Fred Hoffman, Author at IBC7 Outdoors [Camping, Hiking & Hunting Gears]

How to Prepare for Bear Encounters [7 Proven & Expert Suggestions]

Leave a Comment / Bear Proofing, Camping & Hiking / By Fred Hoffman

Understanding bear behavior is a critical step towards creating a safe environment for both bears and humans. To understand their behavior, you should interpret bear vocalizations and postures based on what they fear. Since bear behavior is predictable, it helps you react appropriately whenever you see them avoid negative encounters. Take note that bears aren’t …

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What Is A Rifle Scope Inclinometer And Do You Really Need One?

Leave a Comment / Scopes / By Fred Hoffman

Imagine you are a shooting enthusiast and love handling rifles. What would you do if you were having difficulty setting up a scope on the rifle, and facing problems aiming at a certain target? The answer is: you would have to have an angle inclinometer to correctly take advantage of the scope of your rifle. …

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Rifle Scope Reticle Types | Every Detail You Need to Know

Leave a Comment / Hunting, Scopes / By Fred Hoffman

Riflescope reticles are an indispensable part of your hunting rifle even if you have the lowest priced rifle scope. Those dots or crosses help you lock on to your target and make precise shots. Yet, unless you’re a military expert, you probably will not realize the differences between many different rifle scope reticle types. These …

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How to Keep Scope Safe from Fogging Up?

Leave a Comment / Hunting, Scopes / By Fred Hoffman

The humidity of the air is the reason that causes the fogging up problem on your scope lens. You might experience the fogging up problem both in winter and the rainy season. Because the humidity of the air increases on these days and impacts on your hunting. However, the humidity of the air is not …

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12 Things to Consider Before Choosing the Hunting Light

Leave a Comment / Hunting / By Fred Hoffman

Hunting is an activity that many people enjoy. The hunting light can be an important hunting tool, but not all hunting lights are the same. Hunting with a pistol or hunting with a rifle means different things when it comes to hunting lights. Therefore, you need to know what you’re hunting and your personal preferences …

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How to Avoid Bears While Hiking on the Trails [12 Unique Ways]

Leave a Comment / Camping & Hiking / By Fred Hoffman

Hiking is a great way to explore the undiscovered beauty of wild nature and also a great form of exercise and fun. But it can get dangerous all of a sudden if you don’t take the necessary measures considering the probable threats of your hiking area. Bears are one of the scariest wild animals that …

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How to Stop Rifle Scope Creep [Let’s Make it Perfect]

Leave a Comment / Hunting, Scopes / By Fred Hoffman

A riflescope is one of the most important tools a sniper has to hit the targets accurately from hundreds of yards away. But if you don’t know how to stop rifle scope creep, you are putting yourself at risk every time you take your aim. Scope creep refers to the effect that gravity has on …

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How to Clean Your Ice Coolers & Chests Like Pro

Leave a Comment / Camping & Hiking, Coolers / By Fred Hoffman

Ice chests and coolers can get super gross following a heavy use in picnics, camping, tailgating, or cookouts. They can become grimy and stinky, and worst of all, turn into a sweet home to mold and mildew. That’s why it’s a good idea to clean your cooler thoroughly between uses, as well as to take …

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How to Make a Trail in the Woods [A Quick Guide]

Leave a Comment / Camping & Hiking / By Fred Hoffman

Trails are meant to facilitate humans and if you are someone that loves to hike or walk around just to feel the essence of nature. But have you ever wondered how those are made? Just like any of us, you might feel the same that they are formed because of foot traffic on it. Well, …

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How Much Does a Backpack Weigh Empty?

Leave a Comment / Backpack, Camping & Hiking / By Fred Hoffman

Whether you are going out hiking, trekking, traveling, studying, or even shopping, a backpack is what you always carry as your daily company. Based on your journey type, you basically buy different types of backpacks to pack your necessary items. Not all of them weigh the same when they are empty. So, if you are …

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