It’s a fine week to be surfing the web for sweet new gear to take outside. This week’s lineup includes lots of cooler-than-normal collaborations, many of them focused on upcoming events, like the chilly Winter Olympics in Italy or ultramarathons in the Arizona desert. Other new releases are content with creative opportunities to share the love on Valentine’s Day, or to trim down backpacking gear in the never-ending race to make our gear lighter and more packable. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Stars and Stripes Olympics Shades (Photo/Pit Viper) The Winter Olympics kick off today!…

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed suit against Gatalog Foundation, CTRLPew, and several individual 2A activists for “unlawfully distributing computer code for 3D printing firearms and prohibited firearm accessories and for promoting and facilitating the unlawful manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm accessories” under California laws that prohibit the distribution of computer code for printing gun parts to those without a license and “knowingly, willfully, or recklessly aid, abet, promote, or facilitate the ‘unlawful manufacture of firearms,’ which includes the manufacture of a firearm using a 3D printer by an unlicensed person.” From…

During the past two years, I’ve spent a great deal of time training with carry optics. It’s a fascinating field, and one I admittedly came to a bit late. While some shooters take an immersion class and emerge proficient, I took the long route. I bought a quality .22 pistol, set it up with a carry-style optic, and practiced consistently for months. The results were gratifying. I now have a dedicated practice handgun that uses a sighting system similar to my carry guns, and that similarity may be more important than matching grip frame or trigger characteristics. As a bonus,…

One of America’s most storied outdoor brands could soon lose most of its brick-and-mortar stores. Eddie Bauer, an international outfitter created in Seattle by its eponymous founder in 1920, will soon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to reports from Business Insider and credit intelligence agency Octus. Parent company Catalyst Brands owns the licensing rights to distribute Eddie Bauer’s products and is preparing to file for the brand’s bankruptcy in February. The upcoming bankruptcy filing, which Octus cited from “industry sources,” could spell the closure of many of Eddie Bauer’s 180 remaining stores in the U.S. and Canada. That news…

Eric Flottmann is a longtime outdoorsman and avid backpacker. He’s constantly setting out on adventures into Aravaipa Canyon, the Grand Canyon, or the Coconino National Forest in his home state of Arizona. And when he isn’t embarking on a trip of his own, he’s leading Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America on adventures, too. After years of outdoor recreation, though, he started to notice that one camping supply in particular was building up. And it was starting to take up a lot of space. “I had a growing collection of half-empty [fuel] canisters in my garage,” Flottmann said. “And…

Colorado was one of the first states in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Sure, it’s still illegal at the federal level, but Denver now gets called the Mile High City for completely different reasons. However, because it’s still illegal at the federal level, those who use it in compliance with state law are still prohibited from lawfully owning a firearm. This is a measure that’s being challenged, but until the Supreme Court rules on it one way or the other, there’s going to be some tension over this.That’s especially true in Colorado,…

Both the United States and Russia are seeking to resolve the New START nuclear treaty issue diplomatically. The now-expired nuclear reduction deal is getting a new boost, and it’s happening alongside peace talks. Moscow and Washington are working on a deal to continue the New START nuclear reduction treaty, Axios reported on Thursday, citing three sources familiar with the issue. The Strategic Arms Control Agreement officially expired on February 5. Not only are the two nuclear superpowers working to generate another treaty, but both have also agreed to continue to follow the current treaty even after its expiration. According to…

National parks are among the nation’s most beloved treasures. With locations stretching from remote Alaska wilderness to an urban downtown, their popularity varies, and many of these 63 parks experienced major changes in visitation last year. Some of them saw massive jumps in visitors, while others took a nosedive, based on preliminary data released by the National Park Service (NPS) last month. GearJunkie crunched the numbers to figure out the biggest outliers and trends. Here are the main takeaways from 2025’s stats, and what you need to know if you’re planning a national park trip this year. The Overall Gist…

We’ve been covering a lot of gun control bills here at Bearing Arms in recent weeks, but we haven’t written nearly as much about pro-2A legislation. It’s not that we’re uninterested. Far from it, as a matter of fact. It’s just that right now the gun control lobby is in overdrive, and we’re honestly just not seeing as much action on the pro-2A side.  Part of that is because most red states already have pretty good gun laws. 29 states have adopted constitutional or permitless carry laws, for example, and that seems to be ceiling for…

Pro skiers and snowboarders and up-and-comers alike will descend upon Jackson Hole next week for Kings & Queens of Corbet’s. The freestyle ski and ride competition has become one of the most popular winter sports events of the year, drawing in-person spectators and live streaming to a global audience. Athletes from around the world will put it all on the line in hopes of claiming the crown and $50,000 in prize money. Check out the 2025 event recap video and get stoked for the upcoming action. This year, defending Queen Ana Eyssimont returns to test her mettle against Kelly Hilleke,…

Lindsey Vonn successfully completed her Olympic training run on Friday, Feb. 6, securing her place in the Women’s Olympic Downhill Race on Sunday. The news comes less than a week after the 41-year-old world champion ski racer crashed at an event in Switzerland, tearing her left ACL and sustaining meniscus damage and a bruised bone. Despite the setback, Vonn remains determined to compete at Milano–Cortina — likely her final Olympic Games. It’s the latest in news in a career defined by setbacks and comebacks. But this feels different, given it’s the same injury that shuts down most pro athletes for an…

Connecticut residents looking to buy a handgun for self-defense (or other lawful purposes) may soon find their options limited, thanks to a bill introduced by Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday.  Governor’s Bill 5043 looks to prohibit the manufacture and sale of “convertible pistols.” Much like the California law that has widely been drescribed as a Glock ban, Lamont’s legislation defines a “convertible pistol” as “any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted by hand or with a common household tool into a machine gun solely by the installation or attachment…