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Daniel Defense Welcomes Casey Brinkley as Military Sales Manager Daniel Defense is proud to welcome Casey Brinkley as Military Sales Manager. Casey brings over 17 years of combined service with the United States Army, including 12 years on active duty, and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army National Guard. With a strong operational background and firsthand understanding of the needs of today’s warfighters, Casey adds valuable perspective to the team. In his role, he works closely with military partners to deliver dependable, field-proven solutions, backed by a commitment to performance, reliability, and service. www.DanielDefense.com…

Here’s a little Midwest secret: Adventure runs wild in Illinois, if you know where to find it.  Yes, that Illinois. Right here in, as they say, “the middle of everything,” bison roam open prairies, ancient cypress trees rise from secluded waters, and craft brewers forage wild mushrooms from nearby forests. From Chicago to other Midwestern metros, dwellers of the grid-bound world can easily target weekend getaways or extend adventure-based journeys with the full family. Activity surprises stretch from the edge of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Mississippi River. You just have to venture beyond those city limits to…

Bear & Son Cutlery’s New 4.5-inch Pocketknife with D2 Steel Wharncliffe Blade Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium, made-in-the-USA knives for hunting, tactical, and everyday carry, proudly presents its latest addition — a 4.5-inch pocketknife featuring a D2 steel Wharncliffe blade. This precision-crafted knife, honed to a razor-sharp edge at the Alabama factory, is available with two G10 handle options and a Blue Micarta handle. The Wharncliffe blade, with its roots in 19th-century England, was favored by sailors and craftsmen for its versatility and practicality due to the straight edge and pointed tip. This design includes a…

There’s something fun about skiing in a onesie. It’s cozy, a little ridiculous in the best way, and legitimately capable as a cold-weather base layer. The Smartwool Women’s Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer One Piece leans into that vibe. The design combines Smartwool’s classic 250g merino fabric with an all-in-one design that’s equal parts practical and playful. The concept is simple. Instead of a base layer top and bottom, the Classic Thermal One Piece connects everything into one continuous layer of 100% merino wool. That design eliminates the small gaps where cold air sneaks in between layers. It keeps the…

Zion National Park is consistently one of the nation’s most popular national parks. With nearly 5 million visitors in 2025, during peak season, it’s become nearly impossible to reserve a campsite in or near the park. Recently, however, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed major changes to camping along public lands near Zion, and the plan is sparking controversy. If implemented, the plan would cover nearly 14,000 acres of public land in Utah and shape the future of access in the American West. The Proposal In March, the BLM announced it would adopt a new campground management strategy for…

Michigan (April 13, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC(“Colt Optics”) hereby announces the release its first products, the VMR series riflescopes. Colt Optics was founded in Michigan in 2024 by a group of optics industry veterans and the Colt CZ Group in order to design and build professional grade products. At Colt Optics, we believe the equipment you rely on should never be the weak link. Whether in the field, on the range, or in critical moments, shooters need optics they can trust without hesitation. That is why every Colt Optics system is developed by our Michigan-based team of optics…

In the U.S., when you think of waxed cotton jackets, you probably think of Filson — almost everywhere else, though, it’s Barbour. Among the first, and undoubtedly the oldest operating waxed jacket manufacturers, Barbour has over 130 years of history behind its products. Few Barbour jackets carry that heritage quite as strongly as the Beaufort. Few waxed jackets are as versatile, built for layering, and functional for a wide gamut of outdoor activities. Mine may not have the decades of wear that plenty of Beauforts still in action today can claim, but over the last several months, I’ve put one…

By Joe Kurtenbach Posted in #Guns More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grown through the decades to include myriad caliber options, frame sizes and trim levels. The time had come for the company to update its model offerings and feature sets, and the Ronin was the first of a new generation of handgun families to be introduced. Striking…

When it comes to hiking in the Southeast, the Appalachian Trail tends to get all the attention. While this famous thru-hike certainly deserves all the love it gets, most of us aren’t about to take on a 2,000-mile-plus trail. Luckily, there are plenty of other five-star trails for the day hikers and weekend warriors out there. From national parks to state parks to sections of thru-hikes and more, the Southeast abounds with striking vistas, stunning waterfalls, and spectacular forests. We sourced beta from local newspapers, online reviews, and GearJunkie staff in the region to compile a list of 10 of…

USMC Awards Gentex Contract for Integrated Helmet Systems The Department of War made the following announcement on Friday, 10 April, 2026 at COB; Gentex Corp., Simpson, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $128,484,849 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Integrated Helmet Systems. This contract provides for the procurement of Integrated Helmet Systems with associated components and accessories. The ordering period will be a maximum of five years and is expected to be completed in April 2031. Work will be performed in Simpson, Pennsylvania. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual task/delivery orders as they are…