Author: Jack Bogart

Dry bags have a single goal — keeping your gear dry. Whether your raft gets flipped, you take a spill in a creek, or you get caught in an unexpected downpour, it’s essential that clothing, sleeping bags, electronics, and other necessities stay dry. If your gear has ever been soaked in the wilderness, you know how difficult — or even life-threatening — it can be, taking a toll physically and mentally. We’ve been there, and it inspired our hunt for the best tool for the job. Whether you’re hiking along Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail or sea kayaking off the pristine…

Rotapoint at the USASOC Sniper Competition After making its debut at the 2024 competition, at least two of the top five finishing teams at the recent 2026 USASOC International Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, used the Rotapoint Watch Cap. We are told the 3rd and 4th place teams received Watch Caps at the prize table and are looking forward to putting them to use. This 15-second demonstration by a longtime user shows the core capability clearly. Three rounds at 160 meters with a red dot, with a 90-degree target transition at 10X magnification. rotapoint.com/collections/watch-caps This entry was posted…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Over the last 40 years, Leatherman has pioneered the multitool category. Its pliers-first design revolutionized the world of everyday carry tools so much that the brand name “Leatherman” is nearly synonymous with the now-common design. And over the course of those decades, Leatherman has brainstormed myriad designs that haven’t seen the light of day. Well, some of them are finally hitting the virtual shelves. Today through Thursday, April 2, Leatherman gives fans a rare opportunity to purchase some of these hard-to-obtain models through its…

CMC Triggers, San Tan Tactical, and SOUSA Optics are proud to announce the appointment of Ozge Cumberland as President, effective immediately. Ozge joins the organization with over a decade of executive leadership experience within the firearms and outdoor industry. She brings a powerful combination of financial expertise, operational discipline, and strategic execution, with a proven ability to scale organizations, strengthen infrastructure, and drive sustained growth. Throughout her career, Ozge has led cross-functional teams across finance, operations, and business management, consistently delivering results through structure, accountability, and performance-focused leadership. She is known for building systems that enable companies to grow efficiently…

One of the long-time problems with bear canisters is that they’re bulky, take up a lot of pack space, and don’t compress. When you’re out in bear country for multiple days, the empty space inside your canister grows as your food supply diminishes. By the end of a backpacking trip, the canister is usually reduced to a fancy (and heavy) garbage can. That’s why BearVault designed its BV One — a bear canister that expands, allows for compartmentalization, and compresses based on how much storage space you need. It’s a clever innovation in a gear category that doesn’t see much…

Many years ago, I used a cheap floating gun sleeve for duck hunting, but gave it up after a season or two. It was just too much of a hassle, and I didn’t see enough benefit in using it to protect my old hunting shotgun. However, as my shotguns have increased in price, I have again come to see the benefit of protecting them with a gun sleeve. When the Duck Camp Canvas Gun Sleeve arrived at my door, I was still skeptical that it would protect my shotgun from everything the coming duck season would throw at us. I…

Australian weapons and munitions prime NIOA and US aerospace and defence company General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the potential supply of 70mm rockets to equip the Australian Army’s new Apache helicopters. An Apache helicopter fires off a Hydra-70 rocket. Australian-owned NIOA has inked a deal with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to potentially supply the ADF with the 70mm family of rockets. Photo courtesy: DVIDS The potential supply of these rockets to the ADF would build upon current ADF 70mm rocket supply arrangements through Foreign Military Sales. The multiple natures…

To the south of Canyonlands and Arches, east of Capitol Reef, and north of the Grand Canyon is a place some have called “America’s lost National Park.” It’s dominated by magnificent sandstone arches and natural bridges, cathedral-like grottos, winding slot canyons, picturesque waterfalls, and hundreds of unexplored Native American cultural sites. It’s called Glen Canyon — and many Americans have never heard of it. Because, in 1963, it was submerged under hundreds of feet of water to create Lake Powell Reservoir. Glen Canyon Dam sits at the headwaters of the Grand Canyon, holding back the reservoir, generating power for millions…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #Guns #History Modularity is the holy gospel in military circles these days. Distilled to its essence, a modular weapon system uses a single basic chassis that can then be customized to perform specific missions. Think of it like Barbie dolls for gun guys. By mixing and matching accessories, you can be ready for a hard day at the office, a vigorous romp through the woods, or a festive night on the town. Springfield Armory has gone all in on modularity. Their superlative Echelon pistol is built around a removable, serialized Central…

The Barrett America’s 250th Series is now shipping in limited quantities to distributors nationwide. Customers are encouraged to contact their preferred dealer for availability. If not currently in stock, dealers can request units through their distributor. With extremely limited production, availability will be short. Interested customers are encouraged to act quickly. This release consists of 500 total collectible rifles, representing “Two .50s for 250.” This exclusive series includes 250 twenty-inch Model 82A1® rifles and 250 twenty-inch M107A1® rifles, each meticulously crafted as a tribute to American independence and innovation. The 20-inch M107A1 rifles carry serial numbers FREEDOM001 through FREEDOM250 and…