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When you think of full-size over-ear headphones, you usually think of long flights or a quiet desk — not a high-intensity workout where you’re dripping sweat, your lungs are searching for oxygen, and your brain is looking for any excuse to quit. Usually, I’d tell you that mental grit is the only way through. But after a few weeks with the Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active ($210), I’ve found a pretty compelling alternative: sheer, skull-rattling haptic vibrations. Since I’m often coaching, I don’t usually wear headphones to work out. But I made a point of doing some solo lifting to see…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Thru-hiking can be a life-changing experience, but it’s also an expensive one. Completing the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) costs about $10,000, and the Appalachian Trail (AT) isn’t much cheaper, clocking in at around $7,000. With a thru-hike averaging about $1,200 a month, the high financial barrier can keep otherwise eager hikers from taking on these trails. But don’t worry — if you’re in sticker shock, you’ve got options. Many outdoor gear brands have seized upon the growing popularity of thru-hiking as a marketing opportunity,…

SHOT Show 26 – Apex Defense USA RailRunr Military Hip Pack During my meeting with Apex Defense USA they showed me a new waistbag system designed by Tsuga. Originally developed for mountain biking, they showed it to some SF medics who were immediately drawn to the concept. Since then, Apex Defense and Tsuga have been working with the SOF medical community to refine the bags which are now called the RailRunr Military Hip Pack. What makes RailRunr standout from other waist bags is that you don’t have to twist the entire waist bag around to the front to access the…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More For most hunters, a 2-10×38 scope offers a great all-around size for everything from deer hunting to small game. Sure, you might not need the magnification power that the Maven RS.2 2-10×38 offers, but I’m a big believer in “better to have than not” when it comes to hunting. Do you need a close-up of a squirrel’s eye as he squats on a white oak’s upper limb and cuts an acorn? No. Could you get by with a cheaper, dedicated rimfire scope? Sure, but…

By Joe Kurtenbach Posted in #Guns To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective. Excepting, perhaps, a dwindling corps of old-guard military armorers, few have amassed more experience using, maintaining, and improving real-world, hard-use duty 1911’s than Hilton Yam. The late 1980s and early 1990s saw both military and law enforcement agencies in the United States shift away from…

SHOT Show 26 – Shaw Concepts Shaw Concepts is always a fountain of innovation and thy displayed quite a few upcoming products but the one I want to concentrate on is an as-yet-unnamed harness which can be configured as chest rig or plate carrier. Both modular and scalable in nature, it will accept a bib, panels and dangler at the front. You can also add armor plates by using Shaw Speed Bags. The front plate is attached to the front of the rig via Velcro, is an easy and quick way to scale the protection level. At the rear, the…

SHOT Show 26 – Silvus Technologies Silvus Technologies showed us their next generation Tactical Networking System. This low SWaP system combines their new ultra-slim StreamCaster MINI 5200 MANET radio with the industry standard Samsung EUD mounted in a low-profile Juggernaut case chest mount. Powered by Silvus’ MN-MIMO waveform, the SM5200 creates a self-forming, adaptive mesh that supports high-throughput data, HD video, and ATAK in real-time, all while remaining fully compatible with the entire StreamCaster family. SM5200 Features: – 2W native, 4W effective TX power – 100 Mbps throughput – 550+ node scalability – Dual PTT / RoIP interface – I/O…

Thyrm Launches New SwitchBack Flashlight Ring For Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT Turbo Sunnyvale, CA – January 30, 2026 – Thyrm, a leading innovator in tactical and everyday carry gear, today announced the release of a new addition to its popular SwitchBack line of flashlight accessories: the SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT. Thyrm’s SwitchBack Flashlight Ring llineup is known as one of the most innovative accessories that enhance the functionality of tactical flashlights, providing repeatable deployment, improved retention, and allows users to keep their hands free for other critical tasks. The SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT is specifically designed for the Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT…

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division are training on the Army’s newest service rifle as part of the ongoing fielding of the M7, with instructors from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit providing hands-on support focused on marksmanship fundamentals. USAMU instructors are working alongside Soldiers to reinforce proven shooting techniques that apply across weapon systems. While the M7 introduces new capabilities, instructors emphasized that effective marksmanship still depends on mastering the basics. “We’re not here to reinvent the wheel,” said Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Deal, team chief for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Rifle Team. “The fundamentals of marksmanship…

A cheap knife can be the most expensive knife you buy—because it fails when you need it, or it turns every simple chore into a frustrating mess. But “under $75” doesn’t automatically mean junk anymore. The key is buying designs that have proven geometry, decent heat treatment, and handles that actually work when your hands are wet, cold, or tired. These aren’t collector pieces. They’re knives that cut, carry, and hold up well enough that you don’t feel like you settled. Most of these are commonly found under $75 in real-world pricing, and some sit way under that line without…