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While sitting on the boat ramp at the end of an eventful day on the water, my snobby fly-fishing buddy turned to me and said, “Let me see that thing.” The “thing” he was referring to was the Shimano Compre Lite Spinning Rod in my hand. I handed it over and watched with a smirk as he guiltily flipped the bail on the reel and made a cast. A boy was about to turn into a man. The white rooster tail tied to the line shot across the river and landed on the opposite side with a plop. “Whoa, this…

DryStick Launches Practical, Reusable Dryfire Targets DryStick™ Targets announces the release of a new line of reusable adhesive dryfire targets built for shooters who value simplicity, consistency, and foundational skill development. Designed without unnecessary features or tech, DryStick™ gives firearm owners a clean, reliable way to practice sight alignment, transitions, and trigger control in any environment. Each DryStick™ target uses a repositionable adhesive that sticks to most smooth surfaces and removes cleanly without residue. Shooters can build a functional training setup in seconds using doors, cabinets, walls, garages, or other flat surfaces, making meaningful dryfire practice accessible regardless of space…

It’s a little too easy (at least for me) to dismiss alarming weather events. But there’s no denying that much of the country is about to get hit by a serious winter storm — and nothing reminds you of the importance of solid gear like a bone-chilling freeze. With several months of winter still ahead for many of us, it’s not a bad time to check out much of this week’s new gear. Comfy sleeping bags? Check. Down-filled mattresses? Check. Winter Olympics-style accessories? Got it. Cozy alpaca sweaters? Oh yeah, baby. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging…

We’ve already taken a look at the new for 2026 stuff from Civivi – but, as promised at the end of that article, its sister label We Knife Co. brought its own batch of brand new blades to Vegas this week. Here are some of the highlights. Anglex If there’s a theme this year from the We side of the tracks, it would have to be “techy;” a lot of the inbound models have a highly modern look and feel, such as the in-house designed Anglex. This big boy has a 3.89-inch wharnie with aggro, super-modern geometry. Combined with its…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More REI: Up to 50% Off on Select Items From Fjällräven  It’s rare to find Fjällräven on sale, but now’s your chance at REI. Get 30% off stylish wool sweaters and cozy flannels, and 50% off the brand’s iconic Kanken daypack. Hiking and cycling pants are also on sale. Shop Fjällräven Sale Backcountry: Up to 40% Off Ghost Whisperer Jacket Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer Jacket was our pick for best ultralight down jacket of 2025. It’s got an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, and for such a thin…

CTOMS Launches X-Belt Padding System Gen III Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – January 22, 2026 – CTOMS Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the X-Belt™ Padding System (PS) Gen III, the latest advancement to their classic low-profile, high-performance battle belt. The X-Belt PS Gen III is a streamlined outer duty belt with laser-cut MOLLE, designed for maximum comfort under full operational loads while being lighter and more durable than previous generations. Its low-profile padding is hook-and-loop adjustable, allowing a precise fit across a range of waist sizes and seasonal/operational clothing layers. The X-Belt PS Gen III integrates seamlessly with…

Cold plunge and chiller combos often cost $3,000 or more, which is why durability should be a factor when considering one. Often, a chiller will go out, or the tub itself can crack or degrade over time, especially when exposed to the elements. A cracked tub can throw that $3,000 investment right out the window. Which is why, when I saw the sturdy and no-frills build of the Eternal Ice HD Pro Ice Bath + Chiller ($3,476), I thought it might be able to handle the great outdoors.  The tub is made from 45mm linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), an extremely…

Skinning up Cameron Pass, the cool crisp air blew through the trees, and snow floated above me. The new Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pack fit seamlessly on my back as I cut a skin track up the mountain. The pack carried all my gear, clothes, and food — it was almost an extension of myself, moving freely with me as I climbed. At the top of the run, I switched from uphill to downhill mode and sipped water from the insulated hose on my right shoulder. I removed my skins, stuck them easily into the pack’s interior, and then carved…

SHOT Show 26 – Crye Precision G3 Cut Resistant (CR) Combat Shirt & Pant Developed for the British Prison Service, the CR variant of the G3 uniform offers ISO 13997 Level D/EN 388 Level 2 cut resistance using high-performance, Dyneema-blended jersey material in key areas such as groin, thighs, chest. and underarms. Additionally, the ensemble integrates the new AIRFLEX pads. Offered in sizes: Shirts: XS – 3XL in short – x long lengths Pants: 26 – 46 in short – x long lengths Black and Grey colors. This entry was posted on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 19:00 and is…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More In the last year, the knife industry faced some challenges that could have had some long-lasting impacts. From the closing of a primary U.S. steel supplier to threats of tariffs that disrupted supply chains and pricing, 2025 was, in certain regards, a hot mess. During that time of unrest, rumors of a new super-premium knife steel started to float around the internet and in circles where knife nuts gathered. As political and economic factors around the industry have cooled somewhat, it’s time to see…