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The Chevrolet versus Ford rivalry is legendary. Camaro versus Mustang. Silverado versus F-Series. Traverse Z71 versus Explorer Tremor. It might not be a comparison you’ve thought about, but these are both off-road spec versions of volume sellers vying for buyers’ bucks. I’ve driven both the ’26 Traverse Z71 and ’26 Explorer Tremor. Both seat at least six people, are AWD, come with factory all-terrain tires, and have turbocharged engines. So how do they compare, and is one better than the other? 2026 Chevy Traverse Z71 Traverse Z71 Off-Road Equipment In 2024, I attended the latest Traverse launch in Georgia, which…

March 23, 2026 – Steadicopter, a leading developer and manufacturer of rotary unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced the launch of its dedicated Steadicopter UAS Academy, a comprehensive training program designed to equip customers with the operational expertise required to maximize the capabilities of the company’s advanced rotary UAV platforms. The academy provides structured training programs delivered by Steadicopter’s expert instructors, many of whom bring extensive operational, aviation, and unmanned systems experience. The courses are designed to provide operators, mission commanders, and technical teams with deep knowledge of rotary UAS operations, enabling them to effectively deploy the systems across a…

After several years of struggling to turn a profit, REI Co-op will reduce benefits for its employees. The retailer confirmed the news to GearJunkie last week, after Bloomberg reported on an internal memo from REI’s CEO. Scaled-back benefits include slower accrual of vacation days, switching from guaranteed retirement contributions to a “company match,” and changing sick days from an across-the-board policy to one that “aligns” state by state with what is legally required, according to a memo from REI CEO Mary Beth Laughlin. REI will also reduce wages for new employees, starting this summer, according to news reports and statements…

Almost exactly two years since the release of the original State and Union-branded version, KA-BAR is bringing the F01 into its main production lineup. The F01CV alters the design in key ways to make an affordable, hard-working EDC. We were first introduced to the F01 design, the first all-new folder from KA-BAR in 50 years, in the spring of 2024. It was positioned as a premium piece and eventually landed in the State and Union catalog – State and Union being a custom/special project shop for KA-BAR. The F01C currently available from State and Union has G-10 handles and a…

Political debates about the U.S. border wall usually center on immigration policy and national security. But the construction can also have major impacts on the environment. A new wall expansion planned by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would result in construction within two Arizona wilderness areas: Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. White House officials said the projects are necessary to “take control of the border.” But the plans have sparked backlash from conservation and parks advocacy groups concerned about negative impacts to wildlife on these federally protected lands. They question why it’s necessary…

My tent was on the snow, and the temperature had been hovering in the single digits for the past few hours. I had a 0-degree bag and was wondering if I’d need another layer to get through the night, at least comfortably. But I wasn’t worried about the cold coming up from the ground. This was my third single-digit night out with EXPED’s new Ultra 6.5R sleeping pad, and I knew what kind of insulation it offered. If you do any cold-weather camping, you know that some lightweight backpacking-oriented inflatable sleeping pads with a “heat-reflective” layer to boost the R-value…

TacJobs – TYR Tactical Is Hiring WE’RE HIRING | Join the TYR Tactical Team TYR Tactical is growing and we’re looking for driven professionals ready to be part of a mission-focused team at our Corporate Headquarters in Peoria, AZ. – Senior Accounting Manager – Shipping & Receiving Associate – Inventory Control Specialist – Manufacturing Costing Administrator If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value excellence, and desire to work at a company that is dedicated to protecting the lives of those who protect us, we welcome you to apply: View full job descriptions and apply here. This entry was posted…

If you have any information about the vandals who defaced a Native American petroglyph site near Moab, Utah, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) wants to hear from you. On March 22, the GCSO posted to Facebook seeking information that would help them track down the people responsible for etching into a Native American cultural heritage site northeast of town. The petroglyph site is near Tusher Tunnel, northwest of town, which is known to contain extensive ancient rock art. “It appears a Baja race team may have defaced the site by advertising contact information directly on the rock wall,” GCSO…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Guns The main difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges lies in where the primer is located and how the firing pin strikes it. Rimfire ammunition has a priming compound distributed around the inside rim of the cartridge base. Centerfire ammo has a separate primer component seated in the center of the case head. This fundamental design difference affects everything from reliability to reloadability to what calibers are even possible to manufacture. How Rimfire Ammunition Works A rimfire cartridge gets its name from the simple fact that the firing pin strikes the rim.…

NEW from Osight comes the next generation of green dot optics for CCW, EDC, self-defense, and home defense! The Osight SE GN is an enclosed-emitter green dot optic with an RMSc footprint and features a 2-MOA dot with a 32-MOA circle. Multi-reticle system means you can choose between just the dot, just the circle, or both.  Osight SE GN comes with features you expect, like a side-loading battery (CR1620), 100,000-hour battery life (2 MOA dot), and motion sensor activation. It also comes with features you might not expect, but will definitely appreciate. Low-battery indicator when the battery drops below 2.2v,…