Author: Jack Bogart

Driving over twisting highways, undulating backroads, and off-road terrain can tire out a driver and passengers when the vehicle is constantly tossing from side to side with every turn of the steering wheel. A sway bar can address the issue on vehicles with a high center of gravity, such as pickups with slide-in campers, camper vans, and motorhomes. While shocks help control the vertical movement of springs, sway bars help reduce the side-to-side pitching or rocking motion during cornering, driving over uneven terrain, or encountering off-camber road irregularities, all of which are common for those who use their vehicles for…

A lot of outdoor brands talk about helping get customers outside — but backpacking brand Outdoor Vitals is actually walking the walk. This annual program from the Utah-based brand supports and encourages people to meet an ambitious goal: hiking 100 miles. It’s not a requirement to put in all those miles at once. You can space it out over several hikes. So if you’ve got the time and energy (and can pay the $68 participation fee), OV will help you on the way to crushing this goal. And the outdoor effort comes with a hefty reward: Accomplishing this goal includes…

SIG SAUER Charitable Foundation supports event with Academy resources and donations NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 8, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, announced today the completion of the Aiming For Zero Charity Falling Steel Match, hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, NH, and raising approximately $30,000 to help end veteran suicide. Held May 29 – 31, the competitive event brought together members of the military, law enforcement, and shooting community, all unified toward one cause and with proceeds supporting not-for-profits Ruck Up, Easter Seals NH Military and Veterans Campus, and the Travis Mills…

Work Sharp Knives is on fire right now. I had just finished editing my review of their RMX Thumbstud when FedEx dropped off the brand’s latest offering, the Madrone. For a company that spent the last half of 2025 restocking and selling out of its debut RMX knife line, it’s obvious that Work Sharp understands that if you want to make a name for yourself in the knife industry, you need to make a good product and keep at it. That means staying relevant and releasing products that have impact. In a saturated market, you need to find your niche.…

The best parts of summer happen outdoors, whether it’s a lunch-break loop through the city, a post-work stroll, or a weekend adventure on the trail. And when the adventure wraps, a fresh, satisfying meal nearby makes it even better. Together, a day spent outdoors and food inspired by the season are reminders to slow down and savor more of what summer has to offer.  Pairing healthy outdoor fun and food is worth celebrating. That’s why Sweetgreen and AllTrails are spotlighting a collection of iconic urban hikes across the U.S., matched below with seasonal Sweetgreen menu favorites for the perfect post-trail…

Barrett Developing MRAD MK 22 6.8x51mm Capability Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. today announced the ongoing development and evaluation of a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the Barrett MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system fielded by the U.S. Army. The new caliber conversion kit is being developed to support the high-pressure, high-performance 6.8x51mm cartridge used across the U.S. Army’s next-generation small arms platforms, including the M7 Rifle, M250 Automatic Rifle and M157 Fire Control system. The conversion kit is intended to provide increased flexibility for warfighters seeking to employ the enhanced terminal performance characteristics of 6.8x51mm ammunition within the in-service…

We sped down Cement Creek Road between 11,000-foot Cement Mountain and Red Mountain’s ridge. The sun was setting on our double-track return. For the first time on our ride, I easily rolled at a faster clip than my e-bike partner, Dane Tudor. He was on a full suspension e-MTB, while I was testing the updated Aventon Ramblas ADV hardtail e-mountain bike. Clearly, this playful, nimble hardtail design is made to transfer power to the ground. The tread pattern enables the bike to roll quickly and efficiently: Maxxis Rekon tires utilize a tightly spaced, ramped center tread. The design minimizes resistance,…

Hey all. As I sit down to write this, it is currently Monday morning, though I will almost certainly not be hitting “publish” until the afternoon. I rolled into my driveway about 7:30pm last night, having driven through pretty steady rain the whole way back. It will take c few days until I am firing on all cylinders again, but I am feeling pretty good about how the show went. Please forgive this post, as it will be very stream-of-consciousness. I plan on two more Blade Show specific posts in the next few days. The first is the always anticipated…

Hey everybody. I am back from Blade Show and we have a real treat in store for you today. I have known Andrew Demko a for several years now, and have always wanted to feature him in our 5 from the Grinder series. But I know he is a busy guy. Frankly, he is by most metrics a bigger deal than we are. So I made an exception and offered to do his via audio recording. He is the second person to be so honored, the first being Murray Carter. So please pardon any hiccups in the transcription. I have…

During OPERATOR EXPO I was glad to learn that SPARROWS Lock picks will be expanding Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! for 2026 Geared towards covert entry specialists and first responders this highly immersive training convention has quickly established itself as a high caliber industry event with impressive instructors, sponsors and media attention. The main event will run Sept 17-20th in Carson city, Nevada in a Massive Maximum security prison. It will feature new material including helicopter infil/exfil training. There will also be an optional range day on September 16th. SUBJECT MATTER: Lock Picking   SERE – including resistance Vehicle extraction with TNT rescue…