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In our search for the best thermoses on the market, we considered all types: from tacklebox classics to modern drink movers. We narrowed it down to the best-of-the-best according to durability, leakproofness, heat retention, and capacity. And before we’re done, we pit each thermos against the other in our temperature retention test: scrutinizing manufacturers’ claims and finding out for ourselves which mug would keep our coffee piping hot for the longest. Whether you’re heading out for a day of hunting, ice fishing, or enjoying the solitude of a winter trail, a good thermos can make even the coldest of days…

As I shivered in the predawn darkness, the need for a caffeine hit was overwhelming. I was groggy and tired from back-to-back days of whitetail hunting, and prime time was fast approaching. My head wasn’t in the game, and it needed to be. Twenty feet in the air, I shifted in my tree saddle and started digging through my pack, searching for the energy drink I foolishly placed at the bottom on the night prior. I pulled all sorts of junk from the pack, using one arm to keep everything from falling out of the tree while the other frantically…

Firearm, Gun, Handgun, WeaponSmith & Wesson has just announced four new Lipsey’s Exclusive Ultimate Carry J-Frame revolver models.Even today, snub-nose revolvers have their place in the concealed carry world. Sometimes there’s just no better option than a tiny wheelgun. Smith & Wesson has just given the world four new excellent choices in that category. Part of the Lipsey’s Exclusive Ultimate Carry lineup, the four new models offer a self-defense solution in two different calibers with a choice between two finishes.First up, let’s look at Models 432-UC and 632-UC. Chambered for .32 H&R Magnum, they feature a 6-round capacity, 1.88-inch stainless…

Rheinmetall successfully demonstrated its capabilities in counter measures against small unmanned aerial systems (c-sUAS) at the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days at the firing range in Lohtaja, Finland. Representatives of Rheinmetall Air Defence AG were invited to participate by the Inspector of Air Defence of the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging climatic conditions in a remote forest area, Rheinmetall impressed with a powerful and professional demonstration. The demonstrated threats, ranging from jet drones to small quadcopters, as well as the frictionless cooperation with the organiser XD Solution and the Finnish Armed Forces underlined the operational readiness of the technologies…

You never realize how much you need a multitool until you start carrying one. Anyone who does can tell you they find themselves using theirs all the time. Sure, there’s a little bit of eagerness when you have one in your pocket or pack. There are only a handful of brands that have consistently put out tools over the years that are easy to use, durable, and dependable. Those are Leatherman, Gerber, SOG, and Victorinox. These brands have become synonymous with the term “multitool” over the years and have been adopted by civilians, military personnel, first responders, and anyone in…

Heads up, there’s a new Grzegorz Grabarski design on the way from Bestech Knives. The Noctar layers a stylish exterior on top of no-nonsense working knife bones, and is an entry in the sub-$100 section of Bestech’s catalog. Hard to believe it, but we have been covering Grabarski, also known as “Kombou’s” work since 2019. Bestech tapped him for a design back then and he’s been a staple member of their crew ever since, part of a class of designers who came up alongside these younger knife manufacturers that have entered onto the scene in the last decade or so.…

Mandi Blewett had been operating an angling lodge on British Columbia’s Dean River for a decade when the flood came. In 2010, record rains deluged the region, and the river spilled over its banks. The torrent was so violent that it altered the course of the river, which slithered toward their home and business. “It was running right in front of our lodge. And it just ate away,” Blewett told GearJunkie. “We knew we had to move.” When the water had receded, Blewett, her then-husband, and their two girls, Dylan and Zoe, relocated their lives and livelihood a kilometer downstream.…

In my hunting crew, we have a varied set of individuals who come from different backgrounds with wildly different experiences. We have friends who spend all year hunting, and others who do more fishing than hunting, but they also go out on annual big game trips. Despite their differences, they have core commonalities: they are avid outdoorsmen with a deep connection to working hard to fill the freezer, and boy howdy — do they love to argue. They don’t argue in anger; they argue because there are always different perspectives, and I like to think that my crew values the…

Aberdeen, NC – December 18, 2025 – Spiritus Systems®, one of the leading manufacturers of nylon equipment designed with intent for military and law enforcement professionals, has announced the new LV-120 Plate Carrier, a highly configurable, modular, and scalable system is now available for purchase through the company’s website. The LV-120 Plate Carrier, is a fine-tuned solution of load carriage design that answers the nearly impossible demand of weight, durability, integration, adaptability and refinement. A completely new offering from its predecessor, the LV-119, the LV-120 was developed in collaboration with the professional end-user, in an effort to address the unique and…

Mercedes-Benz might have just figured out the only way to one-up the G-Wagen. If you want to outdo your army truck off-roader that has transformed into a $200,000 luxury statement, the only way to go is more. Enter the most luxurious Unimog ever created. To mark 80 years of the truck that was half tractor and ultimate workhorse, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has gone all out. The Unimog Is a Legend Around the World The Unimog has been a workhorse staple in Europe and much of the world since 1948. Conceived after the war as a farm tractor that could also…