It started with the yellow. The Dometic Recon cooler is hard to miss: bright, bold, and easy to spot in the back of a Jeep or tucked among camping gear. When I pulled the 41L version into rotation for testing around Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, I was curious whether this injection-molded cooler could deliver more than just good looks. Of course, Dometic’s background in mobile refrigeration gave me high hopes. But what stood out most wasn’t the ice retention; it was the usability. The dual-opening lid, magnetic drain plug, rubberized top, and square, easy-packing shape made it one of the…
Whoever first said, “Never skip leg day” knew the importance of strong and durable legs. Strong legs mean longer life, greater independence as we age and optimal performance in running, rucking and other load-bearing activities involved in tactical training. Leg days have no age group, as we all need to do them each week of our lives. When you prioritize leg training, you are investing in the power, endurance and stability that will serve you well throughout life. Read More: Starting at Sunrise, an All-Day Routine for Better Sleep and Better PerformanceHere is an advanced leg day, but each section is completely scalable…
What does it take to overturn a country? First, take away guns from citizens, especially those who might have a favorable view of the country’s current leadership. Next, turn the country’s military against its leadership. Accomplish those two things, and the stage is set. Of course, that’s greatly simplified, but you get the picture. Which brings us to U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, and explains why he has worked so hard over the past several decades to try to ban civilian gun ownership—especially of so-called “military-grade” firearms. Sen. Kelly and five associates have been in the news recently for an…
On Thursday, I covered a pair of New Mexico lawmakers who are calling for a new state-level licensing system for gun dealers. In their initial remarks, the legislators relied heavily on a new “report” by Everytown for Gun Safety that alleges more than 930,000 firearms were likely trafficked between 2017 and 2023, “supplied by gun dealers—Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs)—who either knowingly or negligently turn a blind eye.” That assertion leaves no room for the idea that any of these FFLs were duped by straw buyers, and utterly ignores the fact that FFLs are often the…
This article was originally published by Cassie B. at Natural News. Cuba’s power grid collapsed again, causing widespread blackouts. The crisis stems from fuel shortages and an outdated, centralized system. Daily life is severely disrupted, with residents struggling for basic necessities. The U.S. grid faces similar vulnerabilities from aging infrastructure and foreign dependencies. America must act now to harden its grid and prevent a comparable catastrophe. The lights went out again in Havana this week, plunging millions into darkness and offering a real-time preview of a future no American should ever have to face. On Wednesday, a partial collapse of…
There are a lot of people out there in the media who are kind of delusional when it comes to guns. They report the anti-gun stuff with an incredible level of optimism that doesn’t seem based on anything other than the fact that they don’t talk to anyone who doesn’t work for Everytown, Giffords, Brady, or some similar group. Recently, in Washington state, their assault weapon ban survived one stage of the legal fight to overturn it.At least one person in the media seems realistic about how that’s likely to go in the long term.A…
House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is allegedly working behind the scenes to get rid of a provision mandating health care coverage for assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), for all active-duty service members from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).That is according to U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who told Military.com that Johnson is targeting TRICARE—the insurance plan for service members and their families outside of military facilities that covers IVF for everyone regardless of health situations. MS Now first reported the story.If the provision is stripped from the final version of the NDAA, it would prevent…
A while back, I posted an article about 20 survival items to buy before winter arrives. That list was mainly about things you should keep in your vehicle during the winter, but this one is about winter survival items in general.Every prepper worth their salt should be prepared to ride out an extended power outage. Doing this means stocking up on typical survival items like food, water, flashlights, medical supplies, and so forth. But preparing to do this in the winter requires an additional list. Below is a list of things you should add to your emergency supply for winter.Want…
One of the biggest barriers that people face when considering buying a cold plunge is the price. If you’re looking for a full-featured cold plunge tub with a chiller, you can expect to pay anywhere from $3,000 to over $10,000. Some of the plunges we’ve reviewed charge $2,500 or more just for the chiller. Which is why the most common question I’m asked as GearJunkie’s resident “cold plunge guy” is if there’s an affordable cold plunge that’s any good. My answer is always the Polar Dive PRO Cold Plunge ($899). While I was skeptical at first, after a few months…
Look, guns in schools might not be an automatically awful thing, but when those guns are in the hands of students instead of responsible adults, there’s a problem. That’s one of the few things we can all seem to agree on. And while AI is being looked at in a lot of places to detect firearms, the technology isn’t without its problems. I mean, at least one system thought a bag of Doritos was a gun.They might be banging, but that doesn’t make them a firearm.Yet in Gulf Breeze, Florida, police there are looking at…
When you injure a section of your body, it will take some time to regain your full capabilities. You can, however, work with other muscle groups and body parts that are not injured, depending on the severity of your injury. While some detraining is expected in the injured area, you have no reason to get completely deconditioned in other areas of fitness. Here is a question from a reader who says he broke his arm and has a cast below the elbow:I broke my arm a few days ago. What advice do you have to not go crazy with this…
Hey, concealed carrier… looking for a holster for your carry gun? Not a problem, you say. But… what if you have a light on that piece? You know, like one ot these: Streamlight TLR-7, TLR-7X, TLR-7 HLX Streamlight TLR-7 Sub, TLR-7 Sub X, TLR-7 Sub HLX Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-1 HLX Streamlight TLR-8 Sub SureFire X300 Crimson Trace Rail Master CMR-206 Nightstick TCM-550XL, TCM-10 You may have had a bit of trouble finding a holster that fits. Well, Crossbreed felt your pain, and now I can write about the new holster they just released… the LightGuard. What’s Different One could excuse…
Ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain: A phrase that rings true with most backcountry hunters. In other words, we want our gear to be as lightweight and compressible as possible without giving up too much functionality or comfort. The folks at SITKA Gear are very familiar with living out of a backpack, and in light of the beginning phrase, created the MicroDown Hooded Jacket. It’s micro in size, but macro in warmth — a perfect combo for a backpack hunter. In short: Hunters looking for a compressible lightweight insulation piece will be pleased with the MicroDown Jacket from SITKA.…
MSG Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient, said that a new law delivering a major increase to living recipients’ pensions “balances the scale” between those who served the United States honorably both in service and out of it.The United States’ highest heroes will reap the benefits from Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends, or MEDAL Act, approved by Congress and signed Monday by President Donald Trump. It creates a new formula that increases monthly payments from $1,489.73 to $5,625. Annually, that equates to roughly $67,500 in annual honorarium—about a four-fold increase from the current annual special pension of $16,880.76.The…
A new variant of the influenza virus is causing schools to “brace for absences,” as cold and flu season descends upon us. Is the newest variant a cause for concern? Or is it overhyped media fear mongering? The Hill reported at the beginning of the article that the real problem isn’t the flu per se, it’s the vaccine. The flu vaccine for the 2025-2026 season could be less effective against H3N2 subclade K, which has already caused spikes in hospitalizations in countries including Canada and the United Kingdom. Annual Flu Vaccines Increase Risk Of Getting The Flu “Although the number…
On Dec. 3, the Trump administration held a press conference announcing a shift in fuel economy regulations. However, if you were paying attention, Trump also basically said he’d like to see kei cars offered in the U.S. While he didn’t specifically call out the term “kei” (pronounced “kay”), he was clearly referring to them. Subaru Sambar kei truck; (photo/Andy Lilienthal) Trump’s Small Car Announcement Trump, who recently visited Japan, said, “If you go to Japan where I just left, and if you go to South Korea, and Malaysia, and other countries, they have a very small car — sort of…
Rep. Ilhan Omar has been plagued by rumors ever since she first entered office. The Somali immigrant entered Congress as part of AOC’s “squad,” along with other far-left representatives, and has pushed progressive policies ever since. She’s anti-gun, and we all know it. She represents part of Minnesota, which is not just home to an anti-gun governor, but a lot of corruption allegations aimed at members of the Somali immigrant community there.It’s enough you’d think Omar would at least try and focus on that aspect, but she seems to have found some time to kind…
As if job fairs, networking events and coffee chats weren’t tricky enough, now we must network online, too. For some, the idea of contacting a stranger from a keyboard feels easier and less personal. For others, the lack of body language cues and personality given off by a person in the flesh makes networking online feel impossible.Virtual networking often starts with email and direct messaging or instant messaging, and it may never progress to meeting in person. The entire networking relationship may consist of written communication and a video or phone meeting occasionally. When you meet someone in person, you can…
