Author: Jack Bogart

SOFWERX – Warfighter Radio Industry Day SOFWERX and USSOCOM PEO-TIS are hosting a Warfighter Radio Industry Day August 11 to 13 at SOFWERX to gain a better understanding of the current market and the technical capabilities of a Key Leader Radio (KLR), an Intra Team Radio (ITR), and a Team Networking Device (TND). USSOCOM has a critical need for reliable and secure communications for dismounted warfighters operating in a variety of challenging environments, including those that have denied, degraded, intermittent, and low-latency communication operational areas. Key Leader Radios (KLR), Intra Team Radios (ITR), and Team Networking Devices (TND) provide a…

Oceanside, CA and Knoxville, TN — July 2, 2026 — BDS Tactical Gear has partnered with Qore Performance, Inc. to launch a complete, mission-ready hydration and thermoregulation setup directly onto the shelves of military Exchange (AAFES) and selected Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) locations overseas. By pairing the Qore Performance ICEFLASK® canteen with the BDS Tactical Gear Inner Cummerbund Winglet system, this partnership puts wearable cooling, heating, and hydration right where service members shop on post, making it immediately accessible for standard plate carrier setups. “We at BDS Tactical Gear are excited to build on the long-term relationship with Qore Performance,…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #Gear In today’s article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the SOG Shadow Spear II. While spears may seem archaic in modern society, they have been reliable hunting tools and personal weapons for thousands of years. Do they still hold a place in contemporary society? The Shadow Spear II reviewed here was purchased by the author from a local retailer. While browsing social media, I came across a buzz about a new spear for sale. Imagine my surprise when I found the SOG Shadow Spear II at my local feed store. Intrigued, I decided to…

Battle Horse Knives is rapidly approaching its 15th year in the business – and it’s been quite a journey to get to this point, with transformations, highs, and lows all coming together to form the BHK saga. The Battle Horse story actually begins with the Blind Horse story – and that story begins all the way back in 2000, when eventual Battle Horse co-founder Dan Coppins and a buddy started making knives. “R.W. Wilson played a big role in teaching them,” says Alicia McQuain, Dan’s daughter. “They went to their first Atlanta Blade show and did so well that they…

For the past decade, DFND, a Berry Compliant performance company has focused on supporting those who protect us. U.S. active-duty military personnel are among the most highly conditioned athletes in the world, but the physical demands placed on them result in high rates of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) and chronic sleep deprivation. This is where DFND delivers measurable impact. Through our proprietary, patented graduated compression technology and Recovery IR Sleepwear, DFND helps improve recovery, reduce injury risk, and enhance sleep quality for the modern warrior athlete. Since implementing DFND compression solutions, MSKI rates have been reduced by as much as 30%.…

America’s original camouflage is back. FirstSpear is proud to introduce the Frogskin Collection, a limited-run colorway drop featuring the iconic five-color disruptive pattern first developed for the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. The pattern that concealed Raiders in the Pacific is now available across seven of FirstSpear’s most proven pieces of kit, each built to the same standard the brand has always held, now wearing a pattern with genuine history behind it. Products Offered in Frogskin: General Purpose Pocket, Medium – A modular, MOLLE-compatible storage pocket built for mission-essential gear, sized to mount cleanly on any platform without adding bulk. Duffel –…

A fast and smooth revolver reload isn’t easy to perform, but with enough practice and the right gear, you can keep your wheelgun fed.Revolvers are routinely overlooked as defensive handguns. This is somewhat understandable, because pistols are easier to shoot than double-action revolvers, mostly because of their triggers, and they also come with higher capacity. But the revolvers today are not the same as back before the auto-pistol became the dominant defensive gun.The New Model 386 Night Guard revolver from Lipsey’s is a seven-shot, weighing only 24 ounces, and it can handle .357 Magnum ammo, which is a more powerful…

GoPro’s latest series moves the ever-innovators well beyond the pigeonhole of action cameras. Long trusted as the benchmark manufacturer for POV video capture needs across adventures, GoPro’s new three-model MISSION 1 Series pushes it into a new category of professional-grade cinematography. Of course, the MISSION 1 cameras still boast the rugged, any-condition reliability (and wearability) of their predecessors.   While these feature-laden cameras boost abilities for professional filmmakers, the cinema quality in a portable, pursuit-ready package equips any visual storyteller with the means to push their creative boundaries. Here is what GoPro’s new high-end cameras mean for the active outdoor user. …

When a cruise ship’s impact killed a whale, dragging the carcass into the harbor of a small Alaskan port town, residents decided to hold a memorial. And it’s getting national attention. On Friday, June 19, the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, a 4,900-passenger cruise ship, was approaching the port in Seward, Alaska. It arrived with a dead 61-foot fin whale draped across the bulbous bow. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) worked with local veterinary experts to perform a necropsy on the animal. Prior to its death, the animal was healthy, with plenty of blubber and muscle, and…

If you’re the kind of athlete who prefers to buy the newest, fastest gear available, we’ve got several potential winners this week. Both runners and cyclists will want to check out the race-winning shoes and bikes announced this week. That includes On Running and Specialized, which are both releasing new models with some hefty superlatives — as well as data to back them up. There’s also quite a bit of style on display, though. That includes a sexy café racer, colorful hemp apparel, and stylish packs. Did I mention there’s also a pen that doubles as a firestarter? Find plenty…