Author: Jack Bogart

After fishing for any length of time, you quickly learn that there are a few must-have tools in your tackle box. Pliers, scissors, and a knife are mandatory on just about every fishing trip I go on. As I switch between kayak and bank fishing, I always seem to misplace a tool, so when I saw the EGO FireSteel Fishing Tool Set, I knew I needed at least one. This kit comes with pliers, scissors, a fillet knife, a fish gripper, and a hook remover. I’ve had it in my tackle box for about 5 months now and have used…

ZeroTech Optics has just launched the Green Dot Trace H.A.L.O pistol reflex sight.ZeroTech Optics is expanding its Trace line with the new H.A.L.O Reflex Sight. H.A.L.O stands for Heavy-duty Aspherical Lens Optic, and this pistol optic features a highly visible, crisp 3-MOA green dot reticle to help with rapid target acquisition in very bright conditions.The Trace H.A.L.O features a durable enclosed construction with a 7075 aluminum housing, and it’s designed to provide excellent visibility in bright, daylight conditions while reducing eye strain. It also features shake-awake technology, 10 brightness settings (including two night vision-compatible settings) and up to 50,000 hours…

Things are changing fast. The regulatory landscape for firearms import and export is undergoing its most significant transformation in years, and F.A.I.R. is uniquely positioned to put your organization in the room where it happens. July 22–23, 2026  |  7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT each day The Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 For over 30 years, F.A.I.R. has been the authoritative voice of the firearms and ammunition import/export community, the first trade organization to work with ATF to create a conference dedicated to import/export regulatory matters. As a 501(c)(6) organization, F.A.I.R. builds strong relationships…

Paris, France June 8, 2026: SIG SAUER Advanced Defense Systems will showcase its lightweight Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) Family at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting how compact, AI-powered remote firepower is evolving to support distributed, multi-domain operations across manned and unmanned platforms At the SIG SAUER Hall #6 booth #D26, the UltraLight RCWS, the airborne-configured MicroLight RCWS, and the Ranger RCUremote control unit will be on display, demonstrating a modular approach designed to address emerging operational requirements across land, airborne, maritime, and counter-UAS missions At the center of the display is the latest version of the combat-proven UltraLight RCWS, mounted with next-generation…

FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. — Imagine the clock displaying 3 a.m. in the year 2040 at a forward power projection platform in a highly contested Indo-Pacific theater. Sensors detect an adversary’s hypersonic missile targeting the installation’s primary munitions depot. Simultaneously, the installation’s cybersecurity architecture detects malicious traffic targeting the power grid. Instantly, the cybersecurity architecture isolates substations and reroutes power through redundant pathways to keep defensive missile launchers fully energized. As the threat approaches, an integrated air and missile defense system driven by artificial intelligence calculates the optimal intercept. The missile interceptor succeeds. Within seconds, the automated logistics system of the Army’s…

The most divisive hiker today is back on trail after a recent, and controversial, high-alpine rescue. This year, one hiker among the thousands on the 2,650-mile trail from Mexico to Canada is receiving an outsized amount of attention. Kamryn Renae, a 22-year-old, has amassed nearly 200,000 followers on social media for her hyper-feminine approach to the trail. Her all-pink set-up and daily hair and makeup routine set her apart from the typical dirtbag thru-hiker. And of course, like anything on the internet, Renae has sparked fierce debate. Some have praised her for her unapologetic sense of self, while others have…

Driving over twisting highways, undulating backroads, and off-road terrain can tire out a driver and passengers when the vehicle is constantly tossing from side to side with every turn of the steering wheel. A sway bar can address the issue on vehicles with a high center of gravity, such as pickups with slide-in campers, camper vans, and motorhomes. While shocks help control the vertical movement of springs, sway bars help reduce the side-to-side pitching or rocking motion during cornering, driving over uneven terrain, or encountering off-camber road irregularities, all of which are common for those who use their vehicles for…

A lot of outdoor brands talk about helping get customers outside — but backpacking brand Outdoor Vitals is actually walking the walk. This annual program from the Utah-based brand supports and encourages people to meet an ambitious goal: hiking 100 miles. It’s not a requirement to put in all those miles at once. You can space it out over several hikes. So if you’ve got the time and energy (and can pay the $68 participation fee), OV will help you on the way to crushing this goal. And the outdoor effort comes with a hefty reward: Accomplishing this goal includes…

SIG SAUER Charitable Foundation supports event with Academy resources and donations NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 8, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, announced today the completion of the Aiming For Zero Charity Falling Steel Match, hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, NH, and raising approximately $30,000 to help end veteran suicide. Held May 29 – 31, the competitive event brought together members of the military, law enforcement, and shooting community, all unified toward one cause and with proceeds supporting not-for-profits Ruck Up, Easter Seals NH Military and Veterans Campus, and the Travis Mills…

Work Sharp Knives is on fire right now. I had just finished editing my review of their RMX Thumbstud when FedEx dropped off the brand’s latest offering, the Madrone. For a company that spent the last half of 2025 restocking and selling out of its debut RMX knife line, it’s obvious that Work Sharp understands that if you want to make a name for yourself in the knife industry, you need to make a good product and keep at it. That means staying relevant and releasing products that have impact. In a saturated market, you need to find your niche.…