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FirstSpear Friday Focus: FS Icon Hoodie FirstSpear’s FS ICON HOODIE blends comfort, functionality, and timeless design. Made from a soft, mid-weight blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, this all-purpose garment offers lasting comfort and exceptional durability. Featuring the iconic Speartip logo, the FS ICON HOODIE transitions seamlessly from casual wear to outdoor adventures, making it a versatile staple for any wardrobe.  As the ideal companion for fall weather it can be layered under an FS WIND CHEATER for excursions or worn solo for a relaxed, stylish look. Its clean design ensures you’re prepared for whatever the day brings. The FS ICON HOODIE balances warmth and breathability to keep you…

Building a basic AR-15 isn’t much more difficult than assembling IKEA furniture. You’ll need some hand tools, patience, and will have to refer to instructions the first few times, but it’s relatively tough to screw up if you’re mechanically proficient. Most parts fit together interchangeably, and if you run into a problem, it’s easy to find recommended solutions. The AR-10, however, is a different beast. Unlike Eugene Stoner’s 5.56x45mm golden child, the AR-10 wasn’t widely adopted for military service and therefore wasn’t standardized to the same extent as the AR-15 and M16. As a result, attempting to build — or…

Terrain 365 CAS-OTF Topo Map Edition The CAS-OTF Returns with Laser Etched Topo Map Graphics New for October 2025, Terrain 365™ in design collaboration with Prometheus Design Werx, releases the newest variant of their CAS-OTF made with an edge-holding,virtually rustproof, premium Swedish VANAX™ stainless steel alloy blade, and features a laser etched topographic map graphic on the DLC coated handles. This mini OTF is considered “California Legal” to carry and use in the state of California due to its sub-2” overall blade length. Quick snappy action, small yet mighty. Terrain 365 is Adventure Tools for All Terrains. The CAS-OTF Topo…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Well, it looks like we’re one step closer to a cyberpunk future. On Thursday, Nike announced four new products to reaffirm a commitment to innovation of outdoor gear.  Its big releases include a lightweight jacket that looks like an astronaut fashion show (and indeed, some athletes will be sporting at this winter’s Olympic Games), neuroscience-based shoes that aim to give athletes greater focus, and new cooling technology for its performance apparel. But for a brand most famous for its shoes, the most head-turning release has…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The original version of this story was published on iRunFar. This year’s edition of the race that started the backyard ultramarathon craze, the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, saw Sarah Perry of the U.K. set a new women’s record of 95 “yards,” totaling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometers). Perry exceeded the prior women’s record of 87 yards, or 362 miles (583.3 kilometers), which was set by Megan Eckert (U.S.) at last year’s Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, by eight laps, or 33.3 miles (53.6 kilometers). Eckert also…

I’ve spent decades shaving weight — grams off a bike build, scrutinizing pack weight before a climb. Weight kills performance. Every. Single. Time. But I didn’t truly understand how dramatically weight affects a vehicle until I drove my empty cargo van home from the dealer. The Lightbulb Moment I’d previously owned vans with heavy suspension modifications. Upgraded shocks, struts, springs, the works. Did they drive better than stock? Absolutely. Then I picked up my cargo van. Stock suspension. Bad tires. Zero modifications. And it drove 1,000x better than my heavily modded rigs. Better acceleration. Better turning. Better over bumps. Better…

TriStar has just announced the APOC, a new compact 9mm handgun designed to be both affordable and reliable.Plenty of Americans are looking to arm themselves for as little money as possible, and they understand that having an affordable pistol that works reliably is far more important than having the latest-and-greatest tactical features. One of the latest pistols in this class is the TriStar APOC.While TriStar doesn’t specify what aftermarket parts or magazines the APOC is compatible with, it appears to be based on a Gen 3 Glock 19. This is corroborated by its 4-inch barrel and 15-round magazine capacity, two…

A fixed blade favorite has been revived for the October 2025 Buck of the Month. The 101, the non-folding sibling to the 110 Hunter, returns with an on-season handle and upgraded blade steel. When the 101 originally released, it was obviously a big deal. Buck has always maintained a strong connection to its legacy, and they didn’t often fiddle with the fundamentals – but when the 101 came out, it signified that the Idaho shop was ready to expand their horizons and, along with other interesting derivations of the 110, explore uncharted design territory. The 101 itself has since been…

It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating jacket and bibs, put my climbing sticks together, and placed them in the Badlands 2200 backpack. With the cinch of a few straps, I had all of my gear in a nice, neat, highly mobile package. Where was I off to in such a rush? Not after deer, if that’s what you’re thinking. I had a 6-year-old’s birthday to attend,…

SDS Arms Announces Return of Tisas 1911 A1 Stakeout .45 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – October 20, 2025 – SDS Arms is proud to announce the return of the Tisas 1911 A1 Stakeout, inspired by blending modern features of the Duty lineup with the 1911 U.S. Army model. Chambered in .45 ACP, the Stakeout offers the classic 1911 experience with refinements for today’s shooters. Set apart by its traditional GI profile, the Tisas Stakeout features subtle military-style markings and checkered walnut grips. Blending this classic styling with versatility, the Stakeout performs for range use, carry or within a collection. While honoring the…