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Those of you who remember the Be a Man Among Men ads from the Bush War days may find this interesting. They’re reproduction Rhodesian Army Heavyweight Boots from Fireforce Ventures. Based on an original pair provided by a veteran of the British South Africa Police (BSAP), Fireforce Ventures says their collaboration with HondoTread took almost two years to develop. “We faithfully recreated the unique butterfly buckle, stitches, and overall look of the original,” they explain, “with very few deviations for the sake of modern utility. These aren’t just knock-off M43s…thes are the most truly ‘Rhodie’ boots ever put to market.”…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #History Born from the humble F-5 Freedom Fighter and rebranded with a predator’s grin, Northrop’s F-20 Tigershark promised front-line punch without front-line price. It was intended to be an export-ready hot rod that could launch in a minute, climb like a homesick angel, and undercut the F-16 on cost and complexity. Backed by Chuck Yeager and packed with a modern radar, HOTAS cockpit, and a snarling F404 engine good for Mach 2, it looked like the perfect “have-it-all” fighter for America’s allies. Yet geopolitics, shifting policies, and bad timing turned this thoroughbred…

Smith & Wesson continues to broaden the Model 1854 Series lever-action rifle and carbine series. Now Smith & Wesson customers can now purchase Model 1854 rifles in the timeless .30-30 Win. chambering. The latest addition to the lineup is a Model 1854 lever action rifle with a walnut furniture set. The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action carbine series pairs a modern lever-action design with a forged receiver finished in black Melonite and appointed with traditional walnut furniture, which helps nails some classic lever-action aesthetics. As modern lever actions, all Model 1854 rifles feature an enclosed solid-top receiver with right-side…

Last week I wrote about Service Member exposure to the effects of Blast Over Pressure (BOP) firing weapons during training and combat. There has been a great deal of innovation in the suppressor industry over the past few years as government demands and manufacturing technology both increase. However, most of the improvements have been on four areas: 1. Sound suppression 2. Light suppression 3. Thermal dissipation 4. Particulate blowback We’ll break those down one by one and look at ways industry has worked to improve performance in those areas. Sound Suppression Silencers as they were known at the time were…

I don’t often share videos from the same producer back to back on the newsfeed, but when I saw this video of the White River Exodus Adventurecraft, I decided to break protocol and do so here. (Plus Hocky will like this one much more than his last video, as White River is an American company) The knife itself looks familiar, but I had not paid it too much attention. However, I really like the trout scale handles on this edition, and I now understand the knife better thanks to Aaron’s video. Context is important, especially on a knife that doesn’t…

Pushing the last backpacking trip of the year to late fall in Colorado’s high peaks comes with a near guarantee of bad weather — but outlandish beauty in exchange. And pure solitude if you get deep enough. I hoofed it deep into Colorado’s Gore Range just past the peak of the fall colors. Cold, wet, and worth it. Outdoor Vitals’ overhauled Shadowlight 60 ($275) carried the load. It’s an ultralight adventure-ready backpack at a competitive price point that proved a solid companion in the shoulder season. The 60L pack has the volume for my 0-degree down bag, my huge puffy jacket,…

KNIFE Magazine Publisher appeared on the latest episode of the Catch Bit Show podcast. This is his second time joining knifemaker Mike Moran and KNIFE Magazine Correspondent Neal Punchard on the show, which focuses on the custom knifemaking and traditional pocketknife sides of the industry. Show Notes: Mark joins us on this episode and we cover:• The 50th anniversary of Knife Magazine!• The Natchez Bowie knife show• Antique Bowie Knife Facebook Group• Bill Adams tribute• Alamo Update• The state of knife collecting• Update on Mark’s trip to the Little Valley Knife Show•  Selling a knife collection Check out Mike’s work…

I only encountered a few on-snow days when Stio’s Environ ski pants didn’t excel at my local ski resort. And that’s only because I prefer ski bibs when I’m slashing (and occasionally tomahawking) through waist-deep powder. But as far as men’s ski pants go, the Environ had me covered through a huge variety of weather conditions brought on by the particularly erratic weather of last season. One day, it was a whiteout blizzard, and the next, a sunny spring corn harvest. The Environ protected my legs from wind, snow, and the occasional tree branch — and looked good doing it.…

AUSA 25 – AeroVironment Switchblade 400 Released during the 2025 AUSA meeting, the new Switchblade 400 is a medium-range, man-portable anti-armor loitering munition with rocket-assisted take-off (RATO). At under 40 pounds for the all-up round (AUR), the effector provides lethal standoff capability in under five minutes to defeat tanks and heavily armored targets with precision accuracy. With 35 minutes of endurance, Switchblade 400 enables rapid target acquisition and high-confidence strikes against both fixed and moving threats. Sized to fit in common launch tubes (CLT), the unit’s design streamlines training and enables rapid, plug-and-play integration. Its advanced pan-tilt EO/IR optic suite…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More It’s time to find a new home for my custom-made Jeep Camper, and I want to make it a fun experience rather than just being sad to see it go. This camper was designed and built from the ground up to explore the most remote corners of the globe. And, I want to see the new owner do exactly that, as I did. Nothing would make me sadder than seeing this expedition-ready machine just sit in a garage somewhere. So, I want to provide…