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Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Quality outdoor gear is an investment. Thankfully, twice a year, you can save up to 50% on your favorite outdoor brands at the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale. This highly anticipated sale gives adventurers a chance to add to their gear closets without breaking the bank — and it’s happening now through August 22 on Backcountry.com. As a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, Backcountry carries top-rated products from some of the best brands in the business. From big-ticket items like tents and outerwear…

According to their website, “H.L. Dalis is the nation’s oldest, multi-line wholesale distributor of consumer electronics, industrial electronics, sporting goods, and related products. We are a prime specialty supplier to many industries, including the cellular, automotive, broadcast, sporting, military and marine trades. It is their 100th anniversary, and to mark the occasion they commissioned a special run of Paramilitary 2’s, with a Lady Liberty motif.   “Please see attached-for our 100th Anniversary, SPYDERCO has graciously agreed to do a completely unique exclusive for HL DALIS. Certain to become an instant collectible, we are pleased to offer our first exclusive in…

Knife Rights applauds President Trump’s Executive Order Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans. For many years banks have discriminated against knifemakers and manufacturers. This executive order may go a long way towards preventing future de-banking efforts against our community. I urge you to read the whole EO to understand its full scope. The EO mentions Operation Choke Point “by which Federal regulators pushed banks to minimize their involvement with individuals and companies engaged in lawful activities and industries disfavored by regulators based on factors other than individualized, objective, risk-based standards.” A number of knife companies were caught up in this…

Edmonton, Alberta (August 2025) CTOMS was founded in 2006 as a tactical medicine training company and evolved into a global leader in innovative micro-rope solutions for tactical and rescue operations. CTOMS is excited to announce the acquisition of Performance Manufacturing, an experienced manufacturing company more recently known for producing key rope control devices for CTOMS’ TRACE Systems and Firefly, the world’s smallest and lightest comprehensive capability micro-rope system and vertical egress/bail-out system, respectively. This acquisition also brings with it the Amarok Technical Gear brand, including complementary products like the Helo Lanyard™ for adjustable safety retention in a helicopter and the…

While mummy bags are all the rage for backpacking, sometimes you need a bit more room to spread out. And where those bags prioritize weight and packability, the best camping sleeping bags are able to go fully luxe. From the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the alpine of Colorado and the hills of Appalachia, we took to our tents and put bags to the test in order to find the top choices. Our testing team has collectively spent years sleeping under the stars using sleeping bags, and all of that knowledge went into our evaluations. Whether you’re after the…

Redding Reloading Equipment is known for making handloading tools and accessories and is now coming with new die sets that are tailored for the 6mm ARC, 22 ARC and 338 ARC cartridges. These new die sets underscore Redding’s commitment to supporting emerging and innovative cartridges that meet the evolving needs of precision shooters, hunters and enthusiasts of modern-rifle platforms. First created by Hornady Manufacturing, the ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) family has gained considerable traction in recent years for its superior ballistic performance in compact, high-efficiency platforms. Redding’s new offerings provide serious reloaders with the precision tools required to maximize performance…

It’s August, which means it is that time of year again. I have done this for sixteen years in a row on one site or another and there is no reason to buck tradition. In case you aren’t familiar, here are the four price brackets. This year there are a lot of newcomers and upheaval in a list that has been pretty static for a few years. The BOSS 35 is no more as it is no longer in production. Spyderco released the best knife they have made in decades. Exceed Designs is throwing down. And there is a ton…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More You don’t truly appreciate a warm sleeping pad until you’ve used a bad one — or, until you’ve slept without one altogether. That thermal barrier between you and the cold ground makes the difference between a comfortable night under the stars and a miserable one. That’s why the progression of backpacking sleeping pads has historically trended toward lighter and warmer evolutions. With its soon-to-release Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad, EXPED claims to have the next link in that evolutionary chain. According to the brand, the…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Columbia worked incredibly hard to make a jacket so soft. The brand jokes that its Amaze Puff jacket is so soft and cozy, it might need a warning label. The Columbia Amaze Puff insulated jackets are packed full of responsibly sourced down and have an ultra-soft, weather-resistant nylon shell fabric. Beyond that, the jackets have several thoughtful design elements that should prove handy during everyday wear in the coldest months. Shop Columbia Amaze Puff Jackets Columbia Amaze Puff These three Amaze Puff jackets share…

B&T USA is now offering its Phoenix family of pistols in the United States. This new product family is composed of two sub-variants, the Drake and Redback series. Because both the Phoenix Redback and Drake pistols are the spiritual descendants of the Swiss Sphinx pistol, all are based on the classic hammer-fired, metal framed CZ-75 pistol design. This means that the entirety of the B&T Phoenix family bears some visual resemblance to both the Swiss Sphinx and the classic CZ-75 profile, including the signature narrow slide that rides inside the frame. The B&T Drake and Redback pistols are all full-size…