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 – 2022 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R

July 28, 2022

A hard working and capable ATV is a vital piece of equipment for The Revolution crew. On this edition of Buy or Bust, we highlight the 2022 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R, one of our go-to machines for all things work and play. We trust Yamaha's line-up of ATV's and side-by-sides with all of our outdoor adventures. These machines are tasked with navigating the backcountry on hunting and fishing trips when we are hauling gear and animals in and out. They also provide the opportunity to unplug and have some fun as we recreate on any of the endless trail systems across the country. And when it comes to work, they are used daily to cover the miles required to raise and care for livestock on the prairie.

Buy or Bust – Pit Barrel Cooker

June 9, 2022

Does a person really need more than one smoker or grill? The short answer: of course!

However, if you were limited to only a single device to cook on in the great outdoors, then it would need to be one that you could smoke and grill with. It would need to be portable, have the ability to cook a lot of food, be easy to operate and produce consistently great results. It would need to be a product like the 18.5" Classic Pit Barrel® Cooker .

Buy or Bust – Blackstone Griddle & Charcoal Grill Combo

May 19, 2022

This week on Buy or Bust it's all about outdoor cooking with the Blackstone Griddle & Charcoal Grill Combo. This cool combo offers up the best of both worlds: the ability to grill over charcoal, but also the versatility to saute veggies, cook pancakes, toast bread, make side dishes and more with the griddle top. Although we cook a large majority of our outdoor meals on a Weber charcoal grill, we appreciate this unit for its versatility and portability. Listen in and check out the high points:

Buy or Bust – Hornady RAPiD® Safe Night Guard

December 10, 2020

If you carry a handgun on a regular basis, you know that it's important to have a safe and secure place for your handgun when it's not in use. This week on Buy or Bust, the boys talk about a great tabletop gun safe that makes access to firearms easy while also providing plenty of security.

Buy or Bust – Drake Waterfowl Ghillie 4-Man Blind With No Shadow Dual Action Top

December 3, 2020

Don't let waterfowl get the upper hand, making sure you are properly concealed will mean more birds in the bag at the end of the day. This week on Buy or Bust, Jim and Trav talk about the highly effective Drake Waterfowl Ghillie 4-Man Blind With No Shadow Dual Action Top.

Buy or Bust – BOG FieldPod Shooting Rest Tripod

November 26, 2020

On this edition of Buy or Bust, we're talking shooting rests. The use of a shooting aid in the field can substantially increase accuracy, a necessary element for any hunter's success. The BOG FieldPod Shooting Rest Tripod combines serious stability with the ability to swing smoothly a full 360°. Check it out.

Buy or Bust – Cabela's SPT HD Gambrel System

November 19, 2020

Tis the season to knock game down, and hang them back up. It's fall y'all, the whitetail rut is on and hunters across the country are notching their various big game tags. Presuming all of your pre-season work has paid off with an animal on the ground, you are now at the point where you need to do some heavy lifting. Animals need to be quickly field dressed and cleaned, then cooled down and stored until the point they can be processed. Having a gambrel to hang your game animals can make all of these processes much easier. So, on this edition of Buy or Bust, we're checking out Cabela's SPT HD Gambrel System.

Buy or Bust – TACKOBOX SLAB HUNTER Spinning Rod

November 19, 2020

Fall is a great time to be on the water and one of the most accessible fish to catch in waters across the country is crappie. They may not have the trophy appeal of a 10-pound bass, but the pursuit is fun, challenging and accessible whether you're in a boat or on the bank. All you really need is a good rod and that's something that can be solved with the TACKOBOX SLAB HUNTER Spinning Rod.

Buy or Bust – CoolBot Pro Digital Temperature Controller

November 12, 2020

Proper game care in the field, immediately after the shot and through the point of processing can make a big impact on the flavor of your game meat. If you are choking down meat with a strange funk and complaining about a "gamey" flavor, then chances are the onus is on you. Field dressing your animal right away, cooling it down and getting it hung to age in an environment that is temperature controlled to curb bacteria growth is important. What if you don't have a great place to store your meat as it ages? We've got a solution for you on this week's edition or Buy or Bust, check it out!

Buy or Bust – Cabela's Intensity 1600R Laser Rangefinder and Intensity HD Binoculars Combo

October 29, 2020

Optics are important and essential pieces of gear for the hunter. Having good binoculars to glass for game and a high functioning rangefinder to provide accurate distances is important regardless of where you hunt, what you are hunting or what you are hunting with. This week on The Revolution we take a look at a fantastic ocular package, the Cabela's Intensity 1600R Laser Rangefinder And Intensity HD Binoculars Combo.