Author: Jack Bogart

Base layers for women are one of those gear categories that don’t get much attention. When they work, you forget about them. When they don’t, you notice immediately. I tested the REI Co-op Midweight Long Sleeve Base Layer Top and Tights across a mix of activities, and I have some good news: They worked! I wore this set while resort skiing at Snowmass Ski Resort, uphill skiing at Buttermilk, trail running in the hills around our neighborhood, and hiking with our dog. As a true midweight synthetic base layer, this set is designed to add noticeable warmth while still functioning…

Day 2 of SHOT Show is now wrapping up, with lots to talk about – but for today we’ll focus on the new for 2026 Benchmade lineup, which stars a revised version of the beloved Bugout folder and a renewed emphasis on food prep knives. Aluminum/MagnaCut Bugout Benchmade’s lightweight wonder is now even lighter, and even thinner too. The Aluminum Bugout is, according to the Blue Butterfly, 33% thinner than the already svelte OG. Aluminum isn’t the only new metal on this model either – the blade here is made from MagnaCut for high-level, current-gen performance. Wildcoast The first of…

Lightweight, Multi-Fuel Light Provides Broad Fitment for Compact and Sub-Compact Handguns EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 20, 2026 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, launched the TLR-3®X / TLR-3®X USB, designed to combine powerful performance with multi-fuel capability. The new light brings extraordinary brightness and beam distance to compact and select sub-compact guns and provides a practical and reliable gun light option to shooting enthusiasts. The new light operates on either one CR123A battery or one Streamlight SL-B9® rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Weighing only 2.15 ounces with a disposable battery or 2.25 ounces with the SL-B9 battery, the TLR-3X…

This year, for the first time in Olympic Games history, athletes from around the world will compete in ski mountaineering — “skimo.” There will be two events: the sprint and the mixed relay, both of which will include uphill and downhill portions. If you are unfamiliar with skimo, don’t worry. While it’s growing quickly in popularity, it’s still a relatively obscure sport, largely dominated by Type-2 Fun personalities. It is not a cool slang term for going skiing more often (i.e., ski mo’, not less). Instead, it’s a blend of backcountry and cross-country skiing, with a dash of mountaineering. The goal is…

SHOT Show 26 – Badger Ordnance C1 Charging Handle Badger Ordnance recently introduced an updated, 4th generation version of their C1 Charging Handle for AR pattern rifles. Machined from a 7075 forging and finished in Type III hardcoat anodizing, it features ambidextrous operation. Offered in Black or Tan, there are versions for AR-10, AR-15, and MCX platforms. This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 18:50 and is filed under SHOT Show, Weapon Accessories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging…

Late January means two things: playoff football and the kickoff of professional bass fishing tournaments. While teams battle it out for a slot in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, bass heads are just getting started. Major League Fishing hosted the Bass Pro Tournament Stage One at Lake Guntersville this weekend, marking the beginning of a season as one comes to an end. The 2026 MLF Bass Pro Tour promises to be a good one, with new rookies joining the field. For bass fishermen, one question stands at the forefront of mind: Will forward-facing sonar techniques continue to dominate,…

Garmin unveils revolutionary Xero L60i laser rangefinder with superior optics, GPS and onboard mapping technology Mark targets with Laser Locate and maneuver to them using high-resolution digital mapping, augmented reality and advanced navigation features for an immersive visual experience OLATHE, Kan./Jan. 20, 2026/ Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is taking laser rangefinding capabilities to new horizons with the Xero® L60i. This GNSS-enabled rangefinding monocular combines premium optics with advanced technology and state-of-the-art sensors for an unparalleled rangefinding experience. With Xero L60i, users get a sharp, bright view through augmented reality technology that overlays graphics in full color, including distance, maps, navigation and…

Take a proven, multi-championship-winning powertrain and put it in a bespoke, rally-focused chassis, and what you get is the STRYKER. A new rally vehicle, which will have its own class in the American Rally Association (ARA) series in 2026 — the ARA STRYKER Challenge Series. The whole idea of this new vehicle is to offer extremely high performance in a cost-effective platform. Then, line up identical machinery at ARA rally events and let driver skill determine the results versus machinery and money. What Is a STRYKER? What exactly is this alien rally beast? The STRYKER is a custom-designed and built…

The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. Over the weekend, Life Time — the organization behind the Leadville Trail 100 and Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) race series — made headlines when it announced that it was banning drop bars from two of its three mountain biking events. This includes the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Little Sugar MTB, which are two of the six races included in the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix. Interestingly, the drop bar ban does not include Chequemagon, which is the third race categorized as MTB on the LTGP calendar. From the rules…

SHOT Show 26 – Crye Precision Introduces Combat Shorts You’ve been asking for them for years and Crye Precision has come through. Offered in three inseam lengths (5″, 7″, and 9″) they are cut in the G3.5 pattern meaning the Classic G3 pocket configuration but the new temperate fabric. You can see the three different inseam lengths as well as the three colors, Black, Ranger Green, and Black. Waist sizes are 26-46. Coming late 2026. www.cryeprecision.com This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 17:00 and is filed under Clothing, SHOT Show. You can follow any responses to…