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Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Crankbaits, spinners, spoons, wakebaits, and poppers: you’ll find them all on the U.S. Postal Service’s “a-lure-ing” new stamps featuring freshwater fishing lures. USPS dedicated its latest eye-catching postage in honor of freshwater fishermen (and women) and the legacy of crafting ingenious lures. Johnny Morris, the founder and lead outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, champions conservation and education. His namesake museum and aquarium houses over 1.5 million gallons of water and 35,000 live animals — a fitting site for the release of these beautifully photographed…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Few things will wreck a day on the water like being soaking wet and cold. Huk, traditionally known as a cool lifestyle brand with casual fishing apparel that’s both comfy and capable, is now making waves by seriously diving into performance fishing gear. The brand’s new Pro Series Jacket and Bib definitely showcase this commitment. This setup promises protection, comfort, and reliability when you really need it. GearJunkie gave a nod to Huk and the Pro Series at the 2024 ICAST. Listen, I briefly…

Providing “truth in training” to trilateral air interoperability operations with U.S., Japan and Australia SAN DIEGO – March 17, 2025 – Cubic’s Advanced Training Solutions (ATS) team delivered 4th and 5th generation Air Combat Maneuver Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, with Simplified, Planning, Execution, Analysis, Reconstruction (SPEAR) Common Data Model (CDM), to Cope North’s annual training exercise held in Guam. “Our solutions introduce a new era in training, enabling posture and deterrence, exponentially increasing warfighter readiness.” said Paul Averna, VP and GM, ATS for Cubic. “The successful mission integrated a blended environment of F-35 P5 Internal Subsystem (IS), ACMI pods, ground stations…

Nike changed the landscape of performance running shoes when it debuted the Vapor Fly 4% in 2017. Almost a decade later, every major shoe company has a racing model designed to compete with what Nike led with: carbon-plated, nitrogen-injected foams to dramatically improve runners’ performances. But Nike is incredibly commercial, sometimes inventing, but almost always chasing whatever is trending. The newest Alphafly I saw at The Running Event looked like a wearable meme. A flame pattern was sprayed across the upper while the overall package was, sorry, very clown-shoe-ish. You can’t shade the Alphafly’s performance, but it is certainly not…

Have your flights booked? We’ve got your backside covered with the best men’s travel pants on the market for 2025. From the Andean cloud forests to deep desert canyons, to long backcountry road trips and Parisian markets, these pants have been tested to tackle any adventure and do it all in style. Our travel-worn team has beaten paths around the globe in these slacks, and we’ve tested over 150 different pairs for almost a decade now. If it’s got the right stuff, we’ve saddled up in a pair. Guide author Steve Graepel leads our efforts, and he’s hot-footed it around…

The Korth NXR .44 Magnum.There are plenty of good options for this big-bore cartridge, but here’s how to select the best model for your needs.While there are many good reasons to own a .44 Magnum revolver, I think that there are plenty of reasons not to as well. So, let’s go over what you want to look for while shopping for a .44 Magnum revolver, whether you should think twice about buying one in the first place and a few serious Big Maggies to consider adding to your arsenal.How We Made Our PicksThe market isn’t exactly overflowing with .44 Magnum revolver…

Highly modular combat backpack with adjustable Y2 Carrying System now available to American customers. Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2025) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the availability of the TT MODULAR COMBAT PACK 24 SL in the U.S. Market. This small yet highly modular combat backpack is designed for adaptability, featuring the newly developed Y2 Carrying System that allows for an exceptional range of back-length adjustments, accommodating both petite and very tall users. The 24-liter TT MODULAR COMBAT PACK 24 SL is built for mission readiness, offering…

Making the steep, 12-mile long, 3,000-foot change in elevation up the notorious Davis Dam Grade to the top of Union Pass on Arizona State Route 68 can be a real challenge for anyone towing a trailer because it taxes the ability of any tow vehicle. That’s why this stretch of highway is a well-known testing ground for all the pickup manufacturers and the Society of Automotive Engineers (ASE) to determine tow ratings under the J2807 criteria. That’s what I was thinking as I looked down at the digital speedometer and saw a steady “65” registering. Along with an array of…

Xtech Tactical has just announced new grip extensions for the Springfield Hellcat and the Taurus GX4 as well as another Glock grip sleeve.One of the best parts of subcompact and micro-compact pistols is their versatility. With flush-fit mags they’re maximally concealable, but by simply inserting a magazine with a grip extension you can have a full-size grip. XTech Tactical offers several such products, but the company’s latest releases are for the Springfield Hellcat and the Taurus GX4.XTech previously offered a grip extension for 10-round Springfield Hellcat mags, but now they’re available for 11-round Hellcat mags as well. It’s made of…

The ideal motorcycle helmet for ADV touring needs to be lightweight and vent well. You’ll probably also like a shade over a broad visor for better visibility on a trail. I tested the KLIM Krios Pro last spring and summer to figure out how well it balances those needs. It’s a super-versatile helmet that’s bomber for almost everything you’ll throw at it. In short: The KLIM Krios Pro ($750) motorcycle helmet nailed all my wants for a great ADV helmet: It’s lighter than most others I’ve tested. The integration of Koroyd — an energy-absorbing core — increases breathability. The peak,…