Dry bags have a single goal — keeping your gear dry. Whether your raft gets flipped, you take a spill in a creek, or you get caught in an unexpected downpour, it’s essential that clothing, sleeping bags, electronics, and other necessities stay dry. If your gear has ever been soaked in the wilderness, you know how difficult — or even life-threatening — it can be, taking a toll physically and mentally. We’ve been there, and it inspired our hunt for the best tool for the job. Whether you’re hiking along Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail or sea kayaking off the pristine…
Owning a firearm in New York isn’t exactly a trivial matter. The state really doesn’t want you armed, and if you’re going to own a firearm, they’ve got a lot of laws in place to discourage you from doing so. That’s especially true with handguns, but it doesn’t necessarily stop there. Still, they can’t ban them entirely. They might want to, but they can’t, and they’ve been smacked down by the Supreme Court too much to try it.That doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying to make it an even bigger pain in the posterior. In fact,…
New York just took a step back. Not by choice, but by court order. In a move that’s being called a major legal victory, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) forced the state to abandon one of the more controversial pieces of its post-Bruen gun control scheme: the social media background check for concealed carry permits. Yeah… that one. The requirement that law-abiding citizens hand over three years of their social media history just to exercise a constitutional right. That provision is now dead in the water. According to the settlement in Antonyuk v. James,…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA couple of weeks ago, I asked the Mind4Survival Facebook group a simple question: “If you could pressure-test one part of your plan this weekend, what would it be?” The answers came from several members of the Mind4Survival Facebook group—people just like you. They were all honest and thoughtful responses about the gaps they wanted to close. Four of their responses stood out, and they inspired a list of simple, effective tests you can run this weekend to strengthen your own plans. TL;DR: Test your preparedness plan by running a simple drill this weekend…
Before the United States bombed Iran on February 28th, the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, tried to make a “defense investment.” Hegseth’s broker sought to make a large investment in major defense companies in the lead-up to the Iran war, and the Pentagon has dismissed this allegation as false. According to a report by The Financial Times [behind a paywall], the investment discussed by Hegseth’s broker ultimately did not go ahead because the fund was not yet available for Morgan Stanley clients to buy at the time. It is unclear whether the broker found another defense-related investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Over the last 40 years, Leatherman has pioneered the multitool category. Its pliers-first design revolutionized the world of everyday carry tools so much that the brand name “Leatherman” is nearly synonymous with the now-common design. And over the course of those decades, Leatherman has brainstormed myriad designs that haven’t seen the light of day. Well, some of them are finally hitting the virtual shelves. Today through Thursday, April 2, Leatherman gives fans a rare opportunity to purchase some of these hard-to-obtain models through its…
I’ve been looking at historic massacres for a little while now, and there’s always been one that looms slightly larger in my mind than most others. All but one, really. The one I’m talking about is called the Camilla Massacre. You’ve probably never heard of it, and that’s fine. It’s local history to me, something that happened just a handful of miles down the road from where I sit as I type this, in a town I’ve been to countless times, both before I learned of this horrific event and afterward.It happened in 1868. If…
March 2026, Accokeek, MD — Precision is not claimed. It is engineered. Today, Benelli announces the launch of the Art of Performance video series, an in-depth exploration of the proprietary engineering that defines the accuracy and consistency of the Benelli Lupo. This new series elevates the conversation around precision rifle manufacturing, offering an inside look at the advanced processes that transform raw steel into one of the most accurate factory rifle platforms in the world. “The Lupo’s action delivers confidence. Its chassis system ensures repeatability. But the soul of its performance lives in the barrel — meticulously engineered through Benelli’s exclusive process to…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we think about prepping, we often focus on food, water, and shelter. These are critical, but there’s one element we can’t survive without for more than a few minutes: clean air. You can go three weeks without food, three days without water, and three hours without shelter in harsh conditions. But you only have about three minutes without oxygen before your brain starts to suffer. Air quality isn’t just a concern for extreme survival scenarios. Events like chemical spills, gas leaks, and wildfire smoke can turn the air you breathe into a serious…
If you live in a small space, storing preparedness essentials can be tough. One of the biggest challenges is storing water, which is also one of the most important items you need on hand. You need to have extra water for everyone in the family in case of power outages, boil water notices, broken water mains, hurricanes, or winter storms that freeze the pipes. The good news is, you can store a good amount of water in a condo with a bit of creativity. I’ve lived in various small spaces over the years and have been able to store water…
Today is supposedly the last day that Canadian gun owners can hand in firearms banned by the Liberal government and still receive compensation for their guns. With just 51,000 firearms turned in as of last week, the federal government has collected just a little more than one-third of the total number of firearms it anticipated receiving, and most provinces have refused to aid in the Liberals’ gun ban scheme. That opposition, though, has its limits. Blaine Beaven, the new firearms commissioner in Saskatchewan, says the province is working to provide as much protection to gun…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has announced more than $26 million in grant funding for statewide infrastructure projects in military communities.The money is funded through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. Established in 2003, the program’s intent is to preserve, protect, expand and attract new military missions, assets and installations—including encouraging defense-related businesses to expand or relocate in Texas.”These funds will help ensure Texas military facilities, including our 15 major military installations, are up-to-date with the latest technology to enhance the safety and well-being of Texans and Americans by increasing water access and equipment…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen the mercury drops, keeping your body warm and functional isn’t just about comfort—it’s a necessary form of preparedness that everyone needs to address. Overexposure to cold goes beyond shivering; it can become dangerous if you aren’t equipped with the right knowledge and resources. The reality is that for the underprepared, cold injuries can occur quickly. Preventing and dealing with these injuries requires pairing layered clothing systems with actionable, effective know-how. This article provides simple, step-by-step actions to prevent cold injuries and handle first aid if things go sideways. Whether you’re prepping for daily…
United States President Donald Trump told the Financial Times that he could “take the oil in Iran” and seize the export hub of Kharg Island. At the same time, Iran has said that the proposals made by the U.S. in order to facilitate a ceasefire are “unrealistic.” “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,” Trump said. “It would also mean we had to be there [in Kharg Island] for a while.” The White House and the U.S. State Department didn’t immediately respond to CNBC’s requests for comment. Simulation: Extended Strait of Hormuz Closure…
Most disasters, attacks, and violent incidents rarely happen “out of the blue.” Usually, there are warning signs that something feels “off.” These signs may be small and easily dismissed, but you need to learn how to pick up on those clues before it’s too late. Here’s how to train yourself to recognize danger signs no matter where you are. TL;DR: Recognizing risks through situational awareness means noticing surroundings, spotting red flags in behavior or environment, and trusting your gut to act early, helping you stay safe in daily settings like malls or airports. [TOC] Quick Look at What You’ll Learn…
A Louisiana man convicted of possessing an unregistered suppressor is taking his case to the Supreme Court, but are there enough justices ready and willing to take on the thorny issue of the National Firearms Act and its relationship to the Second Amendment? U.S. v Peterson has already had some serious twists and turns on its way to the Supreme Court. The DOJ, for instance, reversed its position that suppressors are not protected by the Second Amendment when the case was before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, but argued that even though the arms are…
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Two major gun-rights organizations are taking the federal government to court over the federal law banning carrying a firearm in the country’s national parks. On March 27, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), along with an individual FPC member, filed Zimmerman v. Bondi with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit specifically challenges the constitutionality of federal law 18 U.S.C. § 930(a), which bars knowingly possessing a firearm in a federal facility, as applied to federal facilities operated by the National Park Service. The law defines a federal facility in…
A lot of people who live in apartments take one look at their space and immediately conclude, “There is no way I can ever grow food here.” I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. Preparedness isn’t about having a massive off-grid farm right away. It’s about building systems where you are. Apartment gardening is all about working with the space you have: vertical areas, containers, available lighting, and smart strategies to grow real food in small square footage. Whether you have a shelf under a bright window, a balcony, or a porch, you can build a mini food-growing…
This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. Administration Announces Extension Amid Reported Talks Progress U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, March 26, that he was extending a deadline for potential U.S. military action against Iran, setting a new date of April 6. The move delays previously threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. [1] Trump stated the extension was granted “as per Iranian Government request,” and characterized discussions with Tehran as going “very well.” [1] The decision was communicated via the president’s social media platform, marking a 10-day pause in the countdown to possible action. The initial deadline was…
The Second Amendment isn’t a partisan issue. However, how we view it sure looks partisan as hell. Sure, there are anomalies in both parties, but that’s largely the case on every issue. There’s rarely an issue where every Republican or every Democrat is 100 percent in lockstep, even if they might seem to vote that way. But Virginia looks a little different these days. A lot of Virginians voted for Democrats for office because they ran on things like affordability, and looking at my grocery bill, I can understand why they would. Things are expensive;…
