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How do you make a better travel backpack? If you’re Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design the ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack ($85). Most packable bags fall into two camps: bulky bricks that don’t compress, or flimsy sacks with no organization, and the folks at Pack Hacker, a sister site to GearJunkie, drew on years of expertise to address these issues. This versatile bag is built for travelers who crave more organization than typical packable bags offer. Check out an in-depth first…

For us “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering said skill. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time.  This close-range pistol drill emphasizes speed, precision, and shot cadence in a high-pressure scenario. We all know how important it is to stop a threat immediately—and how hard that can be with pistol calibers. This drill gives me the chance to practice at two different speeds: one for the torso and one for the head. Shooters engage an 8-inch…

FN America delivered test and evaluation samples of two all-new weapon systems, along with ammunition, as part of a long-term development contract with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) early this month. The company also conducted new equipment training (NET) and armorer’s training for both systems to demonstrate maintenance at the unit level. “FN’s ultimate goal is to advance from development into production and field a final solution that provides operators a system that is easier to operate, more accurate and more effective than anything available today,” said Mark Cherpes, president and CEO for FN America.…

Former USNORTHCOM and NORAD Commander Adds Strategic Defense Expertise, Reflecting Industry Momentum for Global Cyber C-UAS Leader RA’ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., October 21st, 2025 — D-Fend Solutions, the leader in field-proven radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, today announced that General Glen D. VanHerck (USAF, Ret.) has joined the company’s Advisory Board. General VanHerck’s decision to join D-Fend’s Advisory Board further validates the company’s pioneering role at the forefront of cyber counter-drone technology. General VanHerck retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2024 following a distinguished career, culminating as Commander of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and…

ARLINGTON, Va.,–AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a contract award from the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) for its tactical mission planning and command and control (C2) software for the Human-Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Increment 1 program. HMIF accelerates the fielding of robotic formations to leverage machines to offload risk and provides Soldiers with additional information for decision-making for armored and infantry formations. Each formation will include ground and air systems and enablers to aid in the human decision-making process to find, fix, and engage enemy targets. HMIF prototype development supports existing and future robotic…

Subgun Named for a Snake-Eater The mongoose is a carnivorous mammal, a quick little bold badass impervious to most venoms that hails from Africa and south Asia. They’re known for adventurous attacks on dangerous creatures like king cobras and scorpions. This celebrated snake-eater once even graced the sides of quart cans of Mongoose Malt Liquor, complete with a cobra in the mouth. But this article isn’t about mammals or 8-percent ABV adult beverages, but instead the new 9mm Nemo Arms pistol caliber carbine. And while it remains to be seen if this one can eat a competitor named the Scorpion,…

By Clayton Walker Posted in #Guns Readers of this site are likely familiar with Springfield Armory’s excellent Echelon handgun, thanks not only to the exceptional level of interest the gun has generated, but also due to previous coverage and shooting impressions from our team of expert gunwriters. Pistoleros in the Golden State recently got some good news in that they’re now (finally) able to purchase an Echelon of their very own. The Echelons recently added to “the roster” is something of a paradox. On one hand, it’s an Echelon through-and-through, sharing the same build quality, adaptability, accuracy,…

Splitboarding flips the resort experience on its head: Rather than riding chairlifts, you climb uphill then descend untouched backcountry terrain. It’s equal parts challenge and reward. Choosing the right splitboard makes all the difference between a slog and a smooth, unforgettable tour. It’s important to choose a splitboard that fits your expectations. Splitboard technology has come a long way from the days of running your old board across a table saw. There’s no shortage of designs. You can go for a dependable all-arounder like the Jones Men’s Solution Splitboard. If you have big feet and wear big snowboard boots, you…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More You heard that right, the iconic “FJ” nameplate is back next year. Toyota plans to launch the Land Cruiser FJ in the Japanese market in mid-2026. What is unknown at this time, is where else on the globe we might see this new little off-road capable SUV. Only time will tell if we get it here in North America, but like the Suzuki Jimny that we so desperately want, we likely can’t have this either. 2026 Land Cruiser FJ Revealed The full public reveal…

Victorinox is making a bold, modern push with the new Alox Refined Collection. This series, consisting of three models, features not only a brand new look, but some modern features that are not common in the Victorinox catalog. As with most Victorinox models, the differences between the Refined Collection knives – the OneFold, Synergy, and Synergy X – comes down to what tools they each contain; but the defining features, the elements that make the Refined collection refined, are present on the whole family, as is the presence of aluminum oxide, or Alox, scales – one of the signature materials…