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Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Unearth your hiking boots and pack away those winter blues; spring has appeared in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After a long snow season, it’s time to take a deep breath, enjoy the return of warmer weather, and get outside. Nowhere knows more about Midwest shoulder-season adventure than Michigan’s outdoor recreation capital, Marquette. As the largest city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (affectionately known as “the U.P.”), Marquette brings the best of outdoor adventure to the conveniences of town. Situated on the craggy banks and peaceful beaches…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #Skills Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as legal advice. Please familiarize yourself with your state and local laws, and contact a qualified attorney with any questions you might have. There is the old saying that a man’s home is his castle — albeit smaller and certainly with better creature comforts like indoor plumbing, central heat, and likely air conditioning. Castles were defended by a lord’s personal troops, where an individual must defend the home and protect his or her family. The “Castle Doctrine” governs when a person may lawfully use force,…

New!!! FM 3-0, Operations – Gen Alpha Edition! New times call for new doctrinal approaches! This new publication supplements FM 3-0 by taking all of its essential elements and repackages it to reach the next generation of warfighters! Check it out here. This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 15:22 and is filed under Army. 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

Mark it on the map. A new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas has just been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. This VW gets smoother sheet metal, a new engine, and new in-cabin tech. All that also comes with the same large interior space and more standard features than before. Atlas Gets Smoother, Fancier for New Year The Atlas is VW’s largest SUV, and it’s a big deal for the brand on the sales sheet as well. The company isn’t rocking that boat, so the 2027 Atlas is all-new but also familiar. The body is the same shape, but smoothed…

From cozy campfire layers to dependable midlayers on the mountain, the best fleece jackets for women offer warmth, comfort, and everyday versatility. Beyond the exact fabric, pile, and aesthetic, modern fleece midlayers deliver various levels of breathability, stretch, and durability to match your output. Our testing team of lady crushers put dozens of jackets through the wringer everywhere from the Tetons to the Rockies and the High Sierra to find the absolute best options on the market. If you’re looking for a highly durable, stretchy, do-it-all layer that balances active mobility with all-day comfort, consider the Arc’teryx Kyanite Hoodie. For…

Trail running shoes for women are built to handle far more than smooth dirt singletrack. The best pairs grip through mud, stay composed on rocks, cushion long descents, and help you move confidently across everything from mellow daily miles to steep, technical terrain. But that immense versatility is also what makes this category harder to shop for than ever. Today’s trail shoes span everything from plush, highly cushioned cruisers to stripped-down speed machines, with specialized options tailored for daily training, race day, rocky scrambles, and road-to-trail transitions. If you want one shoe that can handle a little bit of everything,…

The best fleece jackets earn their keep fast. The right one adds warmth without smothering you, breathes when the pace picks up, and feels so comfortable that it ends up on your back far beyond the trail. Our team has spent years living in fleece. Authors Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar have tested more than 20 models over the past year and hundreds overall, wearing them through climbing days, long hikes, ski tours, cold mornings at camp, and everyday mountain life. We have pulled these layers on for everything from fingertip moves high off the ground to endless trail miles…

The largest backpack Tasmanian Tiger has ever developed. TACWRK launches the Tasmanian Tiger TT Mega Mil OPS Pack 600 with a 900-liter capacity, together with Ripperkon. Berlin / Dasing, April 1, 2026 With the Tasmanian Tiger TT Mega Mil OPS Pack 600, TACWRK is launching  – right on April 1st – a backpack that answers one simple question: why reduce when you can take everything with you? With a total capacity of 900 liters, this backpack truly fits it all. Multiple sleeping bags, a fitness ball, a full beer tent set – no problem. The only thing that matters is…

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is about to undergo a massive agency reorganization. On March 31, the USDA announced that the Forest Service was moving its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, changing its leadership organization model, closing nine regional offices, and consolidating the agency’s research leadership. The move is part of what the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling a “sweeping restructuring,” intended to “simplify the chain of command, strengthen local partnerships, and give field leaders greater ability to respond to conditions on the ground.” This is a big win for Utah and…

MEDIA ALERT ADF Announce the Hi-Power Browning is Coming Back MEDIA ALERT ADF announce the Hi-Power Browning is coming back, the Australian Army has decided ” if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”  We will Cerakote these Coyote Brown Khaki CBK and re-issue the PLATATAC Bladetech Holster, designed in 1935 by John Browning the pistol was used through WW2. Tell all your mates it’s coming back @bladetechholsters @platatacdaily  @platatac This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 00:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Guest Post, Holsters, weapons. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can…