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PRISM Receives Patent for PRS PRISM founder Mark Chin has announced that the brand’s PRS (Prism Retention System) has finally received it’s US Patentunder Patent No. 12,550,954. With his extensive background in apparel design, development and manufacturing, Mark took a simple idea and concept and is now turning it into a product you didn’t know you needed. PRISM will begin manufacturing their apparel bottoms to now include PRS. The concepts and design of PRS are extremely simple, but very effective. The retention system is made up oftheir own manufactured bottoms and incorporating PRS, which is a Velcro type material integrated…

From the first memories I have of hunting talk, I was always told to never hunt alone. I was told it was too dangerous and just downright foolish to go into the mountains by myself. So, that’s how I lived my life into early adulthood. Stifled and scared of Mother Nature, with no one-on-one connection to the wild. As you can probably guess from the title of this article, I eventually changed my ways and went against the grain of what I had been told for so long. And to take it a step further, I started backpack hunting alone…

So, the concrete is poured, the bench is built, and we are moving on to installing the vise, creating the spark chute, and a rail for the spark chute. And, because this is about knives, I will show off the wooden prototype that I am marching towards as my first build. Let’s start off with the knife first because, well, knives… Above is picture of my wooden prototype for the first knife I intend to make. I want to crank out a few of them and give them to some folks—my ten year old, my Dad, Nick (if he will…

Pelican is the go-to choice for hardshell cases that need to survive in conditions that would destroy anything else. To celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, Pelican has launched a new set of limited edition colors in its Elite Cooler and Vault Series lines!  Built to the same standards and testing as all the Pelican offerings, the new America 250 collection features limited edition colors to make these a little extra special. Pelican’s coolers are fantastic for keeping meat or brews cold, while the Vault Series makes some of the best gun cases that money can buy.  The coolers come…

It might sound like heresy to diehards, but nearly all of my favorite ski days of the last decade have been during the spring. Sure, midwinter powder turns are fun, but the spoils — and occasional undernose sunburn — of mid-April and May ski days stick with me much longer. Climbing to the top of a remote peak, waiting for the snow to flip to corn, and making buttery turns back to the car is a borderline religious experience, complete with challenges, thrills, and a lingering sense of accomplishment. Living in Oregon’s Cascades, spring is widely synonymous with volcano season,…

Standing on the edge of a lake with winter winds whipping across it is the kind of birdwatching that gets uncomfortable fast. It can also prove rewarding (and appreciative) when you bring along the right kind of gear. On winter days, this means good gloves and a warm, windproof jacket. The Páramo Halkon jacket was brought to my attention by a GearJunkie editor who noted its start-and-stop insulation and pocket-heavy design could be a perfect fit for birdwatching. And since that’s my niche, I agreed to test it. At first glance, it reminded me of an army field jacket, though…

By Yamil Sued Posted in #Gear Let’s get this out of the way up front. I believe the 1911 pistol is just about the finest handgun ever made. A well-built, custom 1911 represents mechanical elegance, history and performance all rolled into one. In my opinion, a pistol of that caliber deserves to be carried in nothing less than a high-quality leather holster. For years, I’ve been a fan of Galco leather holsters. Two long-time favorites of mine are the Combat Master and the Concealable, both excellent outside-the-waistband (OWB) options. They are well-made, durable, and comfortable. That said,…

FULDA, GERMANY (March 20, 2026) As Mehler Systems continues its international expansion, the role of Human Resources is becoming increasingly important in shaping the organisation behind the group’s growth. In this interview, Britta Weese, Group Director HR at Mehler Systems, discusses how the group approaches talent development, international collaboration, and the people behind its continued development. Q: Mehler Systems has experienced strong international growth in recent years. From an HR perspective, what does this momentum mean for the organisation? A: Mehler Systems’ growth is above all a shared success of our employees. For Human Resources, this momentum means acting even…

Warfighter equipment is always in a constant state of evolution, where the difference between adequate and exceptional can be measured in ounces. For over two decades, Blue Force Gear has not just kept pace with that standard, they have set it. Ever since the early BFG days, making gear as lightweight as possible has always been their design philosophy. BFG is truly meticulous about it; they will go out of their way to design and re-design a product, simply to reduce weight by a few ounces (sometimes even grams). The question is why? Why is this so important? The modern…

The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade at the D.C. Armory, March 7. It is the only brigade in the Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to civil authorities and protect critical infrastructure in the nation’s capital. The brigade was created in response to Executive Order 14339 and a subsequent directive from the secretary of war. These called for the immediate establishment, training and equipping of a dedicated National Guard unit. The goal is to support public safety operations and strengthen coordination between military forces and civilian security partners in the district. Army Brig.…