Author: Jack Bogart

Surge pricing is an unavoidable part of our modern world. Customers pay more when demand is high for everything from rideshares to concert tickets to airfare to grocery delivery. This dynamic pricing model may soon be coming to the great outdoors. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (VDFPR) is attempting to institute flexible pricing for its campgrounds and day-use fees to counteract rising operating costs. The Proposal From national parks to state parks to wilderness permits, recreational users typically pay a flat fee. To camp or backpack, state and federal agencies often charge X number of dollars per…

What elevates a simple rain jacket into an all-time favorite? If you ask Berghaus senior VP Shane Wallace, that’s easy. “I’m drawn to simplicity that just works in just about any condition,” says the Californian, who handles U.S. brand development for the venerable British gear maker.  Perfecting such a jacket is no simple task, especially for a brand with roots in the hill country of northeast England and a reputation for outfitting cutting-edge climbs in the Karakoram and Himalaya. While the Rain-Motion wasn’t along for the first ascent of Ulvetanna’s northeast ridge — a 35-pitch monster known as Antarctica’s toughest…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Skills Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the laws that relate to personal defense and the use of force. You must also answer the questions of whether your pistol will be utilized primarily for home defense, or if it will be an everyday carry piece discreetly hidden on your person…

It is the second most wonderful time of the year – Knife Rights’ Ultimate Steel 2026 is here. It is Knife Rights’ biggest annual fundraiser has launched. The money raised funds Knife Rights as they work to repeal draconian knife laws nationwide. It funds overhead, lobbying efforts, and all of the other ancillary activities that have been so effective over the past decade and a half. With your donation, you are entered in a drawing for 10s of thousands of dollars in knives and firearms, and if you act before they are all gone, you can get one of the…

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,…