I do a fair amount of personal and business travel and have to tote my laptop with me wherever I go. I've always used a traditional messenger bag that I could wear cross-body, but I wanted to find something more comfortable to carry. Plus, I wanted something with more protection for my computer and space for other stuff when traveling. I got word that ALPS OutdoorZ was launching several new everyday carry (EDC) packs and was immediately interested. I have several pieces of AL

Each and every year, outdoorsmen and women come from all over for one of the industry's biggest consumer expos: The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo. I have the opportunity to see a lot of really great products as they come out since I work in an archery shop, but nothing beats getting to see those products in person. There were so many great products at the 2022 show, especially since the 2021 show was canceled. With only one day to walk the show, I tried to see as much

With so many outdoor clothing lines out there, how do you pick what’s right for you? Finding the right fit can be a daunting task. You want something that is comfortable, functional and isn’t going to break the bank. Another thing to keep in mind, is "What company are you buying from?”. You don’t want to support a company that isn’t supporting you back. Isle Royale Outfitters makes sure to put women first. They refuse to “shrink in and pink it” making comfortable clothing for

I love a good "set-it-and-forget-it" meal, which is why I love using my Crockpot. It's an easy way to have a home-cooked meal, with minimal dishes, and just a few minutes of my time. And the result is always tender, juicy meat and lots of flavor. My latest Crockpot experiment meal was Salisbury steak. And it turned out delicious! Ingredients 1 lb ground elk, or other wild game meat 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 packet onion soup mix 1 tbsp butter 2 packets of bro

One of my top favorite things to do is fish and one of my favorite things to eat is tacos. What better than to combine my two favorite things and make fish tacos?! INGREDIENTS Cajun blend spice Traeger Veggie Rub Lime Juice Pepper Tortillas Shredded Cheese Trout (any kind) La Victoria Green Taco Sauce Green Tobasco Sauce...If you want to add some spice! Your favorite taco toppings such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, etc. DIRECTIONS Step 1: Filet your fish and remove the skin

Everything you need to know this season! Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or heading into your first season, there's always something new to learn. ASSEMBLY CALL The assembly call is a series of loud yelps that is used by a hen to re-assemble her flock or young poults. It's more assertive and longer than a standard yelp. It's a good call to use if you've scattered a flock to pull them back together. BEARD The beard is the group of 'hairs' that hang from a turkey's ches