Author: Jack Bogart

This week, three lucky winners will receive a Huk gift card valued at $500, $250, or $100. That’s up to $500 worth of angler-centric shirts, jackets, boots, and more. For a chance to win, submit the form below. Then, check out ways to earn additional entries to increase your chances of landing the prize. See why Huk is made to keep you comfortable no matter the type of fishing that lures you. Read on to learn more about Huk’s latest A1A collection, which is made to perform in the harshest heat and humidity. The Huk A1A Collection Huk technical apparel…

Wilson Combat is proud to introduce the BULWARK, a new midsize 9mm service pistol engineered to deliver the reliability, durability, and refined shootability serious users demand in a concealed carry or duty handgun. At the core of the BULWARK is an enclosed internal hammer-fired operating system, combining the ignition reliability and superior trigger characteristics traditionally associated with hammer-fired firearms with a clean, snag-free exterior profile ideal for concealed carry and professional use. Unlike striker-fired pistols that rely on a spring-driven firing pin, the BULWARK utilizes a fully enclosed internal hammer mechanism. This design preserves the proven mechanical advantages of a…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: CSM Drop Pouch The CSM DROP POUCH is built for operators who need fast access, reliable retention, and zero nonsense. Double-lined construction and a formed opening make magazine stowage smooth and efficient, even under stress or with gloves on. Designed for mags, shotgun shells, NVGs, and other mission-essential gear, it’s versatile enough for range work, patrol, or deployment. The integrated drawstring closure keeps contents secure when movement gets aggressive. At approximately 11″ x 10″, it provides ample storage without unnecessary bulk. This pouch proves that simple gear usually survives the longest—kind of like that one salty team guy…

Ruger has just launched a new LCP MAX variant sporting a Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip.The Ruger LCP MAX in .380 Auto is one of the most popular pocket pistols on the market, and Magpul just helped make it better. At its core, it’s the same LCP MAX you know and love, but now with a greater capacity and improved shootability.Now sporting a Magpul Enhanced Handgun Grip in Stealth Gray, the new LCP MAX features Magpul’s 3/4-scale TSP texturing on the grip for improved control. It also ships with a flush-fit 10-round mag as well as an extended 13-round magazine with…

Water shoes have one job: protect your feet without turning every river crossing, beach walk, or paddleboard session into a slip-and-slide. The best pairs grip slick rock, drain fast, dry quickly, and shield against sharp coral, hot sand, cold water, mosquitoes, and sun exposure. Over the past 12 months, lead tester Ryan Kempfer put five new water shoes through 30 paddling, rafting, beach, and river outings while continuing to test top performers from past seasons. A wildlife guide and lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he wore them on SUP and rafting missions on Wyoming’s Snake River and along riverbanks in Grand Teton…

The best women’s water shoes need to do more than survive a splash. Whether crossing creeks, paddling lakes, or hiking to swimming holes, they must grip wet ground, protect your feet, drain quickly, and stay comfortable all day. Over the past year, our team — led by GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar — tested new models across wet hikes, river crossings, and SUP floats from Alaska to Yellowstone. We vetted them on slick docks, rocky creek beds, and hot trails to find which shoes truly perform in the real world. The Astral Brewer 3.0 earned best overall for its unmatched mix…

The best women’s rain boots do much more than just keep water out. These boots provide the comfort, grip, and walkability needed to tackle the messiest parts of daily life. During our recent 12-month testing cycle, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar evaluated nine pairs of women’s rain boots across 40 distinct outings. To push this footwear to the limit, we waded directly into rivers, streams, and creeks. We logged 150 miles from Alaska’s sloppy spring season and muddy trails in the Tetons to rainy travel days in Washington, D.C., and soggy birding routes in Nebraska. We crowned the XTRATUF Salmon Sisters…

FORT STEWART, Ga. — U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are redefining how modern warfare is fought during Raider Density, an intensive training event conducted from April–May designed to prepare units for large-scale combat. Across the installation’s training areas, Soldiers are adapting to a battlefield where information, speed and innovation are as critical as firepower, taking on expanded roles as battlefield technology integrators who connect emerging capabilities directly into maneuver formations. The concept is rooted in multi-domain operations, or MDO, which synchronizes effects across land, air, cyber and electromagnetic domains. During Raider Density, Soldiers…

The best camping cots help you sleep comfortably, whether you’re car camping, overlanding, or backpacking. Our most recent field testing took testers Meghan LaHatte and Nick Belcaster around Colorado and across Washington, testing six of this year’s newest options on 16 separate camping excursions. Whether you’re after a deluxe padded option like our top pick, the REI Co-op Wonderland Comfort Cot, or need something a bit more spend-wise, like the Kelty Lowdown Cot, we’ve found the best options for everyone. All-told, we’ve likely slept on close to 50 camping cots in our days, and tested them all on comfort, setup…

U.S. Army Expands Company-Level SUAS Solutions By Adding Three New Systems REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army expanded the company-level Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) portfolio for priority Transformation in Contact (TiC) units by selecting three additional vendor solutions. Led by the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation’s Project Manager for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), this capability expansion supports the Department of War’s (DoW) Drone Dominance priorities, expedites Army TiC initiatives, accelerates Soldier feedback, and informs requirement refinement. The vendors and their respective systems are AeroVironment’s Vapor CLE, Mistral Inc.’s Thor, and Quantum Systems’ Vector AI. These systems were…