Author: Jack Bogart

Pennsylvania hunters could get a limited path to hunt deer over bait, but this isn’t a statewide green light to dump corn below your treestand. House Bill 2440, introduced April 27 by Rep. Thomas Mehaffie, would amend Title 34 of Pennsylvania law and allow licensed hunters to use bait for deer on private property in areas designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill would apply only under commission regulations, which means hunters wouldn’t get broad permission to bait deer wherever they choose. The bill is now in the House Game and Fisheries Committee, which has a voting meeting scheduled…

Creare – Blast Overpressure Protection Helmet Creare manufactures the HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet for US Navy ground crews working with the F-35 Lightning II. It more resembles a flight helmet than previous flight deck helmets and is engineered for high noise environments, offering a 34 decibel reduction in noise when worn alone and 39 db when worn with foam earplugs. At Modern Day Marine they displayed a new helmet based on the HGU99/P optimized to protect personnel from blast over pressure associated with weapon firing. Measurements reveal that while wearing a US Army issue Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Helmet…

One of my earliest food memories is sitting at the kitchen counter, spooning grated Parmesan cheese into my mouth as a child while my mom cooked dinner. As someone who grew up in an Italian household, Parm — real, whole blocks of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano — is as much a pantry essential as salt, pepper, or oil. While I always keep several blocks of Parmesan at home, I never thought to bring it to the backcountry. While working on an article for GearJunkie, however, I decided to take a block on a backpacking trip, and it changed everything. Now, no packing…

Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel were not having great luck on their trip through Madagascar. The climbing routes they were finding were poorly maintained, and had crumbling rock and corroded bolts. Then, the two Patagonia ambassador climbers found Lalan’i Mpanjaka. Malagasy for “the King Line,” this 11-pitch route is nearly 2,000 vertical feet of highly technical trad climbing. The bolts were fresh. The sharp granite rock was solid and grippy. And the two climbers fell in love with the route. But to reach the top, they had to pull out almost every trick in the book. They pushed themselves, spending…

Please Help The Sterling Promise Foundation Detect Colon Cancer In Our Veterans Scott Sterling served his country with honor and distinction in the U.S. Army Special Operations community. His loyalty and commitment to his fellow soldiers continued long after his service. Unfortunately, he was taken from us in the prime of his life due to colon cancer. The Sterling Promise Foundation is committed to continuing his promise to support our nation’s soldiers and veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Scott’s fierce and relentless fight with colorectal cancer is the genesis for our mission to improve the health…

By Greg Frebourg Posted in #Guns It’s rare that guns based upon classic military firearms don’t trigger (pun intended) some sort of reaction among gun enthusiasts. One of these is the U.S. Military’s M14, brought to the eager hands of civilian shooters by Springfield Armory 50 years ago as the legendary M1A, with many variants offered since. In my opinion, the most striking is the M1A Tanker, inspired by the prototype T26 Tanker Garand. This shorter version of the original rifle, with its iron sights and wooden furniture, and chambered in the potent .308 Winchester, screams “brush…

Spring is in the air. The snow is melting in the high country, days are stretching longer, and short sleeves and sandals are emerging from hibernation in the wild. These are sure signs that one of the best times of the year is right around the corner. The days of car camping, backpacking, tent pitching, fire tending, and outdoor cooking are upon us — we’ve been waiting. It’s camping season! Whether you’ve got a stacked calendar of adventures ahead of you or you’re just starting to think about and plan your trips, there’s always a list of things to take…

SOF SELECT 2026 – New Venue, Even More Great Brands For 2026 SOF Select continues to be affiliated with SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, May 18-21. This year, SOF Select has moved to a new location, just north of the Tampa Convention Center. The event is located in the Hilton Tampa Downtown, a short walk from the Convention Center with exhibits open Tuesday and Wednesday (19-20 May). This year you’ll have access to the latest gear from 45 of the hottest brands including: ACTinBlack Arc’teryx PRO Avon Protection Barrett Firearms Benchmade Knife Company Blue Force Gear DRIFIRE Eagle Industries Fast…

When the wind rips across a ridgeline or funnels through a canyon, the best windbreakers help you keep moving. To finalize this year’s rankings, two expert testers — GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar and wildlife guide Ryan Kempfer — pushed seven windbreakers through a 12-month testing cycle. From ski tours and hikes to climbs and bike rides in the Tetons and beyond, they tested them on exposed ridgelines, gusty trails, and in fast-changing mountain weather to find the layers truly worth carrying. We crowned the Patagonia Houdini as our best overall pick for its featherweight packability, dependable weather protection, and all-around…

Military personnel have all seen the same thing with traditional MOLLE snaps, they fail when you need them most. Steel snaps rust shut, seize up, or shear off entirely. And once they fail, there’s no fixing them in the field. Moisture, sweat, humidity, and time all work against metal hardware, turning a simple closure into a liability. Studies on the corrosive nature of steel especially in high-moisture environments reinforce what warfighters already know: these closures are a known failure point and are not suited for sustained combat use. Helium Whisper was engineered to eliminate that problem. In place of metal…