Author: Jack Bogart

Luminae Shooters Belt Designed with a rigid Carbon insert, the Shooters Belt offers 2″ of height which accommodates two rows of MOLLE compatible slots. It includes a rigid Velcro inner trouser belt and Austrialpin Cobra Buckle. Key Features: Lightweight, extremely rigid construction 2″ width for perfect MOLLE compatibility No pouch play or unwanted movement Carbon composite internal insert for zero downward compression Maintains integrity when wet or submerged Made with official Crye MultiCam fabrics IRR compliant Designed with UK specialist unit input Tested on multiple operations before release Made in the UK by skilled staff 1″ Cobra buckle with integrated…

Many backpack coolers I’ve tested can feel like a compromise. You either get great insulation in a package that feels like a refrigerator with straps, or you get a comfortable bag that lets your ice melt by lunch. This time, I was packing the RovR TravelR 24L, which balances the two performances superbly well. Plus, it looks more like a traditional backpack. I tend to be the cooler person in our family because I like to pack drinks and snacks for everyone. Usually, it means I am about to strap a rigid, boxy, sweat-inducing cube to my back that bangs…

When it comes to modern shotgun shells, science beats size all day long.The 3.5-inch shotgun shell has long been marketed as the ultimate answer for hunters who believe that more power automatically translates into more success. Introduced as a way to push heavier payloads at high velocity, it promised longer range and denser patterns, particularly for waterfowl and turkey hunters seeking an edge.But in today’s hunting landscape, advances in ammunition design, shotgun technology and a deeper understanding of effective range have rendered the 3.5-inch shell unnecessary.Simply put, the 3.5-inch shell needs to die.History of the 3.5-Inch ShellIn the 1970s, there…

Ferro Concepts – TRAK Bag The TRAK (Tactical Rope Access Kit) Bag is a streamlined, purpose-built solution for lightweight rope operations, personal escape, and hasty rescues. Optimized for high mobility where weight and bulk must be minimized, it provides a compact platform for maintaining rope and essential hardware in a readily deployable state. From vertical urban movement to jungle environments and roof-top breaches, the TRAK Bag delivers immediate access when seconds count. Available in MultiCam and Black. ferroconcepts.com/products/trak-bag This entry was posted on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 18:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Guest Post, Load Carrying. You can…

My Danner Mountain Light IIs were my go-to adventure shoes for years, and accompanied me on countless hikes, treks, and motorcycle journeys. However, I eventually parted ways with them because, as you age, your feet tend to change shape and even size (often by one or two sizes over one’s adulthood). What started as a good fit became a tight fit years later. So I moved on to roomier hikers, like the Mountain 600 Evos. But when Danner announced the MTN45, my ears perked up. This low-top hiker has classic Danner heritage looks, but borrows from running sneaker DNA with…

H&K Launches VP9CC New for 2026 is the VP9CC, a no-compromise, fully-featured micro-compact from our factory in Oberndorf, Germany. Every VP9CC comes standard with six interchangeable backstraps for a truly custom fit. Optics equipped models feature a mounted Vortex Defender CCW-Vortex’s newest, top-of-the-line, micro-sized closed-emitter pistol optic. Optics ready models benefit from a new mounting system that allows all optics to be mounted lower than on standard plate systems. And of course, HK’s legendary reliability and durability come at no extra charge. The VP9CC meets or exceeds all NATO and HK standards for pistols of all sizes. You will find…

This is the ultimate factory Chevrolet off-roader. If you’ve ever wanted a truly military-grade Colorado ZR2, with none of the fancy electronics of a modern pickup and without the worry of smashing a body panel against a tree, this is it. One is coming up for auction later this month, and it will be your first and maybe only chance to buy one — at least before it’s spent 2 decades getting used and abused by America’s servicemen and women. Have a Toy Nobody Else Does Without Wearing Camo GM calls it the Integrated Squad Vehicle-Utility, or ISV-U. The U…

By Yamil Sued Posted in #Gear If you had asked me 30 years ago to recommend an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster for a double-stack 1911 9mm, I would have thought you were completely out of your mind. Fitting that much gun into a low-profile holster seemed like a truly impossible task. Back in the early to mid-1990s, the double-column 1911 was primarily known as a competition-style pistol. These guns were almost always custom builds, assembled with specialized parts and tuned by skilled gunsmiths. They typically wore long compensators, oversized magazine wells, extended dust covers and frame-mounted optics. They…

These don’t fit like the REI snow pants I remember. For years, my experience with REI Co-op apparel has followed a familiar pattern: affordable, durable, and functional, but not exactly stylish. Think: loose, boxy silhouettes, sometimes bordering on sack-like. They worked, but they didn’t always look stylish. But that’s why the REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Snow Pants caught me off guard. From the first try-on, they felt sleeker than expected (for snow pants, anyway). The silhouette was slimmer, the materials felt nicer, and overall, they looked like legitimate ski pants — not just a budget-friendly backup option.  I tested the…

10 April, 2026, REDMOND, WA — B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer and aerospace applications worldwide has announced the retirement of Master Prototype Machinist, Paul Phelps, after more than three decades of service. Phelps, whose craftsmanship has been a cornerstone of the company’s success, joined B.E. Meyers & Co. in 1991, during a critical moment in the company’s history, when it transitioned from its initial focus on night vision devices toward specialized and advanced laser systems. Over the course of his 35-year career with B.E. Meyers & Co.,…