Author: Jack Bogart

Last week we covered the new TOPS Sidekick Diver, a production model that originated as a winner in the Idaho company’s annual employee design contest. Well, it turns out that the contest had two winners, with the Snake River Rescue sharing the crown with the Sidekick. Interestingly, although it comes from a different designer – Jon Garcia – the Snake River Rescue is, like the Ana Espinoza-designed Sidekick, a dive knife. But the differences between the two pieces highlight the fact that, even in a more specialized sub-genre like this, there is plenty of room for different approaches. The Sidekick…

ADELPHI, Md. – Researchers at the Army’s sole fundamental research laboratory and the Virginia Army National Guard are partnering to advance electronic warfare capabilities. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, DEVCOM Army Research Office, and the Virginia Army National Guard’s 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team kicked off their collaboration at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Electronic warfare is the use of the electromagnetic spectrum to gain a military advantage by disrupting, denying or degrading an adversary’s communications and electronic systems while protecting friendly forces’ use of the spectrum. “By grounding research in Soldier experience, this…

Rheinmetall has received another Billion-euro-contract from the Bundeswehr in the field of soldier-systems. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed a call-off order with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for additional ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES) soldier-systems under a framework agreement.  The contract covers the modernisation of existing systems and the delivery of additional 237 platoon systems. It is worth €1.04bn gross. The systems have are to be delivered between November 2027 and December 2029. Additional 8,600 soldiers will receive the IdZ-ES system. In total, the Bundeswehr will then be equipped…

As my buddy and I crested the top of a steep ridge, we stopped for a quick breather. The midday heat had arrived, and after ripping ourselves to shreds in the dense vegetation of middle Tennessee bluff country, things were getting sweaty. My buddy pointed at the KUIU Rival Turkey Vest I was wearing and said, “I need to get something like that. My stinkin’ vest is too dang heavy for this type of thing.” The “type of thing” we were doing was one of the more brutal ways I’ve chased gobblers. We were in his boat on a local…

FN P90/PS90 Lightweight Magazine Loader Tool by SuppressorTools This simple yet effective P90 magazine loader tool uses a stirrup with elastic cords to keep the magazine in place while loading rounds. Get yours at www.suppressortools.com/product/fn-p90-ps90-lightweight-magazine-loader-tool. This entry was posted on Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 20:00 and is filed under Weapon Accessories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

Bass anglers are the epitome of gear hoarders. I myself am guilty of it. Fortunately, my obsession with bass fishing has put me in a great position to test out the best bass fishing reels on the market. Over the last year, I’ve spent over 90 days on the water, testing six new reels to determine which are best for different anglers, budgets, and techniques. I tested them myself and had my guided clients put them through the wringer. I found clients consistently gave the same feedback, and the cream rose to the top. The standout reels, and my personal…

The 1Up Heavy Duty isn’t just another tray-style hitch bike rack: It’s a statement piece. For those of us who drive backroads like we rip a good downhill, we know getting to the trailhead isn’t always a Sunday drive. It usually involves bouncing along a dirt road filled with potholes. So, for riders who invest as much into their shuttle rig as they do their bike, a good bike rack is a make-or-break: It’ll be a daily driver or a full-on overland build.  Matching a daily driver rack to my F-150 Raptor, which is designed for rough roads, I needed…

TangoDown Inc ACRO Mount for GLOCK MOS GEN6 Models TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the lineup – the TangoDown® ACRO® Mount for GLOCK® MOS® GEN6 Models (AAM-02).   The Aimpoint® ACRO® continues to be a preferred optic, and now the ACRO® can be paired with the new GEN6 GLOCK® MOS® models.  The mount plate ordnance-grade steel, heat treated, and coated with a QPQ finish.  Torx Plus fasteners and VC-3 Thread Locker are included.   For additional information regarding the AAM-02, visit:  tangodown.com/tangodown-aam-02-acro-mount-for-glock-mos-gen-6-models Fits GLOCK® MOS GEN6 models:  G17; G19; and G45 MSRP:  $72.50 Customer Questions:…

In the ongoing public debate about border wall construction on public lands in the Southwest, there has been one critical resource for activists, local residents, nonprofits, and journalists: The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Smart Wall map. This interactive digital map, freely available on CBP’s website, showed where construction was planned and in progress, and the type of structures, all in great detail. As of Thursday, April 23, that map is gone, vanished from the site without a trace. There is now no way for the public to know where and when construction will occur in national parks, national monuments,…

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (24 April 2026) Lindnerhof, a tactical gear manufacturer specialising in load-carrying systems and part of Mehler Systems, is expanding its portfolio with a new range of pouches and load-carrying solutions. The release includes magazine pouches for common calibre systems, administrative and multi-purpose pouches, a tourniquet solution, and a one-piece chest rig. In total, ten new products have been developed for professional use. Lindnerhof, a tactical gear manufacturer and part of Mehler Systems, is expanding its portfolio with a new range of pouches and load-carrying solutions. The release includes magazine pouches, administrative and multi-purpose pouches, a tourniquet solution, and…