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Long Anticipated Spiritus Systems LV-120 Available Thursday @ 1500 EST Spiritus Systems has announced that the LV-120 Plate Carrier Kit release along with the LV-120 tubes shoulder strap (sold separately) will be available for order on their site Thursday, 18 December at 3 pm EST. Available in MultiCam, Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, and Black. Sizes Medium and Large will be available at launch with Small and XL releasing at a later date. www.spiritussystems.com This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at 23:19 and is filed under Advertiser, Armor. You can follow any responses to this entry through the…

If you own a pair of boobs, you understand the struggle of finding the perfect sports bra. The unsung (often invisible) heroes of any outdoor activity, sports bras can make or break a day. When it’s right, we forget about it. When it’s wrong, it becomes the bane of our existence. Because every body and purpose is different, no single sports bra that will work for everyone. However, below, we present all the information you need to purchase a sports bra that suits your needs. How to Choose a Sports Bra Similar to owning a variety of socks for a…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More We’re no strangers to the Cotopaxi Fuego collection, particularly the Fuego Down Hooded Jacket. It is a versatile jacket that can perform in the mountains or around town. It also packs down to a more manageable size when you need to carry it, but not wear it. However, that jacket has been revamped with new materials and a roomier fit, so it’s worth a reintroduction of sorts. The new recycled nylon shell is softer and safer, using a PFAS-free DWR. A bolstered 20-denier shell…

When the first mass-produced suspension shocks hit the market for mountain bikes in the ’90s, it changed the sport forever. Now, brands are applying that same concept to skis and snowboards. Last year, GearJunkie covered the launch of ShredShocks, a full suspension shock system for ski bindings. This year, ShredLORD launched on Kickstarter, offering a similar system for snowboarders looking for a smoother ride. Short for Load Oscillation Reduction Device, ShredLORD is a platform that attaches under a rider’s back foot, between the binding and the board. It’s designed to absorb vibration as you rip down a mountain. Just like…

ISTEC Secures 4-year UK MOD SPTC Weapons Mount Spares Contract ISTEC Services Limited, a British company with 36 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions and smoke discharger systems (SDS) for military platforms, has recently secured a 4-year contract for the supply of weapon mount spares across all 3 services via the Babcock Service Provision and Transformation Contract (SPTC). ISTEC has been providing weapon mounts of various guises to the UK MOD for over 30 years. Their mounts were first used by Special Operations vehicles back in the 1990s and since…

From collaborations with high-fashion brands to apparel made with graphene and Kevlar, there were plenty of cutting-edge gear innovations this year. However, sometimes innovation comes from rethinking the simplest things. Take, for example, the humble water bottle. In 2025, creative advancements have helped replace one of backpacking’s most ubiquitous pieces of gear: the disposable Smartwater bottle. Thru-hikers have long loved this simple $2 water bottle for its easy storage and ultralight profile. Pick any popular long-distance trail, and you’re bound to see a handful of Smartwater bottles tucked into hikers’ packs. However, the arrival of more sustainable alternatives may finally…

A quality pair of mountain bike shorts is the core of your riding kit. The best mountain bike shorts look good but fit comfortably, provide protection, breathe well, and allow unrestricted movement and easy pedaling. While spandex shorts were once dominant in mountain biking, baggy shorts are by far the most common because they provide a variety of benefits for most riders. These days, mountain bike shorts are designed to meet the demands of all types of riding and riders, from cross-country to downhill, and that includes more options than ever made specifically for women. Gone are the days when…

In the week prior to November 21, 2025, Leamington police, part of the Warwickshire police, confiscated a collection of 129 antique bladed weapons from a single household in Whitnash, England. The police posted a photograph of the antiques which were confiscated. It was a sort of trophy photograph. The price of an average house in Whitnash is reported to be £364,457 or $488,372. From  msn.com: A spokesman for Leamington Police said: “Now we can’t claim to have seized all the knives pictured through proactive patrols during this #OpSceptre week however after concerns were raised to us earlier this week we have seized…

Ford has finally admitted it’s tough to get lightning to strike twice. It has confirmed that its F-150 Lightning electric truck is officially dead. Instead of a direct replacement, it is working on something it hopes you’ll like a little more: an extended range EV, with a big battery and a gas engine, so you can go a little longer before needing a fill-up. F-150 Lightning Was More Bug Than Bolt When Ford first announced the Lightning, it was a revelation. An F-150 that could go up to 300 miles on a charge, made 563 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of…

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…