Best Jerky Guns of 2026
We tested jerky guns for strips, snack sticks, and big venison batches — here's which barrel handles dense meat, cleans up fast, and fits your kit.
Vacuum sealers, meat grinders, sausage stuffers, gambrels and game bags: the gear that gets a harvest from the field to the freezer cleanly.
We tested jerky guns for strips, snack sticks, and big venison batches — here's which barrel handles dense meat, cleans up fast, and fits your kit.
We tested full-size and compact electric meat slicers for clean, adjustable cuts, easy cleanup, and stability. These are the ones worth your counter space.
We tested deer hoists for tree, hitch, and tripod setups. Find the best game hoist for one-person lifting, heavy game, and tight budgets.
We tested field dressing kits from Outdoor Edge, Mossy Oak, GVDV, and more to find the best sets for gutting, skinning, and breaking down deer.
We tested gambrels and pulley kits to find the frames that hold a deer, elk, or hog steady, and the ones that lift it for you.
We tested upright freezers from 3 to 17 cubic feet to find the best for garages, small kitchens, and dorms, including frost-free and convertible picks.
We tested chest freezers from 3.2 to 16.2 cubic feet. Here's which one holds food solid through an outage, and which fits a 21-inch gap.
We tested the leading deer carts on capacity, wheel size, folded footprint, and hardware to find the ones that get a field-dressed deer to the truck.
We tested game bags built for elk quarters. Our picks cover a complete five-bag cotton kit, the toughest four-bag set, and a bug-tight mesh option.
We tested game bags for cooling, loading, and pack weight. Here are the quarter bags we trust for deer and elk, plus a freezer bag for the grinder.
We tested turkey fan mount kits for secure fan support, complete hardware, and easy hanging. These plaques and brackets best preserve the trophy.
We tested curved and semi-stiff boning knives for trimming meat, poultry, and fish, with picks for flex, budget, grip, and classic wood handles.
We tested chamber vacuum sealers for soup, marinades, and wild game, from compact countertop machines to commercial workhorses. Here's what to buy.
We tested corded and cordless electric fillet knives for power, blade changes, and battery life. Here is what to buy for your cleaning table.
We tested manual and electric fillet knives on fish of every size. Here's the flexible blade we reach for first, plus picks for big fish and wet hands.
We tested jerky dehydrators to find which hold temperature, dry evenly, and stay quiet. Cosori suits most homes; Magic Mill Pro adds heat.
We tested standalone electric and manual jar vacuum sealers to find the best for mason-jar storage, from budget picks to a no-power pump.
We tested standalone meat grinders for burger, sausage, and wild game, comparing power, cleanup, noise, and durability for home kitchens and camps.
We tested sausage stuffers from Hakka, LEM, Weston, and VEVOR to find the best for small batches, big game, and tight kitchens.
We tested rolls and precut vacuum sealer bags from FoodSaver, Wevac, O2frepak, and more to find which seal reliably, fit your machine, and last in the freezer.
We tested countertop and handheld vacuum sealers for strong seals, easy bag handling, and long-term value. Here are the picks worth your counter space.