Author: Jack Bogart

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up This time we showed up for a sanction, an Eiger Sanction. Thanks Oak City Tactics! This entry was posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 00:00 and is filed under KCRF. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here

So last year, before hunting season started in Georgia, I received a 4″ Benchmade Meatcrafter to use for the season. A smaller hybrid deboning knife built for the outdoors, perfect for field dressing game to breaking down the meat back at camp. Right out of the box, I found it to be a handy little knife that looked more than capable of breaking down any deer from my neck of the woods. With a razor-sharp edge on a trailing-point profile blade and a grippy Santoprene handle. I found it, and the hunter orange sheath it came with would always be…

Saab Announces New Giraffe AMB D Radar Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family. Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed to counter a wide range of threats, the system provides superior situational awareness through extended detection capability and advanced target tracking. Its software-defined architecture enables continuous upgrades, ensuring the radar can evolve to meet future operational requirements.  “Giraffe AMB D demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance sensor capability while making…

By Massad Ayoob Posted in #EDC There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort and concealment. When properly built, it’s also remarkably accurate, and its trigger system and grip shape adapt well to a broad range of hand sizes. But you do not see it as often in holsters as you do striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols. Why is that? Is there…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coalition of veterans, investigators, and researchers unites to support awareness, historical research, and recovery efforts connected to America’s missing service members from the Vietnam War. Reno, Nev. (June 2026) – Task Force Garrison (TFG) and The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) today announced a significant expansion of the Bright Light Continuum Initiative, a collaborative effort focused on honoring, locating, and accounting for American service members who remain missing from the conflicts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. At a time when public awareness of the POW/MIA issue continues to fade from national attention, the Bright Light Continuum Initiative seeks…

We were surrounded by rock outcroppings that felt like another world. As we rode along the sandy and decomposed-granite singletrack, I looked up and noticed a rock drop. I turned the bars and pedaled up the steep, undulating rock face, which was full of elongated spines, cracks, and divots. As I pedaled the Aventon Current ADV, I noticed how completely silent the motor was, enabling me to absorb the surrounding sounds of nature and immerse myself in the location. Despite being quiet, the power delivery was strong, smooth, and punchy. The Auto Mode didn’t detract from the motor’s clean execution,…

In the age of big box retailers and online shopping, local, independent gear shops are an endangered species. When REI or Backcountry can always offer a lower price than the small gear store, how does it survive? Evan Maynard, founder of Gearhouse in Seattle, may have found the answer: build community. Part gear rental shop, part hangout space, and part trip organizer, Gearhouse makes the outdoors more accessible and more communal, proving the power of connection. What Is Gearhouse? When Maynard moved to Seattle, like many other transplants, he was excited to check out the outdoor opportunities there. There were…

Getting your gear as ultralight as possible for backpack hunting is a tried-and-true practice among many backcountry hunters. After all, the goal is to go in light and come out heavy, so why not go in as light as possible to save yourself the weight? You wanna bring everything you need and nothing you don’t. I’m all about this … to an extent, at least. Being ultralight comes at a cost, and that cost is comfort. On tough hunts, a little bit of comfort can go a long way in the name of mental and physical well-being. So, down below,…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More OK, so coffee mugs aren’t exactly high-tech equipment. You won’t die if one fails. Or will you? Some of us really like our coffee in the morning. But when backpacking, weight is a big concern. A lot of people skimp on bowls, plates, and utensils. I certainly do. But there’s one container that goes on every hike with me: the GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug. First off, it weighs just 3.5 ounces. While yes, that is some weight, it’s worth every gram. Second, this is a…

I have a confession. For many years, I have avoided lightweight hunting boots. Not because I didn’t enjoy the weight savings or comfort. That was great, and I wish they had worked out. It was the lack of support that halted me. The pain and swollen feet. Also, they didn’t last long. Crispi caught my attention with its new Alpine Lite boot, a potential solution to a problem I’ve had for many years. Maybe I’d actually get away from my heavier, stiffer boots finally, at least for a portion of the hunting season? A test was in order for sure.…