Author: Jack Bogart

Buy One Strike Modular Chassis (SMC) 10/22 Kit and Get a Free Strike Dojo Zero Grip Strike Industries will include a free Strike Dojo Zero Grip with the purchase of a Strike Modular Chassis (SMC) 10/22 Kit. CHASSIS FEATURES: • Machined from premium 6061-T6 aluminum for maximum durability.• Extended ARCA Swiss rail for seamless bipod and tripod integration.• Integrated M-LOK slots on all sides for versatile accessory mounting.• Modular design allows you to strip it down for a lightweight build.• Fully compatible with standard AR-15 grips and Picatinny stock GRIP FEATURES: • Engineered palm swell for enhanced shooting control.• Upright…

One of the most unique swamps in the United States could soon get international recognition — and the swarms of visitors that come with increased status. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 400,000 acres of swampland near the Georgia–Florida border. As the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers, this diverse habitat and haven for alligators has been protected since 1937 and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. And now it could receive international recognition as a World Heritage Site. This week, UNESCO — the United Nations organization dedicated to education, culture, sciences, and…

ITASCA, IL – July 24th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of General (Ret) Joseph L. Votel to its Board of Directors. General Votel brings a distinguished record of military leadership, strategic expertise, and a lifelong commitment to serving the nation’s warfighters. General Joseph L. Votel is a retired U.S. Army Four-Star officer and former Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), where he was responsible for U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle East, the Levant, and Central and South Asia. During his 39 years in…

Nothing ruins a backpacking trip faster than blisters, and as someone who always tends to get them, I was nervous before my 96-mile hike along the Oregon Coast Trail. I was testing a new pair of trail runners — Scarpa’s Golden Gate LT — and brought a substantial first-aid kit for when blisters inevitably formed on my feet. And yet, to my surprise, on the entire 7-day trip, which involved a 36-hour straight rainstorm and soaking-wet shoes, I never got a single one. I don’t know whether it was the shape, design, or fabric of the Scarpa shoes — or…

This article first appeared in iRun Far. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, France’s Aurélien Sanchez set a new men’s supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). His time of 45 days, 20 hours, and 15 minutes betters the previous record of 46 days, 12 hours, and 50 minutes, set by Karel Sabbe of Belgium in 2023, by 16 hours and 35 minutes. When Sanchez announced he was going for the PCT FKT, he declared he wanted to complete it in less than 46 days. His effort averages an impressive 56 miles per day, despite medical and resupply issues. The PCT has…

FY 27-31 Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies Cycle Now Open The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program has proven its ability to bypass bureaucratic delays and deliver capabilities directly to the warfighter. By transitioning over 100 critical technologies to date, APFIT ensures the Department of War maintains absolute battlefield dominance. The FY27-1 APFIT selection cycle is now open! Reach out directly by emailing [email protected] or schedule a virtual meeting with the APFIT team on the website: ac.cto.mil/apfit – Via DoW CTO This entry was posted on Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 16:00 and…

The Honda Ridgeline has had anything but smooth sailing since its debut 2 decades ago. That’s not because it’s not a good vehicle (it’s great, actually), but because people in America have historically not considered it a real pickup truck. Sadly, nobody is singing country songs about their Ridgeline, but Honda is looking to change that with the forthcoming third generation, which looks decidedly truck-like in the teaser image it released on Thursday. Based on the teaser image, which leaves a lot to the imagination (hence teaser), the new Ridgeline will be the most trad-truck one yet. With its more…

By Jeremy Tremp Posted in #Gear In today’s article, Jeremy Tremp reviews the GOYOJO GRL335 thermal optic. This 4x optical scope offers an attractive price point with a professional-grade sensor and easy operation. How does it perform? That’s what Tremp sets out to discover. The optic was provided by GOYOJO Optics for the review. There is a moment in every shooter’s life when technology catches up with imagination. For many of us, when we think of thermal vision we immediately picture those old 80s action movies like Predator, or more modern video games. But in this day…

On a reconnaissance patrol, breaking down the load to reconfigure kit isn’t an option. The FirstSpear IMBREX™ OFFSET RECONNAISSANCE CHEST RIG is a purpose-built, split-front chest rig engineered specifically for the SOF reconnaissance and patrol operator managing simultaneous movement, communications, and weapon employment without stopping to reconfigure kit. It opens laterally like a garment, not over the head, allowing the operator to don, doff, and adjust mission-essential gear without compromising the loadout. Ammunition, dual-radio carriage, End User Device (EUD) management, and medical and signal carriage for four CAT tourniquets and four NSN chemlights are integrated into a single low-profile platform…

The Midwest Industries Combat Rail will free-float your AR’s barrel and give you plenty of M-LOK space for accessories.Long ago, we discovered that barrels shoot best when nothing is touching them. That took some work on the AR-15, but now we have many options, and one excellent one is the Midwest Industries Combat Rail.This rail is an extruded tube of 6061 aluminum that has been extensively machined to provide you with all the things you want.M-LOK slots? Check—and plenty of them.Top rail aligned with the flat-top of your receiver? You bet.Extra holes for cooling and to lighten the load? Of…