By mid-June, it dawned on me like it does every year — summer is hotter than ever. As sweat poured down my face and I caught my breath at the top of a dusty trail climb, I was thankful to have two soft flask water bottles along for the run. I can’t get away with skimping on water like I can in the spring and fall on the roasting trails around Eagle, Colo., during the summer. Nothing plummets my will to go running like a scorching hot day. I’ve been carefully selecting my trail running kit this season to venture…
A $157 billion defense funding boost that the Pentagon has been counting on to compensate for an otherwise flat budget has been approved by Congress and is on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.The House voted 218-214 almost entirely along party lines on Thursday afternoon to pass the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sweeping legislation to enact Trump’s agenda on everything from immigration to taxes. The House passage, which followed the Senate’s narrow approval on Tuesday, closed a week of Congress sprinting to get the bill to Trump’s desk by his self-imposed deadline of July…
Land Rover wants to make the Defender Octa even meaner. The 626-horsepower twin-turbo V8, raised air suspension, and 2.7-inch-wider track might have you feeling supersonic, but they just weren’t enough to help make it the “toughest, most capable, and most luxurious” Defender. What is an off-road company to do to make its top-spec SUV tougher? Create the 2026 Defender Octa Black with more black trim, of course. Loads of it, with a mix of gloss and satin finishes. Oh, and have them shuttle around two rock star brothers who are as likely to fight each other as to end up…
Don’t make the same mistake I did. Unless you’re from Texas, you probably saw the name of this knife and pronounced it like it looks: “Bex-Ar.” Turns out, the word is more like a toddler hollering for a stuffed animal at the carnival. Forget the “x” is there, and you’ll have it right: Bear. That said, it wasn’t the name that drew me to the knife. What caught my eye initially was the blue camo print on the handle. It’s unique and wonderfully done. As I checked out the specs, I realized this knife had to be one of the…
High-tech camper company Pebble is looking to be number one for your number two. The Pebble Flow camper is filled with innovative ideas, including a dual-motor system that helps it extend your EV’s range and actually lets you move it around by itself to hitch up. But the Pebble Auto Dump system might be the best feature of all, especially for anyone squeamish about the worst part of RVing. No, not the rain or the flies — we’re talking about, ahem, emptying your tanks. Pebble Auto Dump Is Your Solution to the Cousin Eddie Experience Pebble’s promo video for Auto…
Now that the House has approved the One Big Beautiful Bill that zeroes out taxes on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and “any other weapons”, we can expect those fees to disappear come January 1. Though the legislation ultimately didn’t contain a provision removing the registration requirements for restricted NFA firearms, a coalition of Second Amendment organizations has announced their intent to file a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act in court. The statement, from the Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, National Rifle Association, and the American Suppressor Association, was released shortly…
Outdoor athletes will often scoff at the rising number of legacy brands collaborating with celebrities. From The North Face selling an apparel line with Kim Kard9ashian to On Running releasing a collection inspired by FKA twigs — these releases seem to rely on name recognition rather than a sincere partnership with artists passionate for the outdoors. But for Ben Gibbard — the 48-year-old frontman for classic indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie — collaborating with outdoor brands makes a lot of sense. Gibbard, a longtime runner and lover of the outdoors, proved himself “the real deal” this week by…
Before I wrote about Second Amendment stuff most of the time, I wrote a lot about education. From Title IX abuse to woke administrators and teachers, I covered a lot. Then I came here and started writing about this, which is at least as important as reforming our educational system.Yet I always knew there would be some opportunities to return to talking about colleges. After all, they’re notoriously anti-gun, too, as we see from a situation in Maine.A Christian student in a class apparently talked previously about finding Jesus. So far, so good, apparently.Yet the…
The United States has suspended military aid to Ukraine. As part of the Trump Administration’s “America first” policy, Washington’s envoy to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Matthew Whitaker, has told Fox Business that weapons shipments to Kiev will cease. The U.S. now has an insufficient supply of weapons since it got involved in the war with Russia and Ukraine, and says its goal is to put the U.S. slave class first. “This is what ‘America first’ looks like. We first have to take care about the United States’ needs,” Whitaker told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo on Wednesday. The Pentagon needs…
Camping season is here! Whether you’re camping at a state park or in your backyard, cooking over a campfire is fun. My kids love to cook dinner over the campfire, so we’ve found a variety of easy backyard campfire recipes.There is way more you can cook over a campfire than just hot dogs. Leave the hotdogs behind! You can cook full, delicious meals that leave everyone satisfied yet shocked that you cooked it over an open fire.Here are some backyard campfire recipes that your family will love. The most important thing about each of these is that they’re easy. We wanted…
Specialized’s Turbo Levo models have been at the forefront of the eMTB market since their inception 10 years ago. With class-leading system integration backed by impressive on-trail performance, the brand has undoubtedly helped push the boundaries of innovation in this rapidly developing market. Specialized officially launched the latest version of the Turbo Levo back in April. Now in its fourth generation, the Turbo Levo 4 builds off the innovation and performance of its predecessors and takes it to new heights. With a new, more powerful motor, a bigger battery, updated controls/display, excellent app integration, and a highly adjustable geometry, the Turbo…
If you’re an endurance athlete looking to hit training hard this summer, this week’s Emerging Gear deserves a special look. From ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking tops to a tricked-out Garmin watch to skin-nourishing sunscreen, these products will help you crush mile after mile. Even dogs got in on the action this week, with a high-tech GPS dog collar that also monitors your pet’s health. And as the Tour de France 2025 kicks off this Saturday, Specialized will sell 500 of the same exact bikes used by a leading bike team. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8: Tour de France 2025 Edition The limited-edition Tour…
New York is one of the most anti-gun states in the nation. Gov. Kathy Hochul is a prime example of one of those lawmakers in an anti-gun state that’s pro-gun until it’s inconvenient to be so, and now she’s as anti-gun as they come. Such a missed opportunity for the state. Anyway, anti-gunners love her and the state. They’re making all the “right” moves, but there’s also only so much they can get away with going forward. A lot of what they’ve tried in the past has been smacked down by the courts for going…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. Why are thousands of Walmart workers suddenly “vanishing” all over the nation? And why are vast numbers of agricultural workers suddenly no longer showing up for work? What I am about to share with you is extremely alarming. During the “open border years”, our economy became extremely dependent on very cheap migrant labor. Now that the border has been secured and mass deportations are occurring, major employers throughout the country are experiencing a case of severe whiplash. The open border policies of Joe Biden caused a tremendous…
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