Author: Lowell Strauss
Lowell Strauss
Lowell Strauss is a Saskatchewan-based outdoor writer, photographer, and all-around adventurer. For over 15 years, his authentic lifestyle photos of people, gear and dogs have helped narrate his writing—outdoor stories, recipes and articles that promote the lifestyle. Lowell is an avid hunter, shooter, angler, camper and canoer who shares his campfires, food and friendship with all who yearn for the backcountry. As a self-proclaimed gear guy, he loves diving deep into technical details and then translating them into a style that’s easy to read and understand. Most days, he can be found outdoors, hunting with his dogs, at the range or casting a line.
This Garmin Xero L60i rangefinder review has been field tested over three months. Quick verdict The Garmin Xero L60i is much more than a premium laser rangefinder. It combines accurate ranging, GPS navigation, onboard mapping, a color heads-up display and Applied Ballistics Elite in one handheld unit. After three months of testing, its biggest strength is integration. Its biggest drawback is equally clear: at a $2,500 USD MSRP, it offers far more technology than many hunters need. The Garmin Xero L60i’s heads-up display is unlike anything I’ve seen in a handheld rangefinder. Instead of the familiar red numbers found in…
Shopping for the fishermen in the family can feel overwhelming—especially when the angler on your list already seems to have a garage full of gear. Whether they’re casting for bass from the bank, chasing trout on fly, punching through the ice for panfish, or pedaling a kayak toward offshore structure, the right present can make every trip more successful and more enjoyable. That’s why we built this holiday guide to the best gifts for fishermen, featuring carefully selected rods, reels, lures, electronics, kayaks, safety gear, apparel, and stocking stuffers that real anglers actually use. Drawing on decades of on-the-water experience in…
