Author: Jack Bogart

Demonstrating Significant Investment in Domestic Manufacturing and Support of the U.S. Military RAEFORD, N.C. — July 7, 2026 — Burlington Industries (“Burlington”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced textile solutions, today celebrated the commissioning of its newly modernized dyehouse at its manufacturing operation in Raeford, NC, marking a significant investment in the future of domestic textile production and the continued support of the U.S. military. The commissioning ceremony brought together company leaders, employees, community partners, and elected officials to recognize the completion of the project and the important role the Raeford operation continues to play in America’s textile manufacturing base.…

Tilak Military – Bivy Bags Tilak has just completed a run of their new bivy bag. These are definitely on the heavier side and designed to be reliable and durable. Made of a three-layer material with an ePTFE-based membrane, the bottom section is seamless and shaped like a tub. It is designed for a sleeping bag, but in a pinch, it can also accommodate a sleeping pad. There is also space at the foot end for a small backpack, shoes, or spare clothes. Left had opening with a two-way zipper covered by a flap along its entire length, so rain…

The Smart-Assist light lets you get the light you need pointed right where you need it.Whether you need cleaning supplies or a rifle rest, the Real Avid Bore-Max Master Cleaning Kit workstation has everything you need for the range.In the warm weather months, I haul myself and a pile of gear to the range once or twice a week. In the winter, I go once a week unless there’s a snowstorm. I’m not looking for sympathy, or bragging: I’m just explaining my workday.And as part of the cargo load on each trip, I have to take gun cleaning stuff ……

In 2017, back-to-back hurricanes ravaged Virgin Islands National Park in the Caribbean, destroying structures, docks, and campgrounds. Since then, the National Park Service (NPS) has been trying to restore the facilities in the Caneel Bay area of the park. It’s spent years outlining plans to find a hospitality company or concessionaire willing to take on the lease and all the construction and costs reopening would require. The NPS recently put out an open call for proposals to lease the land. The document would give the eventual leaseholder carte blanche control over wide swaths of public land, prioritizing the developer’s potential…

Search-and-rescue (SAR) teams prepare for all kinds of emergencies, and they frequently risk their lives to help those in need. But one Colorado SAR team couldn’t hide its frustration this week after responding to an SOS from a solo adventurer. A BASE jumper issued an SOS signal on Monday after taking a big fall, claiming serious injury. But when help arrived at the remote locale in a complicated — and expensive — rescue operation, the BASE jumper changed his mind and refused assistance. In a rare rebuke, local authorities said the man’s behavior showed “a profound lack of respect.” What…

While travelers focus on national parks, big crowds can easily frustrate ready adventurers. Fortunately, there’s a wide-open alternative beyond terra firma. Consider the Marine Protected Area (MPA). While the U.S. boasts 85 million acres of national park land, it has more than 750 million acres within those MPAs. Essentially the aquatic version of a national park, these oft-overlooked conservation zones encompass vast tracts of pristine ocean and coastline. And even though there are nearly 1,000 MPAs in the U.S., many Americans don’t know about them. Fortunately, that’s starting to change — and not just among potential visitors in the general public. Nonprofits and…

From the archives: RECOIL Magazine Issue 19, July/August 2015Photos by Kenda Lenseigne GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES What’s in the box? Camera equipment, tools, an extravagant lunch for you and that girl you’ve been trying to impress? Certainly nothing about it screams, “Insanely accurate sniper rifle that will quietly shoot the ’nads off a gnat at 800 yards.” Accuracy International has been around for four decades now, representing the last vestiges of a once-thriving gun industry in the country that used to be Great Britain. If you’re not familiar with names like Armstrong, Vickers, Whitworth, and BSA (no, not…

Tactical knife legend Laci Szabo has contributed a new model to the 2026 TOPS lineup. It’s called the Shirodagga, and in addition to a memorable name it aims to give users a self-defense option that is bigger than a backup knife, but smaller than a full-size tactical blade. Szabo’s reputation in the knife world is built upon decades of practical, experience-informed tactical knife designs. His most famous production piece is probably the Spyderco Szabo folder, but he has also partnered with custom makers to realize a number of other designs – all focused on the tactical/fighting/self-defense corner of the market.…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Marking the latest milestone in its history, the Army has expanded the capabilities of the M139 Volcano System with the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next generation obstacle emplacement capability. The demonstration took place at Camp Grayling, MI on May 19 during three days of hands-on training and included distinguished visitors from the United Kingdom’s Assistant Head Ground Maneuver Directorate – Col. James Fern, the Engineer Commandant, Col. Tim Hudson, and Future Capabilities Director, Col. Hector Montemayor. The Autonomous Volcano system uses the reliable M139 Volcano mine dispenser, which can lay up to 960 mines…

Like most other outdoor activities, cycling has boomed in popularity since COVID, and the numbers keep rising. Data shows that around 35 million Americans cycle regularly. In some areas, like the Twin Cities, over 40% of the population rides frequently. Supporting cycling use on public lands, however, can be tricky. Designated wilderness areas do not allow any form of mechanical transport, and cycling can conflict with other trail uses such as horseback riding. In an effort to increase opportunities to use bicycles on public land, the Interior Department will develop specially designated long-distance biking trails from either existing or new…