Welcome to the Outdoor Crusade shop! Your one-stop destination for quality gear and supplies for hunting, fishing, camping, homesteading, and survival. Whether you’re planning an expedition into the wilderness, tending your homestead, or preparing for anything life throws your way, we have the tools and equipment you need to conquer your outdoor pursuits and embrace a self-reliant lifestyle.
Our Top Picks – Gear Jody & Lisa Actually Use & Love
These are the brands we keep coming back to here in the North Carolina foothills. We’ve tested them hard in real hunts, hikes, and homestead life, and they’re the ones that deliver every single time. Click any to see why we recommend them (and to grab your own at the best price).
Badlands Gear
From the Pyre jacket that laughs at sub-zero hunts to the Stealth CoolTouch hoodie for hot-weather turkey season — quiet, tough, and built for real hunters.
Why we love it: Highest-performing hunting apparel we’ve tested. Period.
Shop Badlands NowKETL Mountain Apparel
NoFry Sun Hoodie, Shenanigan Pants, and Tomfoolery Chinos — ultra-light, stretchy, and built for everything from trail running to all-day hunts.
Why we love it: Best hot-weather and travel gear we own. Feels like wearing nothing.
Shop KETL Mtn. NowMy Medic First Aid Kits
Built like tanks and packed with exactly what you need when things go sideways in the woods or on the homestead.
Why we love it: Peace of mind that actually fits in your pack.
Shop My Medic NowRavin Crossbows
Insanely accurate, compact, and powerful. The highest-ticket hunting gear that actually delivers.
Why we love it: For serious hunters who needs the highest performing crossbows.
Shop Ravin CrossbowsElite Survival Systems
Warden Chest Holster and more — comfortable carry that actually stays put when you’re moving through thick brush.
Why we love it: Real-world tested gear from a brand that gets it.
Shop Elite Survival NowBear Creek Arsenal
Reliable rifles and parts at prices that make sense. Great for building or upgrading your setup.
Why we love it: Solid performance without breaking the bank.
Shop Bear Creek Arsenal NowFusion Thermal
High-quality thermal optics that turn night into day for hogs, coyotes, or late-season scouting.
Why we love it: Game-changing clarity for hunting.
Shop Fusion Thermal Now945 Industries
Tactical and firearms accessories built tough for serious use.
Why we love it: Quality and real-world durability.
Shop 945 Industries NowMore great gear is listed below by category. These Top Picks are the ones we feature most because they’ve earned it in the field — and in our commissions.
