The best outdoor, golf & hunting gadgets in 2026

Point, click, exact yardage to the flag, and the slope feature switches off for tournaments. The catch: it's a laser, so he still has to aim it at something he can see.

A pocket-size launch monitor that shows ball speed, carry and club speed on his phone at the range or at home. The catch: virtual rounds need a paid subscription, and indoors he needs a net and space.

Two thin warmers that snap together with magnets, three heat levels, USB charging. The catch: about 4 hours of heat, so it covers a round, not a whole day.

Thin, light twin warmers that heat on both sides and recharge over USB-C; the catch is up to 8 hours per charge, so an all-day sit needs a recharge or a power bank.

The best-known smart feeder, with a 2K camera and a solar roof so it rarely needs charging; the catch is that automatic bird ID sits behind the optional Family Premium plan.

A dual-lens feeder whose portrait lens frames the bird up close in 2K while the wide lens shows the whole perch; the catch is unlimited AI bird ID and longer clip storage need a paid membership.

An all-in-one metal feeder with the solar panel and perches built in, so there's little to assemble; the catch is a 1080P camera, a step below the 2K options.

A weight-activated feeder that shuts its ports when a squirrel climbs on and holds 5.1 lbs of seed; the catch is it won't stop grackles or starlings, and the pole adapter is sold separately.

A small, waterproof headlamp with a red night mode; the catch is it ships on AAA batteries and the rechargeable pack costs extra.

One-button rangefinder with angle compensation, which matters when he shoots down from a stand; the catch is it's a general hunting model, not a bow-only one.

A compact no-glow trail camera with 4K video and no monthly fee; the catch is he has to walk in and pull the memory card to see the photos.

Sends trail camera photos straight to his phone over the major carriers; the catch is a monthly or yearly data plan on top of the camera.