Author: Jack Bogart

By Scott Conditt Posted in #Gear Reliable communication used to be the first thing you lost the moment you stepped away from the grid. Once your cell signal faded, you were effectively on your own. Starlink, and now the Starlink Mini, have changed that reality in a way that is nothing short of game-changing. In a compact, packable form factor, the Starlink Mini provides high speed, low latency internet in places that were once total dead zones. It is light enough to ride in a daypack, rugged enough to survive hard use, efficient for its output, and…

Photos by Kenda Lenseigne It’s been said that you should never grocery shop while you’re hungry. That’s because you go into the store with the intention of just picking up a few things and end up walking out with a full cart. Project vehicles tend to follow the same path and take on lives of their own. We buy them with the goal of just fixing what’s needed to get them streetable.  Then, we suddenly find ourselves with an infinite checklist of items we “need.” It’s a domino effect that plagues pretty much anyone who loves cars that borders on…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: March Merch Drop New merchandise from FirstSpear has arrived, bringing updated favorites and everyday essentials into one lineup. The SPICY UBER v2 T-SHIRT builds on the popularity of the original design with a refreshed look and the same comfortable, all-day wearability. The BFTX COFFEE TUMBLER delivers durable, dependable performance, built to handle early mornings, long hours, and constant movement without compromise. The ROPE TRUCKER HAT is offered in two styles and colorways, both providing a structured, breathable fit with a clean profile, built for consistent everyday wear. The ICON SPEAR TIP HAT delivers a classic trucker style with the same unmistakable…

New Osight SE Enclosed Green Micro Dot! Take a closer look at the multi-reticle RMSc green dot from Osight!Sponsored ContentNEW from Osight comes the next generation of green dot optics for CCW, EDC, self-defense, and home defense! The Osight SE GN is an enclosed-emitter green dot optic with an RMSc footprint and features a 2-MOA dot with a 32-MOA circle. Multi-reticle system means you can choose between just the dot, just the circle, or both. Osight SE GN comes with features you expect, like a side-loading battery (CR1620), 100,000-hour battery life (2 MOA dot), and motion sensor activation. It also comes…

In a demanding test of precision, endurance and teamwork, 17 elite sniper teams participated in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 15-19. The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School hosted the competition, now in its 17th year. Special Forces sniper course instructors and leadership designed the various challenges and served as officials and scorekeepers. “This competition represents the pinnacle of the sniper craft,” said Army Col. Simon Powelson, commander of the 2nd Special Warfare Training Group. “We have brought together highly trained teams from across the joint…

No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, it’s not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. We’ve tested the spread for years now and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took these models on camping trips in California, climbing trips into the High Sierra, and tested them at home at backyard grill sessions and hangouts by the local swimming hole. If you’re after a quick go-to, consider our top pick, the Helinox Chair Zero LT, or our spend-wise choice, the REI…

Azo Mai and the rest of the team at Kizer have recently put the finishing touches on the Drop Bear Zero, the latest model in the Drop Bear family. The Zero derives its name from the fact that visual and mechanical refinement were the key priorities. The Drop Bear is now many different things in the Kizer lineup – there are fixed blades, different sizes, special editions – but it began as the debut platform for Kizer’s own crossbar lock. That has been a mechanism nearly every manufacturer has implemented (to greater and lesser degrees) in their lineup since the…

More practical than a tote and more accessible than a backpack, messenger bags remain our choice for daily carry. While many bags serve specific purposes, the messenger combines the best attributes of most. We identified and thoroughly tested 10 of the best messenger bags on the market. Whether you want a lifetime purchase like the Timbuk2 Classic or a budget-friendly option like the Carhartt Messenger Bag, we have options for everyone. We reviewed these bags for more than a year, from Bishop, Calif., to Los Angeles. We took them on multiple bike rides, walked them to coffee shops, and scrutinized…

New multi-orbit SATCOM terminal expands capabilities for autonomous and mobile command and control operations Offers best-in-class durability in small form factor, ruggedized casing, rapid water shedding, and high IP rating Redmond, WA – March 24, 2026: Kymeta Corporation, the world-leading flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, today announces its new Kestrel™ u5 – the smallest and most capable multi-orbit SATCOM terminal to the unmanned systems and national security sectors.  The Kestrel u5 provides a new and reliable way for modern warfighters and government teams to stay connected and adapt to multiple mission profiles, offering seamless connectivity (switching between beams in under 1 millisecond) across networks, constellations,…

Premium Protection Now Standard on All 65mm and 85mm Passion APO Models North Chesterfield, VA. (March 20th, 2026) – German Precision Optics (GPO USA) proudly announces that every PASSION™ APO spotting scope, including the 16-48×65 APO and 20-60×85 APO models, now ships with a premium $99.99 custom-fitted Cordura® stay-on zip case at no additional charge. The newly-included custom stay-on case is purpose-designed to remain on the scope for life, offering rugged protection from bumps, scratches and daily wear. The case features a zip-on/zip-off design, a removable snap cover, and a snap-zip ocular cover providing secure, weather-resistant defense while in the…