Author: Jack Bogart

A hunting backpack is tasked with one of the most difficult things you can demand of gear: hauling massive loads of meat from the backcountry. But they must remain light and nimble for use while hunting. Editorial Director Sean McCoy and GearJunkie Hunt/Fish Editor Rachelle Schrute initially created this guide while hunting elk, deer, and bear in Colorado and Montana. In our most recent test round, contributor Morgan Nowels tested three big game hunting packs for 5 months. In that time, he went on dozens of hunts in three different states. This article focuses on larger packs designed to haul…

We’ve been in a bit of a fixed blade mood since we covered some the new models in that genre from Civivi/We and TOPS – and today we’re looking at one from Boker, the outdoors-focused Overnighter. Florian Prößl is the custom maker behind the Overnighter design. Prößl works under the shop name FP Knives, and unsurprisingly the man has a way with fixed blades. Like many who focus on the fixies, this Bavarian bladesmith has quite an extensive portfolio, rife with variations, and it’s easy to get distracted by the many handsome pieces he has created – but if you manage…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Montana Knife Company has finally announced its first folding knife. The Montana is MKC’s first production-scale folding knife, following years of fixed-blade releases from the brand. It’s an EDC liner lock with a MagnaCut stainless steel blade, G10 scales, titanium hardware, and a deep-carry pocket clip. I’ve spoken with Master Bladesmith Josh Smith often over the years about a folder and have gotten the same response. “It’s coming.” Well, it’s here… almost. The Montana drops June 4 at 7 p.m. Mountain time, and MKC…

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (21 May 2026) UF PRO has introduced the new P-40 Responder Shirt, a lightweight short-sleeve tactical shirt designed for patrol duties, range training, extended operational wear in warm-weather conditions, and everyday duties on base grounds. While traditional long-sleeve combat shirts remain essential for military field operations, the P-40 Responder Shirt was designed primarily for law enforcement professionals, instructors, range personnel, and users operating in controlled or less demanding environments where reduced heat buildup, comfort, and mobility become a priority. The new shirt brings the functionality of a combat shirt into a lightweight short-sleeve configuration focused on breathability, unrestricted…

When it comes to the weather, this summer is looking like a mixed bag of extremes. On the one hand, we’ve got a “Super El Niño” brewing that could bring many severe storms. And when it’s not storming, most forecasters expect a hotter-than-average summer. Either way, an unpredictable climate means one thing for us GearJunkies: Make sure you’re prepared for any scenario. This week’s batch of new gear showcases just how useful camping gear can be when you don’t know what to expect from the Great Outdoors. We’ve got innovative coolers, reliable power stations, streamlined hydration, waterproof jackets, and a…

Residents are being urged to switch to rounded-tip kitchen knives as part of a new trial to reduce stabbings and attacks. Wiltshire Police has launched the pilot in Swindon after research showed removing the pointed tip of a knife reduced its ability to penetrate clothing. Kitchen knives are among the most commonly used weapons in serious attacks, both in domestic incidents and on the streets, police said. Philip Wilkinson, Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), said the initiative aimed to “prevent violence before it escalates”. I don’t know about you, but I have never stabbed anyone with my pointed kitchen…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More This week, three lucky winners will each receive a prize package loaded with the following items from CORE Equipment: a FlexRail Cook & Prep Table that retails for $169; a CLIMAKEEP Magnetic 18-Can Soft Cooler that retails for $129 (your choice of available color); and a 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent that retails for $199.  The packaged items represent just a few of the standout offerings from a brand that has long endeared itself to campers — especially families looking for high-quality and reliable outdoor…

When most of us imagine things that could go wrong on a thru-hike, we probably think of ankle and knee injuries, getting lost, bad weather, and equipment failure. And yet, in huts and trail bathrooms, a far worse threat lingers, and it’s one we can’t even see: norovirus. A recent outbreak on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) left over 20 hikers seriously ill — and that’s not uncommon. Each year, multiple hikers on the PCT and Appalachian Trail (AT) get sick with this highly contagious illness, and it’s serious enough to end a thru-hike attempt. There’s a reason it thrives in…

This was the first time I’ve ever felt like I needed more furniture in a tent. The cool vinyl floor of the Springbar Skyliner begged for folding chairs at one end, a large air mattress at the other, a rug and card table at the center, with a lounge area out front beneath the awning. Between the breathable canvas walls and the wood stove, I was also as unworried about moisture as I’ve ever been in a tent — for now. When I pack this castle up tomorrow and store it away at home, that might be a different story. Springbar…

By Clayton Walker Posted in #Gear I don’t think I need to sell any readers around here on the idea that a firearm can be more than just a tool. For many of us it’s a concrete symbol of independence, something that will keep us safe when all other measures have failed, and often, an heirloom we plan to pass down to our loved ones. Given that monumental level of importance, why wouldn’t we exercise some level of diligence to protect it? While there are a number of products on the market intended to fulfill that role,…