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You know it’s spring when the outdoor gear releases start picking up steam. That’s certainly the case this week. Brands both big and small have launched new products that upgrade standby gear, such as shoes, life vests, and fishing reels. On the other end of the spectrum, we’re seeing releases that actually address gaps in the marketplace, like a collapsible baby bottle for hiking parents, or new approaches to convenient (and insulated) food storage for outdoor lovers on the move. Say hello to the latest and greatest of outdoor gear right here in Emerging Gear. Rugged Reel Orvis makes some…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

30-liter escape and survival pack combines a fully modular interior, detachable harness system, and durable CORDURA® construction. Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the release of the TT Modular Grab Pack 30, a short-range escape and survival backpack engineered to provide rapid access, adaptable organization, and rugged durability in a 30-liter platform. Designed for operational professionals and prepared civilians alike, the TT Modular Grab Pack 30 features a two-chamber layout with two large, fully opening compartments. All-around zippers allow both compartments to…

The Trump Administration’s strategy of expanding oil and gas production by drilling on public lands in Alaska took a hit this week. The first of six auctions for gas and oil leasing in Cook Inlet received zero bids. The Origins Cook Inlet stretches roughly 180 miles from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage. It is a major site for commercial salmon and herring fisheries, and is also a popular outdoor recreation site, with ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and whale watching.  The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed in 2025, required that there be a series of six sales from now…

A good sleeping bag is one of the most important investments an avid outdoors person will make. Our team has collectively tested piles of these puffy down cocoons for more than a decade now, and current authors have put over 100 of the best backpacking sleeping bags through the paces in our search. If you’re looking to buy one bag that’ll last you long into the future, we think the Feathered Friends Swallow UL is a savvy purchase. Just getting into backpacking? A true budget synthetic like the REI Co-op Trailmade 25 is a great choice, or if you have a…

US Army Sniper Reference Book Available for Download GTA 07-10-005, the United States Army Sniper Reference Book is now available for download. This entry was posted on Friday, March 6th, 2026 at 17:00 and is filed under Army, Guest Post. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here

In the ongoing debate over public lands in Congress, one national monument has received an outsized amount of attention. For 3 decades, multiple administrations and politicians have sparred over the size and fate of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in Utah. This week, the controversy reached a new phase when Republican legislators introduced a resolution to throw out the resource management plan for the land that was adopted in the last days of the Biden presidency. The ultimate use and size of the monument will affect multiple stakeholders, including local communities, Native American tribes, and livestock owners. What Is Grand Staircase–Escalante…

By Randall Wilson Posted in #Gear In this article, Randall Wilson reviews the Cold Steel Roach Belly knife. Odd name notwithstanding, the knife proved to be an excellent choice at a great price. The knife is personally owned by the author and is from his collection. Born in the late 1800s, my grandad was a sea captain. What gear he collected, he chose carefully and cared for completely. He used to tell us that good things are rarely cheap, and cheap things are rarely good. But the keyword in that axiom is “rarely.” Sometimes you find an…

Springtime in southern Utah is the most magical time for outdoor exploration. It’s when the desert comes alive. Lush green foliage and wildflowers burst from barren rocks seemingly overnight, and snowmelt that transforms sandstone formations into dramatic waterfalls. It’s a veritable hiker’s paradise, with the added bonus of mild temperatures that won’t limit your mileage. While spring is our favorite time to experience the desert’s enigmatic beauty, be warned that it isn’t exactly a secret — especially at the national parks known as the Mighty 5. But even the most popular hikes are still well worth doing, especially because crowds…

SIG SAUER x VAULTEK Lifepod 2.0 Promo The Offer: Purchase a new SIG SAUER P365 or P320 Handgun between March 1st and May 31st, 2026, and SIG will send you one (1) VAULTEK LIFEPOD 2.0 Portable Adventure Safe. The Details: Customers must submit their proof of purchase (their receipt with all applicale fields) before July 1st, 2026, and will then receive a code that they can use at SIGSAUER.com to redeem for the Vaultek Safe after adding it to their cart. Lifepod 2.0 As you can see from the photos, there’s plenty of room for a full sized pistol and…