Claycomb: A Christmas list for the Outdoorsman

Bass Pro Shop used to have me write five Christmas List articles yearly which brings up, it’s time to start Christmas shopping. Maybe you’re getting sweet on an outdoorsman, or maybe you’ve been married to one for 40 years and still don’t have a clue what to buy them. Don’t worry, Santa’s little helper is here to help you out. The good news is, outdoorsmen love their gear and gizmos BUT-they are very specific in what they want but with a little research you can blow their socks off. I’ve gotten to test a lot of outdoor gear this year and will list out some of the new items that have caught my eye as well as a few old tried and true items. Let’s get started.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Tom Claycomb.

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January 2, 2025

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Tom Claycomb

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Tom Claycomb is an outdoor writer for Idaho State Journal.

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