Author: Jack Bogart

As someone whose closet is overbrimming with down jackets, I speak from experience when I say I’ve got beef with outdoor apparel brands. When it comes to women’s jackets, brands almost always choose a too-slim fit with narrow shoulders. Even when I size up, I often don’t have a full range of motion in my arms and shoulders. I expected the same thing to happen a few months ago when I put on Outdoor Vitals’ (OV) Zulu Down Jacket for the first time. And yet, after I zipped it up, to my surprise, I could fully move my arms. If…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #Guns Springfield Armory came out with their Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019. The Hellcat helped establish the entirely new genre of micro-compact concealed carry pistols. Where previously you had the option of either a full-sized 9mm service pistol or an underpowered pocket gun, the Hellcat packed proper thump and respectable capacity in a package that would be easy to hide. The concealed carry world would never be the same. In the past six years, the Hellcat has evolved significantly. While the beating heart remains the Browning-designed short-recoil, tilting-lock action that drives…

No matter whether you’re heading out on a local trail or pursuing a nontechnical alpine summit, there are a few key things you should always have with you. Consider this list of 10 hiking essentials the foundation of your hiking gear, not a complete pack list for every situation. Customization is key. Want your own copy? Download GearJunkie’s Printable Checklist It’s easy to underprepare for a casual hike (or even a not-so-casual one). However, if you prepare using the above list, you’ll be well-equipped to handle 95% of everything you’ll encounter on the trail. If you add a few items, like…

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) has announced the Advancing Naval Capabilities through Holistic Opportunities and Resources (ANCHOR) Initiative. Using Other Transactional Authority (OTA) acquisition, the ANCHOR Initiative’s purpose is to form a sphere of technological excellence made up of participants from industry, non-profit organizations, and not-for-profit entities able to rapidly and efficiently propose and carry out, through maximum practicable competitive procedures, the development of prototype solutions that sustain and expand strategic superiority within broadly stated special operations focus areas of interest. It is intended that Participants will perform a strategically…

Issued load is only part of the problem. The real burden shows up in the field. After rain, river crossings, or sustained humidity, standard loadcarriage systems absorb and retain water. According to research published in Sage Journals, Soldiers are routinely “exposed to full clothing saturation” in operational environments. That moisture doesn’t just disappear, it adds weight, increases fatigue, and degrades performance. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jessica Scott, www.dvidshub.net/image/6652157/jungle-operations-training-course-train-up-25th-infantry-division-lightning-academy The load our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen carry already places significant strain on the body. When that load becomes saturated, the impact compounds. Studies referenced in PubMed Central indicate excess…

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (April 21, 2026) – With instrumental support from industry partners, the 25th Infantry Division accelerated its digital kill chain in just three months using advanced AI-driven technologies. As part of the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) “commercial first” effort, the division joins the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) to prototype modern technologies that make data more usable and accessible to commanders across all the warfighting function technologies. NGC2 provides a “full stack” capability ecosystem, comprised from the top-down of Apps, Data/AI, Infrastructure, and Transport capabilities. Integrating AI into the NGC2 stack will enhance the Army’s competitive…

Team LionStrike has joined Team Forces as a platinum-level partner, reinforcing its commitment to the U.K. Armed Forces community through sport, challenge and adventure. Team Forces is a U.K. charity supporting serving personnel, veterans and families through sport, challenge and adventure to improve health, well-being and recovery. Team LionStrike will headline-sponsor the British Army Motorsport Association (BAMA) motorcycling team and support Forces’ motorsport athletes during the 2026 superbike season. Formed by GM Defence together with its subcontractors BAE Systems and NP Aerospace, Team LionStrike is responding to a requirement to deliver an OEM-backed, U.K.-based solution to the U.K.’s Light Mobility…

Snake Eater Tactical Announces Simple Sling Mod 2 Snake Eater Tactical announces the Simple Sling Mod 2, a purpose-built patrol rifle sling engineered for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and prepared civilians. The Simple Sling Mod 2 emphasizes rapid adjustability, secure weapon retention, and streamlined performance in dynamic environments. The quick-adjust system allows for fast length changes under stress, supporting efficient rifle handling during vehicle operations, transitions, and hands-on situations. Full length adjustability allows the sling to be cinched down tight along the rifle for snag free deployments from vehicles without the need for additional bungee or elastic bands for…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Skills As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? Are you prepared for if you have to make a 911 call? Image: Shutterstock/Alexfan32 As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prepared to deal with a severe traffic accident in front of the store. Yet, there it was: a horrible scene of twisted metal and screaming people. Calling 911…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – In a significant leap forward for battlefield technology, U.S. Army Infantry Drone Operators have successfully tested a new warhead designed to be delivered by an unmanned aerial system (UAS).The live-fire demonstration of the Bunker Rupture and Kinetic Explosive Round (BRAKER), which took place at a Redstone Arsenal in Alabama on March 26, comes only weeks after the initial design and rapid prototyping of the system, showcasing the Army’s accelerated approach to innovation in the face of evolving threats. VIDEO BELOW: The Army continuously transforms by using the latest technologies for warfighting advantage, and ensures that the…