A broadhead is a large cutting point assembly, attached to an arrow shaft for hunting. The proliferation of broadhead designs and blade configurations are diverse, making the decision on which one to use under a given set of hunting factors confusing, but it doesn't have to be so.

For most bowhunters, broadhead selection is a matter of personal preference.

Each year manufacturers come out with new models designed to maximize cutting efficiency, minimize flight deviation and increase impact stability, so even if you're content with the broadheads you've been shooting for a long time, it might be worth considering some of the newer broadheads.

Broadheads can be divided into two categories based on their physical makeup and further depending on the number of blades they sport. The two main categories are fixed blade, and mechanical blades. Within those main categories you will find additional variations or sub-categories. Additionally, various designs bridge the basic model descriptions by adding features like cut-on-contact blades on the tip.

For most bowhunters, broadhead selection is a matter of personal preference based on experience, the speed at which they shoot, and the game being sought. If you're new to bowhunting and short on experience, here are some guidelines.

Read the full Broadhead Buyer's Guide.

High performance props aren't the only factor that can influence your boat's speed, but it's one of the first places you should look when you're trying to pep up your rig.

A prop's diameter is determined by measuring the distance across the circle made by the blade tips as the prop turns.

Once you've owned a boat for a while there's a common experience that overtakes all who captain the helm, no matter how big the craft. It usually occurs shortly after a buddy zips past you, casting an arching spray over your windshield. After pushing the throttle lever so hard that your hand numbs, without gaining an increase in speed, you vow to improve your boat's speed.

After stripping the boat of all unnecessary weight, stopping just short of leaving the lunch and beverage cooler at the dock, you realize that load is only part of the equation.

A propeller's relationship to a boat and forward motion in the water is directly related to a car's tire and the road. Matching the right traction to the available horsepower, load to be moved and top speed desired are just as important in the water as they are on land-based vehicles, or perhaps more so since water provides a liquid footing. Choosing the right propeller affects every phase of a boat's performance, including handling, comfort of the ride, acceleration out of the hole, engine life, fuel economy, safety and the all-important element - top speed.

Read the full Propeller Buyer's Guide.

If you're the type of hiker, hunter or backpacker that tends to go beyond the beaten path, far from normal communication options, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) might be something you want to consider seriously, very seriously.

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No camper sets out expecting a plush experience. Well, none that have been camping before. Camping isn't meant to be plush, and those who covet the outdoor experience don't expect otherwise. Still, there's no reason to suffer unnecessarily when you don't have to. A sleeping pad is one of the items that will make an evening's rest more comfortable. Pads serve to cushion the hard surface and insulate the sleeper from cold ground.

When shopping for a sleeping pad, two considerations will have a bearing on your selection: portability and comfort. How you prioritize these two factors will have a major impact on your selection.

In consideration of weight and portability, pads fall into three loose categories: pads that you will carry all the time, some of the time and never.

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