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Sneak Peek – Nutsof’s The Brim 2.0 The year is 2025. The Empire introduces the Scout Trooper to its ranks. The Brim 2.0 version will be available before the end of the year in MultiCam. www.nutsof.com This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 14:00 and is filed under Helmets. 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 is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

Just this past week I was on a “girl’s trip” to Kentucky with two friends. We were gone two days and one night, which obviously meant only one overnight stay in a hotel. We did not pick the hotel at random; it needed to meet certain standards. We needed it to be in a safe area, have a good reputation, two queen beds and one pullout couch, be within 30 minutes of our Saturday destination, have food close by and it needed to have a large parking lot so we could park our huge truck pulling an 18-foot trailer. Once…

Spectre Military Equipment – Protected Compass Pouch While most of us in the US rely on the issue Lensatic Compass, many use various versions of the Silva line. Manufactured from laser cut Cordura, the pouch is reinforced with Curv’s PauaSkin to offer rigidity and protect the compass. Additionally, the compass can be accessed from top or bottom and there’s a tether eyelet inside so you can tie it down. Now this is interesting, it’s available with two different attachment variants. The MOLLE variant features PALS and the tear away variant is backed with Velcro hook which fits directly onto the…

During AUSA Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer announced several qualification badge updates including the implementation of a Mountaineering badge to holders of Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) “E” which is awarded to graduates of the Basic Military Mountaineering Course (BMMC) a National Guard course held at Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) in Vermont. For decades graduates have worn the Ram’s Head insignia. While not authorized for active duty Soldiers, National Guard troops have probably worn the badge on their uniform. In fact, it has a long history in the Army. It was derived from the Distinctive Unit Insignia…

Nov. 19 Event Hosted by GA-ASI and Supported by Lockheed Martin Venturesand Brainport Attracts Cross-Section of Netherlands’ High-Tech Sector SAN DIEGO – 02 December 2024 – On November 19, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted its first Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Approximately 200 people attended the event that provided Dutch businesses with an opportunity to present their capabilities to GA-ASI and other companies interested in possible collaborations. GA-ASI was joined for the event by the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Hunters tall and small rejoice. Matthews Archery got a little more inclusive for 2025. I know, most of you don’t have to worry about it. But the fact is, a fair number of archers (like me) have a really hard time finding bows that fit. That’s part of the reason that I’m stoked to write about the 2025 Matthews Archery lineup. The line includes the LIFT X, LIFT XD, and LIFT RS. These similar models showcase innovative technologies to enhance tuning precision, durability, and,…

The Black Hills 77-grain MK262 Mod1, arguably one of the most successful 5.56mm cartridges made. There are plenty of great 5.56 rounds out there, too many to mention, but this is the one to beat.Just like the girl next door, 5.56 NATO had it all along and you just couldn’t see it.One of the interesting parts about being a gun writer, in particular for these esteemed pages, is that I get to see some of the interesting behind-the-scenes stuff that goes into creating new guns and ammunition. However, one of the main things that a good gun writer does isn’t…

Setting out from the parking lot of Meadow Mountain, it was bright, sunny, and in the mid-40s — warm for a February ski tour. But that didn’t last long. About halfway to the summit’s ski shack, clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped sharply, and winds started picking up, biting through my fleece midlayer. I donned my Artilect M-Formation 3L shell and felt instant relief. I grabbed the zipper tab — one of this jacket’s most high-tech features — and pulled it up to my chin, sealing in my body heat. Up came the hood, and I continued up the mountain.…

Arctic Technical Gear – Bottle Strap This is the Bottle Strap from Arctic Technical Gear which is compatible with their General Purpose Canteen pouch or GPC, Hybrid Nalgene Pouch, TCR Placard V2, MODSAW pouch and Stacked MODGP pouch. Coming soon, it retains multiple types of Nalgene bottles and issued canteens. All components are Berry compliant including webbing and ITW buckles. www.arctictechnicalgear.com This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 20:00 and is filed under Load Carrying. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a…

When you think of New York City, it’s easy to imagine all the makings of a concrete jungle — towering skyscrapers in place of mountain peaks and more light pollution than starlight. But amid the hustle and bustle, the city’s parks and green spaces offer a chance to enjoy nature without leaving the five boroughs.  Hike on forested trails or past coastal wetlands. Spot diverse wildlife (yes, more than pigeons and rodents). Or picnic by a babbling stream. And the best part? These pockets of outdoor bliss are all accessible via public transportation.   1. Inwood Hill Park (Manhattan) Just off…