A lot of outdoor brands talk about helping get customers outside — but backpacking brand Outdoor Vitals is actually walking the walk. This annual program from the Utah-based brand supports and encourages people to meet an ambitious goal: hiking 100 miles. It’s not a requirement to put in all those miles at once. You can space it out over several hikes. So if you’ve got the time and energy (and can pay the $68 participation fee), OV will help you on the way to crushing this goal. And the outdoor effort comes with a hefty reward: Accomplishing this goal includes…

While suppressors are still regulated under the National Firearms Act, at least we don’t have to pay a $200 tax stamp when we get one. We have to do far more than we should in order to get one, but it’s still a move in the right direction. I’ll take what I can get, then try to get the rest later. However, lest you believe that anti-gunners in Congress would be content to take the loss, a new bill seeks to move us backward on the topic. It doesn’t seek to reintroduce the tax stamp,…

The Chicago White Sox have landed on the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms’ growing “Don’t Feed the Gun Prohibitionists” list after publicly supporting Everytown for Gun Safety and other gun control groups. The move comes after the White Sox posted a message on X recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day and highlighting support for Everytown and similar organizations. Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day.The White Sox are committed to seeking innovative solutions to gun violence. We are proud to support these organizations and their efforts to help create a safer community. Thread: pic.twitter.com/So8XKJeOKt— Chicago White Sox…

A cozy day-one title reaches Xbox Game Pass alongside one other game, plus a surprise soulslike that’s returning to the service after 16 months. Credit: Dominik Bošnjak / Game Rant | Source images: Xbox, Cyberwave / Rokaplay, Metaroot Originally published by  Game Rant Solarpunk is now available on Xbox Game Pass, having joined its library as a day-one title. Apart from the cozy survival game, the service also received two other titles in the 24-hour period ending June 8, one of which reached Xbox Game Pass completely out of the blue. The surprise addition is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Koei Tecmo’s…

The best parts of summer happen outdoors, whether it’s a lunch-break loop through the city, a post-work stroll, or a weekend adventure on the trail. And when the adventure wraps, a fresh, satisfying meal nearby makes it even better. Together, a day spent outdoors and food inspired by the season are reminders to slow down and savor more of what summer has to offer.  Pairing healthy outdoor fun and food is worth celebrating. That’s why Sweetgreen and AllTrails are spotlighting a collection of iconic urban hikes across the U.S., matched below with seasonal Sweetgreen menu favorites for the perfect post-trail…

In the midst of litigation with parent organization, the NRA Foundation has rebranded itself. Whether or not the lawsuit has anything to do with the name change is not known. Earlier this year the National Rifle Association sued their subsidiary organization NRA Foundation. In the suit the NRA alleges that the Foundation has been withholding funds, are engaged in cyber squatting, are using trademarks owned by them unlawfully, and makes other accusations. The Foundation asserts that they’re trying to establish independence from their parent organization and are simply upholding their fiduciary duties. The Foundation cites…

Imagine being arrested, jailed, and forced onto an ankle monitor. Not because you committed a crime, but because the federal government’s background check system got your record wrong. That’s exactly what happened to Florida gun owner William Brewer, according to a recent report from Gun Owners of America (GOA). Brewer spent 14 days behind bars and another two weeks on an ankle monitor after the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) allegedly misidentified him as a convicted felon during a firearm purchase. The error stemmed from what GOA says was a mistaken match involving a decade-old misdemeanor case in…

Landing on PC, PS4, and Xbox One in May 2019, the first Plague Tale game set a strong precedent for the budding franchise, delivering a narrative-led adventure that put character growth and emotional storytelling at the forefront of the experience. While A Plague Tale: Innocence and its 2022 sequel A Plague Tale: Requiem featured stealth mechanics, combat was far from its primary focus. The same can’t be said, however, for the upcoming Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Back in April, I attended a preview event for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy in Paris. Along with around an hour or so…

I’ve not hidden my support for Brandon Herrera. I’ve purchased exactly one piece of campaign merch in my life, and it’s a t-shirt from Herrera’s campaign. He’s a very pro-gun candidate and that’s important to me. He’s not a one-issue candidate, either, which also matters, and while I don’t agree with him on everything, I do think he’s a solid choice for the House of Representatives. His opponent isn’t.Herrera made not just a solid showing, but came in first during the primary. He avoided a runoff because troubled incumbent Tony Gonzales withdrew from the race…

From the dense jungles and tunnel complexes of Vietnam, where he answered more than 380 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) calls in a single year, to becoming one of the first EOD specialists selected for the original Delta Force, Vining has forged a career defined by technical mastery under extreme pressure and an enduring commitment to his fellow service members. His path took him through the high-stakes rescue attempt Operation EAGLE CLAW in Iran, the intense combat of Operation URGENT FURY in Grenada, support to a major domestic prison crisis known as Operation POCKET PLANNER, and later roles investigating the Khobar…

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has launched an experimental Arctic drone task force expanding its military presence in the region. The United States-led bloc has consistently cited an alleged Russian threat to justify its Arctic buildup. According to a report by RT, this latest NATO initiative was unveiled over the weekend as the research vessel Alliance departed La Spezia, Italy, launching Task Force X-Arctic (TFX-Arctic). The experimental unit is set to operate through 2026 and into next year, with the stated aim of demonstrating how uncrewed systems can provide persistent multi-domain situational awareness across the North Atlantic, the Arctic, and the…

We sped down Cement Creek Road between 11,000-foot Cement Mountain and Red Mountain’s ridge. The sun was setting on our double-track return. For the first time on our ride, I easily rolled at a faster clip than my e-bike partner, Dane Tudor. He was on a full suspension e-MTB, while I was testing the updated Aventon Ramblas ADV hardtail e-mountain bike. Clearly, this playful, nimble hardtail design is made to transfer power to the ground. The tread pattern enables the bike to roll quickly and efficiently: Maxxis Rekon tires utilize a tightly spaced, ramped center tread. The design minimizes resistance,…