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KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (28.01.2026) UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems, announces the return of the UF PRO Striker Challenge in 2026. The military-inspired endurance event will take place on 12 September 2026 in Pokljuka Plateau, offering participants a demanding experiencein alpine terrain. The UF PRO Striker Challenge is designed to test performance under pressure through a combination of sustained physical effort, technical execution, and decision-making. The 2026 edition will feature a 15 km course with 19 military-inspiredobstacles set across challenging terrain. Final classification prioritises successful obstacle completion, followed by total course time, placing emphasis on execution rather than speedalone. Participants can…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – The U.S. Army has established the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition, PAE AS&A, at Picatinny Arsenal under the command of Maj. Gen. John T. Reim. The move is a key part of broader Continuous Transformation efforts intended to increase efficiency and accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter. The new organization was activated at a ceremony held on January 20 at Picatinny Arsenal where several thousand team members from all involved organizations were introduced to the new command. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, the Honorable…

Do we really need another brand carrying hunting clothing? After spending a few days in Wyoming wearing the never-before-seen Kifaru hunting apparel, I can unequivocally say, yes. Yes, we do. If you’re not familiar with Kifaru, it’s a brand that specializes in making high-quality packs and hunting accessories with what I would call a Western, backcountry focus. Every piece of gear I’ve used from the company has been stellar, to say the least. The newly launched clothing line follows suit in both quality and performance. A big part of that is thanks to Aris Sergakis, who designed it. Kifaru didn’t…

Not every resort day calls for uber-technical women’s ski pants. This is especially true when warmth and comfort at a ski resort matter more than breathability or weight. On those days, that’s when I reached for The North Face Freedom Insulated Snow Pants, designed for skiers who want reliable warmth and protection without a premium-shell price tag. After a whole weekend of testing the Freedom snow pants at Aspen Snowmass, it was clear these pants aren’t chasing high-end technical performance. But that’s not a bad thing. Instead, they’re aimed at recreational skiers (like most of us!) who want dependable warmth…

We address some of the downsides, and upsides, of carrying a revolver for self-defense.The Western lawman. Cop movies set in the 1970s and ’80s. Detective pulp novels with dames and private investigators. Wyatt Earp. Roger Murtaugh getting too old for this sh*t. All these share two common traits: unironic mustaches and deadly wheel guns. But there’s more to the revolver than history, pop culture, and a throwback to ancient days.Wyatt Earp.There are people in the gun world who wonder why this far into the 21st century anyone would choose a revolver over a modern semi-auto pistol. Well, we’re glad you…

If The Sims took place in a national park instead of quaint neighborhoods filled with horny avatars, I suppose it might look something like Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. After all, there’s a video game for everything these days, so why not make one focused on park rangers? That’s the gist behind Ranger’s Path. It’s an upcoming release from Epic Games, a major player in the video game industry that created the cultural phenomenon Fortnite and the Unreal game engine (if you don’t know, ask your gamer friend). Early trailers for the game, which gets an “early release” on March 10, show…

San Antonio, Texas (February 3, 2026) – The Blaser R8 Professional 2.0 is the modern evolution of this iconic straight-pull rifle, with enhanced features to improve your hunting experience. Featuring a new, ergonomically optimized vertical pistol grip for increased comfort and improved control when firing, the R8 Professional 2.0’s ambidextrous palm swell fits both right- and left-handed shooters. Other enhancements include new molded elastomer grip inserts, manufactured using 2K technology, which have a better surface texture for improved grip in the worst weather conditions. The Diamond Like Carbon A+ (DLC A+) coating of the barrel surface provides the ultimate protection…

Florida lawmakers are advancing a sweeping agriculture bill that includes a little-noticed provision with potentially far-reaching consequences for free speech. Section 47 of House Bill 433 expands Florida’s agricultural disparagement law in a way critics say could make speaking up for wildlife habitat and environmental protection legally dangerous. At issue is an amendment to Section 865.065 of the Florida Statutes, a law that allows agricultural producers to sue over public statements they claim falsely disparage their products. While similar “food libel” laws exist in other states, Florida’s proposed expansion is broader than most and, according to critics, crosses a line…

Fresh off the line from TOPS we’ve got El Chappito, the frankly adorable, shrunk-down, EDC-sized brother of the company’s famous heavy duty cleaver. El Chappo is a bit of a modern legend in the TOPS lineup. Designed, like many of the company’s signature blades, by TOPS CEO Leo Espinoza, El Chappo impressed not only with its obvious capability in the kitchen, but by its robust build quality that allowed it to tackle some chores not strictly speaking of a culinary bent; when we first covered El Chappo in 2018, we dubbed it an “outdoors-oriented cleaver.” The same – in some…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More There’s a new kid on the block… sort of. SITKA, manufacturer of premium hunting goods, made a big splash by launching a new product line: SITKA Fish. It promises to bring the same high level of performance to the water that hunters have relied on in the field for many decades. The reasoning is simple. Almost every hunter is an angler as well. SITKA is already familiar with the customer base and certainly has experience making quality gear that can withstand the elements. “Fishing…