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.
Game Processing Reviews
Vacuum sealers, meat grinders, sausage stuffers, gambrels and game bags: the gear that gets a harvest from the field to the freezer cleanly.
Best Meat Slicers for Home and Small Shops, of 2026
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.
Best Deer Hoists of 2026
We tested deer hoists for tree, hitch, and tripod setups. Find the best game hoist for one-person lifting, heavy game, and tight budgets.
Best Field Dressing Kits of 2026
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.
Best Hunting Gambrels of 2026
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.
Best Upright Freezers of 2026
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.
Best Chest Freezers of 2026
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.
Best Deer Carts of 2026
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.
Best Game Bags for Elk of 2026
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.
Best Game Bags of 2026
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.
Best Turkey Fan Mount Kits of 2026
We tested turkey fan mount kits for secure fan support, complete hardware, and easy hanging. These plaques and brackets best preserve the trophy.
Best Boning Knives of 2026
We tested curved and semi-stiff boning knives for trimming meat, poultry, and fish, with picks for flex, budget, grip, and classic wood handles.
Best Chamber Vacuum Sealers of 2026
We tested chamber vacuum sealers for soup, marinades, and wild game, from compact countertop machines to commercial workhorses. Here's what to buy.
Best Electric Fillet Knives of 2026
We tested corded and cordless electric fillet knives for power, blade changes, and battery life. Here is what to buy for your cleaning table.
Best Fillet Knives of 2026
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.
Best Food Dehydrators for Jerky of 2026
We tested jerky dehydrators to find which hold temperature, dry evenly, and stay quiet. Cosori suits most homes; Magic Mill Pro adds heat.
Best Jar Vacuum Sealers of 2026
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.
Best Meat Grinders of 2026
We tested standalone meat grinders for burger, sausage, and wild game, comparing power, cleanup, noise, and durability for home kitchens and camps.
Best Sausage Stuffers of 2026
We tested sausage stuffers from Hakka, LEM, Weston, and VEVOR to find the best for small batches, big game, and tight kitchens.
Best Vacuum Sealer Bags of 2026
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.
Best Vacuum Sealers of 2026
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.