Author: Jack Bogart

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – May 20, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT), a groundbreaking advancement in rifling that improves durability, accuracy and shootability. As originators of this barrel technology, PROOF Research developed PXT to push beyond the limitations of conventional barrels, backed by extensive military testing and research. Engineered to meet the demands of modern high-pressure ammunition, PXT represents a significant advancement in barrel technology by delivering longer barrel life, improved consistency and enhanced performance.   As the leader in advanced carbon fiber barrel technology, PROOF Research continues to push the boundaries of firearms engineering through innovation…

Harrington & Richardson has just launched its reproduction of the Model 606 squad automatic weapon.Harrington & Richardson keeps churning out cool reproductions of classic retro AR-15 models, and the latest is the Model 606. Based on the Colt Model 606 Heavy Assault Rifle, H&R’s version is naturally semi-automatic, but it has all the cool features of the original that would make it a great host for a forced reset trigger.At its core, the H&R Model 606 is a 20-inch AR-15 in 5.56 NATO with early M16-style furniture. The features that make it more useful for sustained fire include its heavy…

Bemowo Piskie, Poland — On May 7, 2026, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland, three Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) tested a Group 3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with a vendor during the Saber Strike combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) to explore a potential partnership. A Group 3 UAS weighs greater than 55 pounds and can fly longer distances than smaller sized systems. “This Saber Strike CALFEX is showing that right now our platoons have a Group 3 asset, where they’re able to communicate with the intel cell and the fire cell,” said 1st Lt.…

A new slipjoint from Civivi is getting prepped to roll out this year. It’s called the Almeris, and it is a fully modern slipjoint, slick and polished. While it’s not completely unheard of for a non-locking knife to be large, it’s not especially common – and the Almeris isn’t bucking that trend. In fact, it’s a tad on the smaller side compared to your average 2026 EDC: many fresh models, from Civivi and many other manufacturers, are rolling out with blades in the 3.3-3.5 inch range, but the Almeris dips beneath the 3-inch mark entirely, with a blade that measures…

For users of wearable devices in 2026, there’s no shortage of data. From health tracking of sleep and heart rates to layers of recording our athletic activities, smartwatches and other wearables now offer seemingly endless information about our bodies. The problem these days is figuring out how to make sense of all that information. That’s where AI comes in. One of the primary claims about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help level up modern life is through its ability to quickly parse through an ocean of data and provide a summary that us mammals can understand. To that end, some wearable…

UK MOD enhances its communications capability and supports British Industry with the procurement of Spectra Group’s GENSS tactical communications system Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, has received its first order from the UK MOD for the recently launched GENSS tactical communications system as a defence unicorn. The UK MOD becomes the GENSS launch customer with an initial order of 40 body-worn systems, 14 platform systems and a full-service wrap. GENSS is an evergreen software-defined tactical communications system designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK,…

For a few humpback whales, the entire world is their oyster. New research published Wednesday reveals that two of these whales have essentially traded one part of the ocean for another one — on the other side of the planet. It was already known that some of these whales will sometimes shift their breeding and mating grounds for others thousands of miles away. But the whales documented in today’s study traded their preferred ocean home after living in their previous zone for many years. One of them moved from Australia to waters near Brazil, while the other immigrated in the…

Yes, headlamps are many people’s go-to lighting solution. But the best flashlights offer more power and longer-lasting batteries and will shine wherever you want, not just where your head points. You can get exceptional lighting performance, a fantastic user interface, and long, rechargeable battery life from the Fenix PD36R ACE flashlight. It’s my top choice from more than 65 I’ve tested over the past five years of maintaining this guide. Otherwise, if you’d like an affordable option for home or outdoor use, the Acebeam TAC 2AA is a great value. I’m a flashlight buff, and during my more than 13…

Alton Brown and food YouTuber Guga have a brief bit on knife collecting at the 1:55 mark. Nothing earthshaking. But some of the kitchen gadgets he shows off in this video are insane. I had the chance to see AB at the Tennessee Theater with my wife many years ago. He was headlining the Knoxville Biscuit Festival. His show was really entertaining, as one would expect from his TV shows.   Read the full article here

The original version of this article appeared on Explorersweb. Bartek Ziemski of Poland summited Everest on May 19 without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support. Then, despite the crowds, the ropes, the wind, and the tracks, he skied nonstop all the way back to Base Camp — all just 7 days after achieving the same feat on Mount Lhotse. While not strictly an alpine-style ascent, the 31-year-old Polish climber and skier’s ascent was historic in its self-sufficiency. He carried up and retrieved (on the way down) all of his own gear, tent, and supplies, and didn’t rely on anyone accompanying him…