Buy or Bust

The Revolution knows that you work hard for your money and that testing new hunting and fishing gear in the lobby of your local Cabela's just doesn’t cut it when it comes time to drop some coin. So Jim, Trav and Mrs. Bunny, each week, put the industry's best new outdoor products to the test as they rank them in their Buy or Bust segment. They aren't in to cheap gimmicks, they don't care about what's sexy, they just want dependable gear at reasonable price and nothing else.

Buy or Bust – Cabela’s Alaskan Guide XP Headlamp by Princeton Tec

January 24, 2019

When you have a super bright beam of light attached to your forehead, somehow you are perceived as being infinitely cooler, more important and smarter than the guy standing next to you. If you lack a beard or a mustache, wearing a headlamp can help you score a few more awesome points that were lacking because of your clean shave. That’s the truth, and if it’s not it should be!

Buy or Bust – Stack and Shoot Bags

January 17, 2019

There really is no off-season for a hunter or shooter. In order to stay sharp and maintain your ability to make precision shots it requires you to practice. Accuracy isn’t an accident, it’s a result of time spent honing your skills. Whether you’re shooting in the field or at a bench, having a good rest is priceless and contributes a great deal to your overall accuracy. So, this week on Buy or Bust we’re talking Cabela’s Stack and Shoot Bags. A lead sled or sturdy tripod are both excellent shooting aids but something like a lead sled is impractical to tote around with you everywhere you go. In addition, many hunters don’t want to carry around a tripod as it adds extra weight to all of the gear they are already carrying. That’s why shooting bags are so popular, they are small, portable and effective rests.

Buy or Bust – Cabela’s 10” Rifle Gong Target with Stand

January 10, 2019

There is something about a drum, cymbal or gong that just begs you to whack it and let it sing. That’s probably why you won’t ever find a gong or bass drum sitting at the front doors of a church or in the entrance to the U.S. Senate chambers, there is bound to be one guy like me that thinks, “well if it’s just sitting here I might as well smack it”.

Adventure Bound! Dissecting the All-New Wolverine X2

January 3, 2019

Buy or Bust – Yamaha Wolverine X2

An outside temperature of 8 degrees, north winds at 25 mph and an undetermined but obvious subzero wind chill were probably not ideal conditions for a 25-mile ride on my new Yamaha Wolverine X2, but I didn’t care. When you have a machine like this, just ready to eat a little dirt, it almost seems wrong to put it on a trailer and haul it home. So, I pulled out my heavy, cold weather camo and settled in for a frigid but fun ride. I already have a Yamaha Wolverine X4 at home and I love it, my kids have named it “Wolfie”. I wasn’t sure I could like any side-by-side as much as I do Wolfie, that was until the Wolverine X2 that my kids have named “Squirrel” pulled into my driveway. Don’t hear me wrong, I still love the X4, and in truth it’s like the X2’s big brother sharing many of the same features. However, for those that are looking for just a two-passenger vehicle or just something a little smaller, the Wolverine X2 hits every sweet spot! Squirrel doesn’t know it yet, but it’s in for some serious hours this year. Let’s dive in and take a look.

Buy or Bust – Cabela’s Bomber Leather Shearling Slippers

December 20, 2018

I’m not a sweatpants, scarf and fuzzy socks kind of guy. I wear jeans daily, the only scarf I own is the beard that’s attached to my face and forget the fuzzy socks, I wear real rugged indoor footwear...slippers. This week on Buy or Bust we’re taking the for a test drive.

Buy or Bust – Cabela’s Men’s Extreme Shooting Gloves with GORE-TEX

December 6, 2018

Raise your hand if you’ve ever lost a toe to frost bite! YIKES, let’s hope y’all didn’t raise your hands and that all of your digits are still intact.

As hunters, anglers, outdoorsmen and women, we all know when we leave the comfort of our heated homes in the winter that we need to be dressed for the elements and one of the most important pieces of gear you can have is a good set of gloves. Your hands are your lifeline, they do everything for you and because of that they are often the most exposed part of your body in the cold. On this installment of Buy or Bust we’re talking gloves, and not just any gloves, the Cabela’s Men’s Extreme Shooting Gloves with GORE-TEX.

Buy or Bust – Cabela’s E-VAC Rechargeable Flashlight

November 29, 2018

You don’t have to be an outdoorsman or woman hiking or searching for game in the dark to understand and appreciate the value of a good flashlight. The uses and practical applications for a flashlight are virtually endless. My wife keeps a few strategically placed throughout the house for power outages, my dentist has a flashlight attached to her glasses, your mechanic probably has a magnetic flashlight to light things up under the hood – the point is that anywhere that light is absent the need for a flashlight becomes obvious. I don’t know how much money I have spent over the years buying flashlights, that’s probably a number I’d like to keep in the dark!

Buy or Bust – Cabela's Polar Cap® Tumbler

November 22, 2018

Raise your glass y’all, I have a toast. Here’s to finding a kick butt tumbler that keeps your coffee hot and your iced drinks cold for hours on end. Here’s to a tumbler that actually fits in your cupholder and is easy to carry with one hand without slipping. Here’s to a tumbler with a lid that doesn’t leak or dribble on you while you’re trying to get a sip. And finally, here’s a to tumbler that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg like some of the trendy brands out there today. Y’all, I’d like to introduce you to my liquid carrying crush, the Cabela's Polar Cap® Tumblers. For real, I’m smitten with this tumbler and it’s the focus of this installment of Buy or Bust.

Buy or Bust – Bushnell Forge Binoculars

November 15, 2018

A solid pair of binoculars lands in the top 5 essentials for hunters. A successful hunt breaks down to your ability to scout, positively identify, and stalk into position to harvest your intended game.

In general, 90% of my hunts are spent glassing, I let my eyes do the work and walking for me. In previous years, I have had the opportunity to explore several incredible optic brands. However, for this fall, I chose to rigorously test an optics staple that I previously had no experience with, Bushnell.

For 2018, Bushnell launched a strategic plan to reinvigorate the optics world and they crushed it. Roughly four weeks ago I received a set of Bushnell’s all new Forge Binoculars in 10x42 and my findings thus far have left me speechless. Truth is, I was expecting quality and precision, but not to this degree. From the packaging, to their construction and appearance, feel and integrated features, the Forge Binocular is a high-end optic with an affordable price tag.

Buy or Bust – Cabela's Clear Dry-Storage Ammunition Box

November 8, 2018

File this under “things you can never have enough of”. Much like toilet paper, beef jerky and socks – you can never have too many ammo boxes. FACT!

While it may not be the most exciting piece of gear you own, it may be one of the most practical. So, on this installment of Buy or Bust we look at the Cabela's Clear Dry-Storage Ammunition Box. As the name implies, obviously this is a great place to store your ammo because of the safe and dry environment it provides. This particular box is made from heavy duty molded plastic and has a rubber seal all the way around the lid to seal moisture out. The lid is fastened shut with a brass latch and it also has a sturdy handle that won’t break under the weight of a heavy load.