Author: Jack Bogart

Father’s Day is right around the corner (June 21), and it can be tough to find the right gift for a dad who spends his free time casting lines or calling in game. If your dad lives for early mornings in pursuit of animals and tall tales about “the one that got away,” you’re in the right place. The outdoor gear world is flooded with options. And let’s be honest, most of them are more flash than function. We review a lot of gear over the years, which is why you’ll see a lot of carryover suggestions for gift guides.…

News broke Sunday Morning while we were all on the Blade Show floor, that Reuben Bolieu has passed away from cancer.Reuben was a knife designer for ESEE and TOPS, an author, bushcraft expert, and world traveler. I did not know him as well as many in my close circle of industry friends, but many of them are genuinely hurting today, having lost a member of theirs. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Reuben, most recently at this past January at SHOT Show.     We attended a Case luncheon together, and discussed ways we could find to work…

New Leadership of Technology Systems Division at Rohde & Schwarz On July 1, 2026, Hansjörg Herrbold and Andreas Hägele will take over as Executive Vice Presidents Technology Systems at Rohde & Schwarz. They follow Dr. Luis Alejandro Orellano, who will leave the company on June 30 at his own request. The decision to establish a dual leadership position is a logical next step to align the division even more consistently with customers and markets. Munich, June 5, 2026 — Rohde & Schwarz relies on two experienced, entrepreneurial managers with a strategic vision. Hansjörg Herrbold and Andreas Hägele will strategically divide…

I’ve been mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking for over 8 years, and if there’s one thing I still don’t enjoy, it’s setting up a tent. Even simple camping tents aren’t immune, and when my first proving trip with the Kelty Late Start 4P got canceled, I decided to make it happen with a backyard shakedown. Like any seasoned adventurer, I skipped the instructions as they would slow me down and went for it. Within about 5 minutes, the Late Start was fully pitched on the first try. No poles slipping out of place, no doubling back, no second-guessing the rainfly orientation,…

In 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) acquired over 16,000 acres to add to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Since then, this area, known as Kahuku-Pōhue, has been closed to visitors as the NPS has weighed how to best balance visitor access and environmental stewardship. A newly released plan finally sheds light on the recreation opportunities here, as well as major proposed changes elsewhere in the park. The Background Located on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes is one of the state’s two national parks. It is a popular tourist destination, attracting nearly 2 million visitors in 2025, according to NPS data.…

FULDA, KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (05 June 2026) Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a leading provider of ballistic body and platform protection solutions, will present its latest developments at Eurosatory 2026, taking place from 15–19 June in Paris. Visitors can meet the team in Hall 5B, Stand C220, where Mehler Protection will showcase a broad portfolio of protection solutions ranging from advanced platform armour systems to personal protection equipment. With Eurosatory serving as one of the defence industry’s most important meeting points, the brand will place particular emphasis on its platform armour capabilities, highlighting solutions designed to enhance vehicle survivability…

USMC Issues Sole Source Notice for 5.56mm Anti-Drone Rounds According to a sole source notice issued last week, Portfolio Acquisitions Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), Program Manager, Combat Support Systems (CSS), PdM Ammunition (PdM AMMO), Quantico, VA 22134, intends to enter into a sole-source negotiations and subsequently award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Drone Round LLC for the 5.56mm “L Variant” Anti-Drone Rounds. This effort is estimated for award December 2026. Launched earlier this year, the 5.56mm Drone Round “L Variant” projectile separates into several pieces to act in a similar fashion to a shotgun, making it effective…

Janja Garnbret is no stranger to success. The 27-year-old Slovenian is arguably the greatest competition climber of all time. She has won 49 gold medals on the World Cup circuit, the most elite level of competition. While Garnbret has never been a slouch in outdoor climbing (she’s sent V15 and 5.14d, after all), her competition dominance has always outshone her achievements on real rock. That is, until now. On June 8, Garnbret announced that she sent Bibliographie (5.15c), becoming the first woman and only sixth person to send the iconic route — long considered one of the world’s most difficult.…

I’ve been backpack hunting for over a decade now, and I’ve tried quite a few different stoves and seen even more in action from friends. There are a lot of good ones and a few great ones, even, but none that have been made specifically for the hunt. Until now, that is. The Roughridge Highcountry Cook System is a stove made by hunters for hunters. Yeah, I know. That phrase gets tossed around a lot these days. Being “made by hunters for hunters” is all fine and dandy, but that doesn’t have anything to do with whether it actually works…

In 2026, CTOMS proudly marks the twentieth anniversary of active operations. Founded by Chris Kopp in response to the 2002 loss of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, the company was formally incorporated in 2005 and launched operations in 2006. What began as a personal mission to honor the fallen has become a leading provider of tactical medical training and equipment solutions for military, law enforcement, first responders, and prepared citizens. CTOMS has always followed a training-first philosophy: skills and knowledge must come before gear. Our evidence-based programs focus on critical thinking, self-reliance, and the full spectrum of care, from Care Under…