I just landed my paraglider at the back of Laguna Toncek, below the granite spires of Frey, Argentina, and a short walk away from the mountain hut. I unpack my bag so I can repack my glider, tossing out 3 days of food, a full double rack with a tagline, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and — oh yeah! A tent. I almost forgot I packed it, as it feels as light as a rolled-up jacket.  Space and weight are at an absolute premium when vol-biv (fly-camping) paragliding. Even more so when you tack on the weight of climbing gear. I…

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When Springfield introduced its Croatian-made XD pistol a quarter century ago, I was already familiar with the P9—Springfield’s excellent CZ clone—so the new striker-fired, polymer-frame XD looked promising. It was. Since then, the lineup has grown to include long-slide and compact variants in multiple calibers, and the platform has steadily evolved. The latest iteration, the XD Mod 3, may be the best of the bunch—and at just over $300 at most retailers, it’s hard to ignore. Features and Design The Mod 3 retains the locked-breech lockup and angled camming surfaces of the original, with noticeably tighter barrel fitting. Like all…

Cover Your Floors and Walls Homes lose heat through surfaces, just like people. Floors: To combat the chill, cover cold floors like tile or wood with rugs, carpets, or even spare blankets. Warm up bathroom floors with bath mats or old towels. Walls: Back in the Middle Ages, castle dwellers used tapestries to insulate drafty walls. They were definitely on to something. You can trap warmth by hanging quilts, heavy blankets, or pretty tapestries on external walls. Drink Warm (but Not Alcoholic) Drinks Hot beverages will feel comforting during a power outage. Make tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or broth if…

This article was originally published by Don Stacy II at The Mises Institute.  Commonly discussed in radical political circles is the Overton window (also called the window of discourse), which is typically defined as the range of subjects and arguments—public ideas—politically acceptable to the mainstream population at a given time. The Overton window varies over time (either by shifting, shrinking, and/or expanding), thereby demonstrating the gradual evolution of societal norms and values. Less well-known is that political commentator Joshua Trevino has hypothesized that the political acceptability component of the Overton window can be subdivided into six significant and separately identifiable degrees. These degrees of…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLearning how to choose the best members for your prepper group is crucial in ensuring the long-term resilience and survival of you, your loved ones, and your preparedness group. The people you bring into your circle should have useful skills, align with your values, contribute positively to the group dynamic, and be trustworthy in high-pressure situations. A well-vetted team member enhances security, cooperation, and overall preparedness, while the wrong ones can create division, drain resources, compromise safety and security, and weaken the group. This guide provides a structured approach to evaluating potential members, helping…

If there’s one thing we’ve come to count on from Mazda, it’s striking design, and with the new 2026 CX-5, it delivers again. In a crowded segment of lookalike packages, the third-generation crossover is a real standout. But that’s just one of the reasons why the latest CX-5 got my thumbs up after spending a day driving it around San Diego. The gen-3 CX-5 grows in all the right dimensions, delivering more space for passengers and cargo. It adds more useful features, including an all-new infotainment system, finally equipped with a functional voice control system. If there’s a downside to…

Anti-gun activists love anecdotes. They like to present stories of people who survived horrific experiences or who lost people in senseless atrocities, all to try and leverage our emotions into supporting gun control. The problem is that we’ve got stories, too. We’ve got a lot of them. They range from people who lost loved ones to people who used guns for self-defense.Or, there are times when we just trot out the stories that show how little their preferred laws actually do.King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies say neighborhood complaints about crime in White Center are…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine this: A storm rolls in faster than expected. The power flickers, the news warns of empty grocery store shelves, and suddenly, everyone rushes to stock up. You watch the chaos unfold from your kitchen—calm, collected, and secure. Why? Because you’re prepared. You took the time to build a food stockpile. In today’s world, where grocery prices climb higher every week, and uncertainty seems to linger around every corner, the idea of building a food stockpile isn’t just for hardcore survivalists—it’s smart, practical living. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, an unexpected illness, a…

My first two knives were Swiss Army Knives (SAKs). One was given to me while heading home from a trip to Vermont, and the other was a Christmas present. The gifting was a response to my genetic disposition to tinker and my adoration for MacGyver. In my teens, I sold SAKs at my local camping store, unwrapping Old Town canoes and kayaks, and servicing old Coleman lanterns and stoves. Now, I have them littering my house. The only thing I was ever left wanting from any of those SAKs is a locking blade and pocket clip. Slip joints are great,…