The cool stream gurgled next to us as we backpacked along a single-track dirt trail, the spring runoff making its way down from the Continental Divide. After 10 miles and more than 1,000 feet of elevation climbing through a remote gully in rural Northern Colorado, I take the new Outdoor Vitals Carbon Evo 50 backpack off and stretch my neck and shoulders. I’m pleased to find that my feet are more sore than my back — a clear indication that this ultralight pack can carry weight with ease. The Carbon Evo 50 targets thru-hikers, fastpackers, and long-weekend backpackers who want…

Let me start by saying that I’m grateful for what President Trump and his administration have done for gun rights. They’ve already done more to defend the Second Amendment than any administration in my lifetime, and I really do appreciate that. But we also need to acknowledge that the bar wasn’t that difficult for the administration to clear. It’s not so much that they’ve been that great, but that everyone who came before them sucked even worse. That’s it.And while I can appreciate what they’ve done, that doesn’t mean I’m beholden in some way to…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.  It is difficult to believe the pace at which global events are now moving. Apocalyptic threats are being thrown around recklessly, and severe damage is being done to the global economic system every single day. A lot of people still seem to think that economic conditions will snap back to normal once the war ends, and that is because they don’t understand the level of destruction that has already taken place. Even if the war ends tomorrow and commercial traffic starts flowing freely through the Strait of…

As things currently stand, the tide is largely against gun grabbers in much of the country. More than half of the states have some form of permitless carry, the Department of Justice is going after at least some local and state governments over their anti-gun measures, and Congress just isn’t interested in passing gun control. But today’s status quo is tomorrow’s ancient history.Colorado’s idea of regulating gun barrel purchases as if they’re guns is stupid and problematic, to say the least. We all know it. However, let’s understand that bad ideas never stay in one…

Iran is accusing Israel of attacking Hezbollah even after the ceasefire was agreed upon. Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran was suspending tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and was considering pulling out of the deal with Washington over Israel’s actions in Lebanon. The United States has denied that the vital waterway has been closed again. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump was aware of reports saying the strait had been closed, but said the reports “are false,” reported CBS News.  It isn’t just Israel, either.  Iran has also accused the U.S. of violating multiple…

Say hello to the snorkel. For 2027, Toyota has just added one of the features that makes us giggle every time we’re behind the wheel of the latest Toyota Trailhunter models. The high-mount air intake is the highlight of a small number of very Toyota-style changes that include a new paint color and heated and ventilated seats for the people in the back. Time to Roll That Window Down The High Mount Air Intake, as shown on the 2026 Toyota 4Runner; (photo/Toyota) Every time we’re behind the wheel of the Tacoma or 4Runner Trailhunter, that high-mounted air intake — don’t…

When Donald Trump was on the campaign rail in 2024, he told gun owners at the Great American Outdoors Show that “Every single Biden attack on gun owners and manufacturers will be terminated my very first week back in office, perhaps my first day.” While his administration has halted enforcement of some of those attacks, others remain in place. And today we learned that the DOJ doesn’t plan on making any changes to the Biden rule redefining frames and receivers. In fact, it’s embracing the rule. 🚨BREAKING🚨Trump’s Department of Justice has decided to ADOPT Biden’s anti-gun…

It sounds like something straight out of sci-fi but it’s starting to look a lot more real. A recent breakdown from the YouTube channel East Tech Now dives into the growing world of electromagnetic launchers, and the takeaway is pretty clear: This tech isn’t stuck in the lab anymore. We’re now seeing it show up across three lanes at once, civilian products, garage-level innovation, and even early military deployment. Let’s start with what’s actually on the market. One of the most developed civilian options right now is the CA-9 coil-based launcher, built around a multi-stage Gauss system that uses electromagnetic…

The old phrase, “Give them an inch, and they’ll take a mile,” is nowhere more apparent than in the modern gun control movement. Gun-rights groups have warned for decades about the incremental nature of gun bans, while those on the other side of the debate have always laughed the notion off as “conspiracy theory.” Today, we are seeing more proof of this truth in Rhode Island, where anti-gun lawmakers are trying to expand on a bad law they passed last year. Last June, Democrat Gov. Dan McKee signed into law a ban on the manufacture, purchase, sale, or transfer of…

When I started backpacking as a teenager, I never once thought about being sexy on the trail. In fact, at a time when body shaming and fat-phobia were rampant, the wilderness was one of the few escapes I had from the oppression of my own terrible body image. Out on the trail, my appearance was meaningless: All that mattered was making it up the next hill. Twenty years ago, no man or woman looked photoshoot-ready when they hiked a trail or went climbing. But in the age of social media, the pressure to look hot and attractive has now infiltrated…

I, like many of you, think guns should be stored properly when not in use.I, like most of you, oppose laws that mandate guns should be stored away when not meeting a legal definition of “in use.” The reasons for that are many, but mostly it’s because I don’t want the government telling me what I have to do with my property in my own home, all without any consideration for me, my situation, or my children.That’s never stopped anti-gunners from trying to sell mandatory storage laws to the public.In Louisiana, a very pro-gun state,…

Henry Repeating Arms is expanding its lineup of modern lever action firearms with the introduction of the new Bear’s Leg Pistol, a compact, utility-minded platform that blends the unmistakable profile of the classic Mare’s Leg with features tailored to the way today’s firearm owners actually use their guns. Offered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, and .45-70 Government, the Bear’s Leg Pistol is purpose-built for versatility, customization, and hard use. Each model features a factory-threaded barrel, a polymer handguard with M-LOK® slots and a Picatinny rail section, fiber optic sights, a large loop lever, and a side loading gate. The…