Author: Jack Bogart

Belleville Boot Flyweight MXG Now Available to US Army and US Air Force Belleville Boot Company, America’s oldest continuously operating military boot manufacturer, proudly announces the American Made Flyweight MXG™ hot weather steel toe boot is now officially available and shipping worldwide. Engineered for maximum protection and comfort in demanding conditions, the MXG’s design is ideal for flight line operations and maintenance personnel. Leveraging Belleville’s proven military craftsmanship with modern performance materials, the MXG weighs in at one of the lightest steel toe boots available, helping to reduce fatigue while maintaining reliability and protection service members expect in the field.…

Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec New for 2026 is the Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec is compatible with MOLLE as well as helmets thanks to an inculded NVG and ARC rail adapter. I’m really excited about this light. It offers 300 lumens dimmable light and 320 mWr IR output, with an IP68 rating. What’s more, the Ghost Mode switch only allows activation of IR High, IR Low, or IR Strobe settings, so no accidental white light incidents. Light colors include white, red, blue, green and IR. Offered in Black, MultiCam, OD, and Tan as a…

The fight doesn’t end with the last shot. Here’s what you need to do in the moments after a defensive shooting.Most of the conversation in the concealed carry world centers on the fight itself: draw speed, shot placement, threat assessment and the mechanics of stopping a threat. That’s essential training, and none of it should be shortchanged. Nevertheless, there’s another aspect that doesn’t get nearly enough attention:What happens in the minutes after the shooting stops, before the first squad car rolls onto the scene?The gap between the last shot fired and the moment a badge walks through the door can…

I will have my complete Haul post up in the next day or two. For now I wanted to share two of my purchases, one factory, and one custom. Turns out that the Wostenhelm/IXL brand is being brought back by a consortium of folks in the historic knifemaking city of Sheffield, England, We will write more about this development in the not distant future, but it is exciting to see. And the knife itself has a great feel and wonderful fit and finish. The other is a custom from Micheal Coker out of Florida. Beautiful amber stag scales and crisp,…

Last Friday, just as Blade Show 2026 kicked off, GiantMouse launched a Kickstarter for its next folding knife release, the Pontius. It’s a collaboration piece that approaches the core GiantMouse values from a fresh perspective. But a collaboration with who? Chris Pontius, an adventurous soul best known for his time on the television show Jackass – that’s right, he’s that Chris Pontius, also known as Party Boy. Evidently, in addition to being a great dancer and general daredevil, Pontius is a dyed-in-the-wool knife nut: his IG feed consists of a not-insignificant amount of knife appreciation vids, and, in addition to…

Recently, the Mustangs of the 4th Joint Communications Squadron (4JCS), Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne), put their skills, endurance, and determination to the test during their annual Mustang Challenge. So, what is the Mustang Challenge? It is a rigorous competition designed to evaluate Soldier readiness through a demanding series of events that test physical fitness, technical proficiency, military knowledge, and teamwork. Conducted during the Squadron’s two-week U.S. Army Reserve Annual Training period, this year’s challenge consolidated key Army and JCSE training requirements into three intense days of mission-focused competition. The competition began with Weapons Qualification and a Soldier Board, challenging…

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,…