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For the second time ever, last month I flew to North Carolina to do some off-roading in the gritty southern mud. But in this case, the media program was not specifically aimed to demonstrate the off-roading capability of a new vehicle. Yes, I would be driving the new Honda Passport TrailSport, and I learned plenty about this mildly upfitted crossover. But more importantly, Honda wanted to provide a primer on the specific kind of off-road training that the company’s own engineers undergo before even working on vehicles like the Passport TrailSport. Dubbed “Honda Foundational Training,” the program’s origins trace back…

Fort Worth, Texas (October 28, 2025) – This newest Lever Rail from XS Sights fits the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum (with a 19.25” barrel) and is built for hunters and shooters who want a modern, flexible, and reliable optic mount while preserving the classic feel of the rifle. Made of lightweight machined aluminum, this Picatinny-style rail with hard anodized finish provides a rigid, corrosion resistant mounting surface to ensure your optic remains firmly in place whether you are running a conventional riflescope, scout scope, or compact red dot. The Lever Rail is easy…

We’ve all heard the adage: it’s about the journey, not the destination. No one knows this to be true more than hunters. From months of planning and preparation to early mornings and long days in the backcountry, hunting is the ultimate practice of delayed gratification. Think: 90% journey, 10% destination, in a good season. That’s why a hunter’s ride is one of the most important pieces of equipment they can invest in.  The 2025 Ram 2500 isn’t just a work truck. It’s a capable, comfortable, and trail-ready hunting partner. Whether you’re hauling into a remote camp or just need a…

When temps drop and the wind starts to bite, the right face covering can be the difference between calling it early and chasing one more run. We tested the best face coverings for skiing and snowboarding to find which ones actually keep your face, neck, and ears warm and protected — without overheating or feeling bulky. aGearJunkie editor and veteran gear tester Chris Kassar logged countless cold-weather hours in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, wearing these face coverings on everything from windy backcountry tours and early-morning Nordic sessions to bluebird resort laps and storm days in the Tetons. She also shared…

In many ways, Kim Knor is a typical grandma. She moved to be closer to her kids, and loves taking care of and spending time with her grandchildren. Sometimes, however, spending time with her family means jumping out of a plane with them. Knor began skydiving at a young age, and picked up the sport again later in life. On Nov. 6, at the age of 86, Knor will jump with her two daughters, bringing her jump total to 1,000, a legendary feat that few achieve. With this jump, Knor will earn the Gold Wings Award from the United States…

With Halloween 2025 sadly in the rearview window, many of us are looking for the next big thing to look forward to as we shift into the winter months. Thankfully, Sencut has fans of thumb stud-opening users covered with the incoming Glenspar. “Glenspar:” what does it mean? The dictionary returns no definition of the word, so this may be a name that Sencut coined themselves. As such, it offers no easy inroad into the intended use of this knife: “spar” might imply a tactical role, but what does “glen” mean, and how does it modulate the “spar?” Truth be told,…

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2025 — Lindahl Reed, a leading provider of technical, engineering, scientific, and research services to the Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies has been awarded a five-year contract to provide Resource Efficiency Management (REM) Support Services at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Lindahl Reed will identify, develop, program, and oversee implementation of projects that strengthen energy resilience and security, and optimize the efficient operation of critical facilities, equipment and control systems. Lindahl Reed REMs will promote and implement energy and water conservation practices that optimize the use of installation utility resources,…

When she was exhausted and burned out from a demanding job, Chelsea Rizzo did what many outdoorsy folks do: She planned a thru-hike. Rizzo was all set to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, with permits in hand, when her friend Allison Levy said they should do something even more adventurous: Start an outdoor clothing brand for women.  The duo, both 35, drew on their years of experience in the fashion industry to launch Hikerkind, a chic, multifaceted outdoor apparel company. Since starting with a single fleece in 2021, the brand has exploded, building out a diverse product line and acquiring…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

Some people are just too damn opinionated about their gear, whether it’s camping, hiking, or just wandering around outdoors. But I never saw that same level of bias in the world of knives. A good knife with good steel was, well, good. And that was true whether it was large or small. But I now find myself in a world where the idea that EDC folding knives for hiking and backpacking should hover around 3 ounces and remain under 7 inches in length. This idea spread like an infection, and now I see people frolicking around in the woods using…