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Whether you’re navigating a trail for a 4 a.m. alpine start, cooking at a backcountry campsite, or fixing a flat tire in the dark, a good headlamp is one of the most valuable pieces of outdoor gear you can own. Hands-free lighting boosts convenience and in some situatoins is essential for safety. The best headlamp in 2026 is the Fenix HM55R Renegade. It offers incredible brightness, long runtime, good comfort, and a simple user interface in a small package. If you’d like a slightly more affordable option with a focus on comfort, the BioLite Range 500 is a close runner-up.…

Kia is a bit of an automotive Cinderella story. The company hit the U.S. market in 1994 with the scrappy Sportage SUV and Sephia sedan. It has grown to be the fifth-bestselling car brand in the U.S., with the fourth-best resale value of any brand. In 2020, Kia introduced the three-row Telluride SUV, which led the brand’s move upmarket, proving Kia had what it takes to make a very good, very popular mid-sized SUV. Now with seven Telluride model years under its belt, Kia is taking this award-winning formula and modernizing it with the completely redesigned 2027 Telluride. In short:…

FENTON, Mo. (March 16, 2026) – FirstSpear®, the industry leader in load-bearing technology and personal protective equipment, has entered into an exclusive, ten-year license with Recon K9® LLC (“Recon K9”). Under this agreement, FirstSpear will assume responsibility for the sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics of the Recon K9 brand, effectively integrating Recon K9’s operations into FirstSpear’s infrastructure. This strategic agreement grants FirstSpear exclusive use of all intellectual property owned or developed by Recon K9, including trademarks, product designs, internet domains, and social media accounts. By leveraging FirstSpear’s market presence and established manufacturing and distribution capabilities, the partnership ensures that…

By Jeremy Tremp Posted in #Guns It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new developments in self-defense technology these days. Options that represent cutting-edge features one day quickly become “standard equipment” the next. Take handgun-mounted optics. Not that long ago, having a red dot atop your pistol put you in some very rarefied air. However, pistols like the Hellcat and Hellcat Pro helped normalize the use of optics on defensive pistols to the point where it is downright common these days. As a result, the notion that Moore’s Law of technological advancement applied to the self-defense…

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Air Force tactical air control party (TACP) operators from the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron underwent a comprehensive mission evaluation in January, utilizing advanced electronic warfare and autonomous drone technology to validate new ground combat standards. The evaluation, which became a requirement for Air Force Special Warfare TACP units roughly two years ago, ensures operators maintain combat mission readiness through a full mission profile. The rigorous assessment covers every phase of a deployment, including preparation, infiltration, action on objectives, exfiltration, and a final mission debrief. Special Operations Warfare Ground Evaluations are conducted every 24 months to…

Colorado’s wolf reintroduction effort just took another hit. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed on March 13 that gray wolf 2310, the maternal member of the King Mountain Pack, died after the agency received a mortality signal on March 11 in northwest Colorado. With that death, 14 of the 25 wolves translocated to Colorado since the program began in December 2023 are now dead. That leaves a 44% survival rate among the wolves that were brought into the state through the reintroduction effort. CPW said it is leading the mortality investigation in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The…

OSIJEK, Croatia, March 16, 2026 — Orqa has entered into a groundbreaking teaming agreement with Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas, representing a significant step in advancing the U.S. Army’s rapidly expanding organic small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) manufacturing capacity. The agreement also strengthens Orqa’s recently announced Global Manufacturing Program. This agreement builds on Orqa’s longstanding engagement with the Department of War and reflects a shared commitment to supporting the Army’s broader modernization efforts. The recently signed National Defense Authorization Act represents a national effort to expand unmanned systems production capacity within existing Army depots. Orqa’s role in this initiative builds on the company’s…

Backcountry sleep comfort starts from the ground up, and the best backpacking sleeping pads ensure that your nights under the stars are restful, not restless. We’ve pulled together the most solid backcountry pad options in 2026, along with our trail-worn opinions on each. We left no stone unturned in our effort to uncover the most deserving pads for this guide. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT proved to be our favorite combination of warmth and packability, and the Klymit Static V emerged as a great budget compromise. To merit inclusion in this guide, every pad had to demonstrate outstanding durability, comfort,…

It’s been 32 long years since a B.A.S.S. Nation angler won the Bassmaster Classic. In 1994, Bryan Kerchal took home the trophy, crowning himself the first Nation angler to win “the Superbowl of Fishing.” Dylan Nutt wouldn’t be born for another 10 years. Nutt, the 22-year-old from Nashville, made history yesterday by joining Kerchal’s ranks. He’s only the second B.A.S.S. Nation angler to take home the trophy. And to make the victory even sweeter, his twin brother Carter, along with partner Bryce Dimauro, earned a win at the 2026 Strike King College Classic Exhibition at Watts Bar the day before.…

After trying Gemini to figure out how others viewed the Best Knives annual article, I got a bit obsessed. Let’s ask Gemini about some opinions I have about gear. I am going to ask Gemini questions (“Prompt”) post Gemini’s answers (“Answer” all in italics), give the right answer (“Actual Answer”), and then give Gemini a grade. Prompt: Which knife does Everyday Commentary think is the best for most people? Answer: As of 2025, Everyday Commentary considers the TRM Neutron 2 (N2) or the Spyderco Sage 6 in S90V to be the best knives for most people. These are praised for…