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The places I like to hike are generally poorly blazed and aren’t easy to find on a map. That way, I get to wander around, foraging and grooming overgrown trails, with the reward of hanging my hammock without being bothered. Because of this, I need to be able to carry axes, saws, ropes, wedges, and the kind of tools most people don’t take on average day hikes. Recently, one of my favorite pack makers, Mountainsmith, has been releasing products designed to exceed the needs of the average hiker. The EVO line is made from durable materials with a focus on…

TacJobs – Applications Open for Army MOS 40D Space Operations Specialist The initial window for Soldiers to apply for the Army’s newest military occupational specialty (MOS), 40D – Space Operations Specialist, is open. Soldiers can opt-into the selection board from now until April 30, 2026. HRC will publish a MILPER message in January 2026 to provide guidance on the application process and way forward for transition to 40D. You can also find specific details at the 40D SharePoint site linked below. All questions on the upcoming MILPER and transition to 40D can be answered by visiting the 40D – Space…

It’s been a tough few years for Nissan, the second-largest Japanese automaker struggling to reverse a series of setbacks that have forced it to make major cutbacks in production and employment around the world. For customers, of course, that’s just noise in the background, and they’re more likely to ask, “What have you done for me lately?” The good news is that the answer is, “A lot.” We’ve gotten an all-new version of the Leaf and will soon see the return of the quirky Xterra. For those looking for a solid, handsome, and well-equipped three-row SUV, meanwhile, there’s the updated…

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the return of a legendary American break-action, over/under shotguns with the Ruger Red Label III, renewing Ruger’s dedication to being a full-line manufacturer of firearms. Ruger’s original Red Label was launched in 1977, and had a well-earned reputation for reliability, good looks and American-made quality. Ruger maintains that legacy with the Red Label III, while upgrading it with premium materials and world-class fit and finish. This new Red Label shotgun is constructed by skilled craftsmen at one of the world’s premier makers of fine firearms, Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC). It marks a new…

Military historians, professionals, and strategists attributed U.S. military victories in World Wars I and II to two basic points: 1) The U.S. possessed deeper industrial capacity to support the war, and 2) As a result of American cultural norms and values, U.S. Soldiers were better prepared to outthink their adversaries.(1) While these variables’ impact on American success in the World Wars is debatable, the discussion frames a larger, crucial question for the U.S. Army: What should the Army focus on to remain the dominant land force in future wars? The Army, along with other elements of the U.S. government, continually…

The first Ozark Trail knife was an experiment in limbo pricing (how low can you go?) and sourcing real knife components. This knife, which has no official name — hence the “Ozark Trail Tanto” — is not just a daring loss leader, it is also an outstanding and cohesive piece, a knife with real chops. At $20 plus tax, you get a knife with the best non-powder metal steel on the planet. When you pair that with great ergonomics, good materials, and an interesting colorway, the Ozark Trail Tanto looks like the very best knife for the money available in 2025. …

Taurus USA keeps expanding its Raging Hunter Revolver portfolio with new models and chamberings. The latest variant to join its ranks is the new Taurus Raging Hunter chambered for the straight-walled .350 Legend cartridge.  “Adding .350 Legend to the Raging Hunter lineup was a natural step. It gives shooters a modern, straight-walled option with the stout terminal performance they trust the Taurus Raging Hunter series for,” said Michael Marotte, Marketing Director at Taurus. “We kept everything that made Raging Hunter legendary: strength, reliability, and practical field features. It tuned the platform for the demands of .350 Legend loads.” The Taurus…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Gear We need to talk about stopping power because there’s a lot of garbage floating around. Misinformation that might get you hurt. Or worse, make you overconfident in your carry gun’s ability to end a fight instantly. Let me clear something up right now. Medical professionals experienced in evaluating gunshot wounds often cannot distinguish between wound paths from common handgun calibers during surgery or autopsy. That’s from the FBI’s own ballistic research. Not internet forum experts. Not gun shop commandos. Actual doctors. So, when someone starts going on about how their .45…

A few weeks after standing idle at the SEMA show, Toyota lit the ignition on the Scion 01 Concept at the ceremony of the updated proving grounds in Arizona. I saw it blast down a dusty red carpet of sorts before parking under a tent. Idle again, Don Federico, Vice President of Vehicle Performance Development at Toyota, stood next to it and offered a lot more detail about this side-by-side concept. Off-the-Shelf Powertrain Mounted behind the second row sits the Tacoma hybrid powertrain, the more powerful of the two offered on the midsize pickup. Using a turbocharged 2.4L inline-four and…