warmth. Even Better Value.

Good rubber boots not only provide unmatched protection from cold and wet conditions, they also aid in scent control in the field.

Kayaker’s Portage Pack

Anyone who’s had to carry a loaded kayak over a portage (in the BWCA for example) or across a tidal flat knows that it’s not an easy task given the boat’s design and compounded by the weight and amount of … Continued

Camp Kitchen Seasonings

Besides a basic tenet of survival training that says if you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it, is an equally important one to realize: Just because it’s edible doesn’t mean it’s going to taste good!

Tips on Crossing/Fording a Stream

Fording a stream while back-country trekking can be as simple as an ankle-deep wade through a gentle riffle to a potentially dangerous crossing of a rock-strewn, strong-current river.

We’re On the Hunt for Ammo

We’re working harder than ever to get keep up with unprecedented ammo demand and have been scouring the globe to find popular high-quality rounds. When we find it, we buy it, ship it, unload it and process it faster than … Continued

Versatile Running Lights for Kayaks

For kayakers who enjoy night paddling for either getting in their pre-dawn position for the start of a fishing tourney, or experiencing the tranquility of being on the water at night, being seen is a key safety concern. Kayak lighting … Continued

Skid-proof Your Winter Walking Gear

There’s something about hiking along with a walking staff that adds a touch of class to a hiker’s presence. They are functional in their utility to provide a bit of support and stability over uneven terrain. They are especially useful … Continued

The Mystery of the Disappearing Sinkers

The dropshot rigging style has been around for nearly 20 years now. I picked it up myself in the early going and continue to catch all species of bass.

Transitioning Your Summer Sleeping System

The transition from summer camping to overnight into the shoulder season of fall and even into early winter requires a change in gear – especially clothing and your sleeping system.

Eating Snow? Yes or No?

You don’t need to have any backcountry experience to know – “Don’t eat the yellow snow!”