Author: Jack Bogart

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — While man transportable robotic systems, MTRS, aren’t new to the U.S. Army, the way instructors at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence’s Chemical Defense Training Facility, CDTF, are incorporating the robots into training is transforming the way chemical Soldiers perform site exploration. According to Master Sgt. Rolando Silguero, CDTF noncommissioned officer in charge, the facility began a three-phase integration process of the man transportable robotic system in the summer of 2025 to professional military education curriculum, specifically the CBRN Senior Leader and Captains Career Courses. “The primary focus is to include operating procedures as well…

Large uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturer to accelerate development and deployment of aircraft at volumes not seen since WW II OXNARD, Calif.–Swarm Aero (Swarm), a developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, today announced the opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center from a ribbon cutting event at the new 80,000 square foot facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas at Drake Field. Swarm, headquartered in Oxnard, California, will use this facility to accelerate the development and deployment of the company’s large UAV. Its Arkansas operations will have the ability to produce 1,000s of UAVs and will create hundreds of high-skill aerospace jobs over…

Over 300 million people visit sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS) every year. In the past, the agency has done its best to manage and control visitors to popular parks and monuments. Long lines at entry and parking lot snafus can easily affect people’s experiences. Large crowds also have a greater physical impact on these protected natural places. Recently, however, the NPS made several changes to make it easier to explore certain areas of national parks. It’s a controversial move that has garnered support from some and vehement opposition from others. While the new rules will expand access,…

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 20, 2026 – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, introduces its Model 110 Core Series, a lineup that redefines versatility and performance for hunters and precision shooters alike. Building upon the esteemed Trophy Series, the Core Series introduces the innovative AccuFit V2 stock system, offering unparalleled customization and adaptability in the field. The AccuFit V2 stock system provides toolless adjustments for length of pull and comb height, ensuring a personalized fit for every shooter. Additionally, interchangeable grip modules allow users to tailor the rifle’s ergonomics to their preference, enhancing comfort and control during use.  “The 110…

Outdoor gear has increasingly threaded the needle between practical upgrades and aesthetic appeal, and today’s Emerging Gear has loads of both. A beautiful blanket made from one of the earth’s strongest materials? Check. Super-durable gear for outdoor adventures with man’s best friend? Check. A cooler that costs more than a PlayStation 5? … Yeah, that’s here, too. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Gear for Adventurous Dogs (Photo/Ruffwear) Ruffwear already makes some of the best gear for dogs that GearJunkie has tested. The brand’s Front Range Dog Harness has already proven highly durable over five years,…

Buck Knives’s thirteenth stealth run has arrived and, while thirteen is sometimes considered an unlucky number, it won’t be for any fans of Buck’s most famous folder. The new stealth run 110 Auto Elite dresses up the automatic variant of the knife in all the right ways. The Folding Hunter family tree has more branches than Starbucks at this point, with not only major format variations – such as the Auto Elite – but, within these variations, smaller editions and riffs, making tracking quite difficult – but maybe we’ll leave that to the Buckologists out there and just enjoy each…

Across the country, a growing number of retail workers are choosing to unionize — including many who work for some of the outdoor industry’s most celebrated brands. On Friday, workers at a Patagonia store in Manhattan, New York, started the process of joining a labor union. A “supermajority” of the SoHo store’s roughly 30 employees signed cards indicating their desire to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The workers are asking Patagonia to voluntarily recognize their unionization effort. If the brand declines, the employees will hold a vote to determine whether they officially join RWDSU. It’s only the…

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters now offers their extremely popular The Works with a premium Nanuk™ 903 hard case and a customized, form fitted foam interior that includes MOLLE  panels and bit holders. The Works with Hardcase Toolkit has the most useful and critical tools necessary for properly torquing rifle actions, optics mounts, scope rings, sights, and other accessories. Properly torquing the rifle action and other components is critical for consistency, accuracy, and reliability. The Works with Hardcase Toolkit combines the Fix It Sticks Torque Limiter Kit (or an…

I die a little bit inside every time I see the word “hybrid” in a ski boot description. It’s historically a euphemism for “great at nothing.” So I was feeling standoffish from the start with the Scarpa 4-Quattro GTs, less than eager to sink days of testing into a boring product and lots of uphill hours in an alpine boot masquerading as a legitimate touring option. I slipped the 4-Quattros ($670) on my feet and walked around. Huh, I thought to myself. Maybe this won’t be so bad after all. I grabbed a bundle of skis and set out toward…

My take: Destination weddings should be banned. Until we balance the broader social scales, however, I’m stuck ponying up the dough to fly out to Cabo, or Maui, or whatever. If I can tack the ceremony onto the return leg of some far-flung place I actually want to visit, though, it’s enough of a balm to get me in the airplane seat. Or at least a more palatable use of airline miles. Pulling this off requires a tailored travel closet, and this January, I packed the multipurpose Unbound Merino Travel Pants as I legged it down to Costa Rica, hitting…