Author: Jack Bogart

SCRANTON, Pa. — The Under Secretary of the Army, Honorable Michael Obadal, visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on March 19. SCAAP is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility, and is one of 17 arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants that are subordinate installations of the Joint Munitions Command. JMC provides the conventional ammunition life?cycle functions of logistics sustainment, readiness and acquisition support for all U.S. military services, other government agencies, and allied nations, as directed. JMC is also the logistics integrator for life-cycle management of ammunition providing a global presence of technical support to frontline units. SCAAP was established in 1953, and…

Each year, Jeep debuts concept vehicles at the annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) in Moab, Utah. Moab, often called “the spiritual home” of the brand, EJS attracts tens of thousands of Jeep enthusiasts to Moab for a week of wheeling, custom rigs, and “Jeep Waves.” This year marked 60 years of EJS and 85 years of the Jeep brand. Jeep’s yearly concepts always offer one-off design features mixed with popular modifications to create things that “could be.” The rigs are often an amalgam of in-house customization and aftermarket parts to create Jeeps that the public looks forward to every year…

NP Aerospace, the global vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer, has announced that the production line to deliver the remaining 87 Light Tactical Transport Vehicles (LTTV) to the Belgium MOD (BeMOD) is now fully operational and accelerating at pace. Following the pre-production proof of process and quality deliveries, the first significant full-production batch was accepted by the customer in February, which will now be followed by the delivery of all 87 vehicles by the end of 2026. The original LTTV programme was to deliver 199 of the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG based vehicles to the BeMOD. In September 2024 NP announced the receipt…

It turns out Jeep had a few surprises for us at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. While we knew of six concept Jeeps, we weren’t expecting three more sneak peeks. At a dinner in Moab to kick off the annual EJS event (and the brand’s 85th anniversary), Jeep debuted two unexpected prototypes and its latest Twelve4Twelve drop.  Jeep Cherokee Upland Concept The Jeep Cherokee returned as a 2026 model year after a 3-year hiatus and is on sale now. Enthusiasts may notice something lacking in the lineup, however: an off-road Trail Rated spec. Knowing Jeep, we…

When it came time to test the durability of Patagonia’s newest jacket, renowned climber Josh Wharton didn’t hesitate. Wharton was climbing in Nevada’s Red Rocks when Patagonia designer Eric Noll showed up with a new puffy designed to withstand the abuse of big-wall climbing expeditions. Without missing a beat, Wharton reached down to the ground, grabbed a rock, and tried to cut open the jacket with it. “Eric was horrified, but the parka didn’t tear,” Wharton said, relating the story during an October media gathering. “The thing still looks brand new even after using it to cross talus fields.” The…

Bear & Son Cutlery’s New 4” Large Sheepfoot Barlow Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium, made-in-the-USA knives for hunting, tactical, and everyday carry, introduces the 4-inch Barlow with sheepfoot blade. Experience the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design with Bear & Son Cutlery’s new 4-inch Large Sheepfoot Barlow. Featuring a 3 3/4-inch sheepfoot blade crafted from premium high carbon stainless steel, this blade provides straight cuts with razor sharp agility and versatility with exceptional control. Choose from three exquisite handle options: rich and warm Rosewood, sleek and classic White Smooth Bone, or the rugged…

For one of the biggest sportswear companies in the world, Under Armour’s place in performance running footwear is surprisingly small — but the new Velociti Elite 3 feels like a direct challenge to that perception. This shoe has proven top-end racing pedigree: Sharon Lokedi won the 2025 Boston Marathon in a prototype and returns this year as defending champion. It reflects a more transparent design direction from the brand, recognizing that the first two Velociti editions had a lot of room for improvement, something the company has openly acknowledged.  The latest version is seriously aggressive and fast, and suggests that…

TAMPA, FL – (April 1, 2026) – The U.S. Government has awarded a four-year contract to Global Military Products to take over facility management and new product development of the Army’s Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility (QCCCF) at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. The change in operation management will help boost predictable and sustainable workload at the facility, while expanding on the skilled workforce, equipment and production capacity critical to the nation’s defense industrial base. “The Army’s Rock Island Arsenal has been in operation for more than a century to keep our country lethal and ready, with the Quad Cities Cartridge…

Whether you’re 2 years old or 62, there’s something extra fun in today’s batch of spring-inspired outdoor gear. We’re stoked about insanely light water filters for hiking, backpacks specially made for moms hiking with their kids, and several pairs of sexy new shoes for getting outside — especially Nike’s beautiful designs celebrating Mexican heritage. You’ll also find an inclusive children’s book for your bike-loving kids, new mountain biking apparel, and a rooftop tent to make car camping even more comfy than ever. It’s all right here in Emerging Gear. LifeStraw Ultralight Filter Are you one of those ultralight backpackers so obsessed…

Every waterfowler dreams of ducks dumping into their perfect spread. Countless hunting products promise to turn those dreams into reality. However, I’ve been scammed so many times that I’m now leery whenever a company makes these claims. Yet, Rig’em Right dares to make this claim about its Mainline Series BLACKOUTS decoys.  While hunting in a heavily pressured portion of Oklahoma, I added them to my goose and duck spreads for an extra pop on the water. They’ve been the only decoys in my duck spread on sunny and cloudy days. So, even though I was skeptical at first, I’ve strived…