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Gear Review - Poncho Performance Shirts
A comprehensive review of Poncho Outdoors' extensive line of performance shirts

Allen Crater
Jun 305 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Hunting
Upland, whitetail, or big game; pushing through the popples behind a trusted dog, tucked up in a tree along a cedar swamp, or glassing deep in the backcountry mountains, if you have a hunter on your holiday list here are 26 gift ideas, at a range of price points, sure to make them smile. Fox River Men's Outdoors Extra-Heavyweight Mid-Calf Boot & Field Sock ($18) Keep out the cold with these extra-heavyweight FoxSox. They'll keep you warmer than a sheep. Plus, wool can absorb

Allen Crater
Nov 5, 202410 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing
Fly anglers, myself included, are among the worst of all gear junkies. The good news? That makes holiday shopping easy. I've assembled this list of 26 unique items that any angler will love. From $12 replacement boot laces to $5,000 fishing rafts – no matter how naughty or nice the angler on your list has been, you're sure to find something appropriate here. Replacement Wading Boot Laces From Yakoda ($12) Add new life to your boots with Yakoda's American-made replacement lac

Allen Crater
Oct 31, 20247 min read


Gear Review: Poncho Hidalgo Denim Shirt
Overview: Among my friends and family it's no secret that I love Poncho brand shirts. At last count I had eleven of them hanging in my closet – originals, short sleeves, and my favorite, the flannels. I've been known to preach the gospel of Poncho to anyone who will listen. Not long ago Poncho introduced their Denim line which is available in seven colors and promises a comfortable, worn-in feel with a touch of stretch. I ordered the Hidalgo , which is essentially a faded gr

Allen Crater
May 28, 20243 min read


Holiday Gift Guide - Cabin
Inside around the fire while snow falls, or watching the sunrise from the porch with a cup of coffee, there's something special about being at a cabin. If your holiday list includes someone who loves to escape to a retreat in the woods or on the water, here are 26 of my favorite gift ideas for those special getaways – any season, indoors or out. 1. Wingo Lowball Glasses ($24) It’s about time you found your favorite drinkware. This boxed set of glasses is perfect for that adu

Allen Crater
Nov 8, 20237 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing
Fly anglers, myself included, are among the worst of all gear junkies. That makes holiday shopping easy. I've assembled this list of over 30 unique items that any angler would love, and I've done my best to include a wide variety of products and price points, from a $15 Stanley brook trout thermos, to the trip of a lifetime chasing Golden Dorado In the jungles of Boliva. So, no matter how naughty or nice the angler on your list has been, you're sure to find something appropri

Allen Crater
Oct 6, 20229 min read


35 Father's Day Gift Ideas For The Outdoorsman
I am extremely fortunate to have a dad that introduced me to the outdoors at a young age. I owe most all of my passions in life to my father, especially hunting, fishing, and camping. Not only did he plant the seeds of an adventurous life in me, he patiently watered those seeds to fruition over many years outdoors together. To this day, there is no one I would rather spend time with out in the woods, in an old aluminum fishing boat, or around a campfire. At the same time he m

Allen Crater
May 15, 202211 min read


2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing
It's no secret that I love to fly fish. It probably occupies more of my time and more of my wallet than anything else. It's also no secret that anglers, myself included, are among the worst of all gear junkies. That being the case, this list of 21 unique items was pretty easy to assemble. And I've done my best to include a wide variety of products and price points, from $8 replacement boot laces, to custom-built bamboo rods and the trip of a lifetime. So, no matter how naught

Allen Crater
Oct 4, 20215 min read


Gear Review: Poncho Men's Performance Shirt
Overview: Even in this modern day and age, weather forecasts often amount to an educated guess, and anglers seldom have the luxury of predicting Mother Nature’s fickle mood. Then again, quality clothing goes a long way toward comfort on the water. To wit, fishermen are constantly on the lookout for the latest and greatest apparel – the perfect waders, the most ideal insulating base layer, a fresh lucky hat, or the ultimate waterproof, windproof shell… In all honesty, it’s a q

Jon Osborn
Sep 14, 20213 min read


