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REI is well-known for its generous return policy. Co-op members have a year to return almost any product, even if it’s been used. That product then gets placed in the used gear section, where members can buy it at major discounts. Whenever a customer returns a product, a sales associate creates a tag with the product info, the new discounted price, and the customer’s “stated reason” for the return. As you might imagine, the reasons (sometimes excuses) people give for returning used gear to REI run the gamut. For instance, some of the stated reasons for return are sensible. The…

The army sends a clear signal: innovation should be created faster, closer to the force and much more effectively and implemented in practice in the future. The newly established Birds Group at the Heer command, the staff of the inspector, combines ideas from the associations with the innovation actors of the Bundeswehr. In the future, the Birds Group will bundle the innovation potential of the German Army and put it under a uniform leadership. It is important to make new technologies, processes and ideas ready for use in a short time.(Bundeswehr/Marco Dorow) The Birds Group becomes the central point of…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Waterfowl hunting is the most gear-intensive activity I participate in — boats, decoys, guns, waders, jackets, calls, etc. And don’t even get me started on all the extra equipment and expense that comes with a gun dog. It’s a lot. The last thing I’ve ever wanted to do was add a niche bag, like the Drake Waterfowl Large Blind Bag, to the mix. I have dozens of backpacks, some big, some small. I’ve always used a backpack when waterfowling, and silently thought my buddies…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #Guns #History Eugene Morrison Stoner was born in Gosport, Indiana, on 22 November 1922. He passed away in Palm City, Florida, in 1997. In the intervening 74 years, Stoner established himself as the most successful American firearms designer of the modern age. When Stoner graduated from High School in 1939, his parents could not afford to send him to college. Instead, he took a job as a machinist with the Vega Aircraft Company. Vega ultimately morphed into Lockheed, which then became Lockheed Martin. They build F-35s and C-130s today. With war…

6 January, 2026 — In an operational environment where precision, safety, and adaptability increasingly define capability, Crucial Defense Technologies is introducing Tartarus™ Gel Binary, a next-generation gelatinous binary explosive designed for tactical breaching, demolition, and specialized energetic applications. Headquartered in Southwest Florida, Crucial Defense Technologies is an emerging manufacturer rapidly building a reputation for developing compliant, high-performance energetic systems for defense, security, and industrial users. Tartarus™ Gel Binary reflects the company’s focus on modern supply chains, modularity, and operational flexibility. What Is Tartarus™? Tartarus™ Gel Binary is a patent-pending gelatinous binary explosive formulation developed to address many of the limitations…

North Conway, NH (January 7, 2026) — In its first year of public evaluation, EchoCore Suppressors made an immediate impact at the 2025 Silencer Summit, taking first and second place in the 5.56mm category with its Sector 5.56 Full Size and Sector 5.56 Compact suppressors. Tested under the industry’s most advanced and transparent standard — Shooter’s Ear (SE) LEQ dBA measurement — EchoCore’s performance marks a decisive debut for the new American manufacturer. The Silencer Summit represents the gold standard in suppressor performance testing, providing independent, data-driven comparisons across leading brands using real-world acoustic analysis. EchoCore’s dual podium finish highlights the company’s commitment to advancing suppression through precision engineering,…

Ram has finally figured out how to give the Power Wagon a Cummins diesel engine. All it had to do was drop one of the truck’s signature features. But if you’re OK with trading some actual pulling power — in the form of an electric winch — in favor of some stump-pulling torque, then the 2027 Ram Power Wagon diesel has you covered. It’s a trade-off that Ram says its buyers have been asking for. Power Wagon Means 2 Things: Off-Road Suspension, Factory Winch (Until Now) When Ram first relaunched the Power Wagon for 2005, there were two main reasons…

A new, innovative detection system for countering uncrewed aerial systems (c-UAS) conducted its first field tests at sea during the Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands this September. Rapidly developed by a small team led by officer-scholars from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the c-UAS system deployed aboard a Dutch Navy fast raiding, interception, and special forces craft (FRISC). Designed for passive operation, the system employed artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate multiple independent sensor platforms to detect and identify class 1 drones. Because these types of drones are numerous, small, and difficult to track, they pose significant threats. When…

Hot days call for cool, comfortable feet, whether on or off the trail. Just like any other footwear, a reliable pair of sandals can ensure a seamless transition through your day, no matter the summer activity. We’ve been testing the best hiking sandals for women for years now, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. Led by our sandal expert Rebecca Ross, our dedicated team of athletes has spent months in challenging craggy terrain, over river crossings, on beaches, and during everyday activities to determine the best pairs. Based on our personal experiences, we focused on maximum comfort,…

With a new year dawning, it won’t be long before manufacturers begin unleashing the first wave of 2026 product releases upon us, but there is already plenty to talk about – not least of which the fact that Jack Wolf Knives is prepping the Timber Jack, their biggest slipjoint yet, for release later this month. In fact, the Timber Jack is also the latest in Jack Wolf’s small but growing collection of collaboration models as well. This is a production version of the Tracy LaRock custom of the same name. LaRock is a perfect fit for a Jack Wolf collaboration…