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Sometimes in life, you unexpectedly find yourself in situations where you just wanna say, “Screw it.” That’s where the FixBoy is designed to come in, as it’s a compact titanium bit driver with magnetic storage slots for five bits. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the FixBoy is made by Hong Kong gadget company Eck Studio. The device is made of Grade 5 titanium with a stonewashed silver or anodized black finish, it measures 45 mm long by 20 mm wide (1.8 by 0.8 in) when not in use, and is claimed to tip the scales at 31.1 g…

If I had to list the top three things that I hate carrying, but need when I head out on an adventure, it’s food, water, and a means of cooking and eating said food. It seems ridiculous to condemn the few things I need to survive, but here we are — and I’ve felt this way for years. Additionally, although I won’t say I’ve gone ultralight as part of an undefined midlife crisis, I prefer carrying fewer things and a smaller pack. Because of that, I have been working on ways to minimize my cooking setup. With help from both…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital Editor, curating…

Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, will supply the French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels with six THeMIS UGVs, which will be integrated with route clearance systems and delivered to Ukraine. CNIM Systèmes Industriels will provide Ukraine with six ROCUS (Route Clearance Unmanned Systems). Financed by the French government, ROCUS UGVs will be delivered to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) for rapid ground clearance. The ROCUS was developed based on the THeMIS platform and includes a route clearance payload developed and adapted by CNIM Systèmes Industriels. ROCUS UGVs extend the stand-off distance from threats and…

A packraft, simply put, is an inflatable boat that you can roll up and put in your backpack to carry for significant distances. We’ve tested these lightweight watercraft since the early days and used them to ferry us deep into expeditions, and now more than 20 years down the line, we’ve found the best packrafts for any adventurer. Packrafts now lean into all types of specialized use, from whitewater crushers that’ll keep up with hardshell kayaks to ultralight buckets to ferry you across a lake during an ultramarathon. We’ve tested them all, and paid special mind to ease of use,…

Hey everyone, it’s time for another edition of “Someone Loaned Me a Knife, Let’s Try Not to Pound It Through a Log,” and this time, it’s my favorite, the Hawk Knives. And why, yes, Hawk Knives trust me enough with a prototype, and I don’t believe it either. Now, this article is about the newest model in the lineup—you’re excited, I’m excited—and specifically, we’re excited for the Idaho-made Talon. I mean, all Hawk knives, like their mainline knives, are made in Idaho in a shop. I have met Gavin. Nice guy. Hawk Knife Design was founded by Gavin and his…

Cubic Awarded U.S. Air Force Production Order for Encrypted Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) Delivering proven solutions for real-world operations, training and test SAN DIEGO September 9, 2024 – Cubic Defense, the world’s leading provider of advanced air combat training, announced the first production order for its encrypted Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) upgrade from the U.S. Air Force. The modernization allows 4th Gen aircraft to train seamlessly with 5th Gen aircraft, enhancing the overall operational readiness for the Combat Air Force. “ACMI delivers “Truth in Training,” allowing aircrew to perform mission exercises from anywhere while generating ultra-precise information on…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Before they launched Rocket Ramps, Ted Jaramillo and Henry Lanman were just two kids who wanted to ride mountain bikes. When their skills surpassed the trails and infrastructure available to them, the Santa Fe locals decided to take matters into their own hands. “You can’t have a solid mountain biking scene without the trails to support it,” Jaramillo says.  Rocket Ramps specializes in designing and building custom bike parks and trails, often in regions where mountain biking infrastructure is minimal or nonexistent. Their work…

Zero Tolerance has just released the 0203, a brand new folding knife. The 0203 follows in the classic ZT archetype as a large, heavy duty folder made from premium materials. It’s hard to ignore a 4-inch blade, especially when the shape is a bit spicy, as it is here on the 0203. It’s a drop point, but one with an expanded belly with quite a bit of sweep, and a harpoon-style swedge created by a concave divot on the back half of the spine. This is a working knife for sure, at home powering through tough, fibrous materials like cardboard,…

Strike Industries – Carbon Fiber Suppressor Alignment Rods You get a set of carbon fiber Alignment Rods for multiple calibers such as — .223/5.56mm, 7.62/.300 Blackout, 8.6mm/.338 Lapua, 6.5mm., 9mm, and .45 to verify that your suppressor is properly aligned with the barrel of your firearm to avoid baffle strikes or other serious malfunctions or accidents. Made from durable carbon fiber with tight straightness tolerances (within 0.003″), these rods help prevent baffle strikes by confirming proper concentricity between your suppressor and barrel. After installing your can, simply insert your rod with the correct caliber to get a visual confirmation that…