Not every first-aid kit needs to be expedition-ready. Sometimes, you just need an organized, affordable pack to toss in a daypack, car door, or family gear bin before heading out. I tested the HART Outdoor Weekend First Aid Kit ($30) over several months of quick hikes, car camping weekends, and road trips to see if it could handle minor emergencies without taking up much room. I wanted to know if this budget-friendly option could compete with more expensive, outdoor-specific kits. The issue with many entry-level kits is that they cut corners on either the supplies or the internal layout. This…
Minneapolis, Minnesota is one of a handful of cities in the U.S. where violent crime is trending in the wrong direction. Through May 30, violent offenses are up almost 7 percent compared to 2025. The number of reported rapes has increased by 18 percent, while aggravated assaults have seen a 15 percent spike according to the Crime Index (homicides and robberies, on the other hand, have each declined by more than 10 percent compared to last year). The city could use all the help fighting crime that it can get, yet some liberals on the…
Joining the military gives young service members steady pay and access to financial tools built specifically for the military community. That combination makes it one of the best times in your life to build a strong credit score, but it won’t happen automatically. You still need to open the right accounts, use them wisely, and avoid common mistakes that new troops make. This guide walks you through the fastest ways to build credit in the military, the best first credit cards for enlisted troops, and the credit habits that’ll protect your score during your time in service and beyond. Fastest…
Constitutional carry is the law in more than half of the states. That’s fantastic news, but it’s not the law of the land. I wish it were, but alas, we’re a long way from that ever being the case. Still, we’ve made a lot of ground over the years, and I’m proud of where the gun rights movement has gotten us on the national level. There are state laws that need to be addressed, but they’re coming down one by one, so that’s good news, too.Because constitutional carry is so common now, it seems the…
Cory Geisler is the new commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), overseeing approximately 1.3 million members. The Hartland, Wis., native was elected July 29 during the organization’s 127th National Convention at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Nevada, making him the veterans’ service organization’s 118th commander-in-chief. His election, approved by thousands of delegates who represent the millions of VFW and auxiliary members nationwide, is part of national efforts to put in place leaders and to establish the organization’s legislative priorities for the coming year. Geisler, the Iraq War veteran and life member of VFW Post 721 in Waukesha, Wis.,…
Car manufacturer BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs by late 2027. The German auto giant will begin the “voluntary reduction program” by offering buyouts to personnel in research, development, and planning. Factory workers will not be offered a buyout, accoridng to sources. BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic is expected to announce the voluntary reduction program at a staff meeting this week, some of the sources said. They added that the plan would be launched in October and run through 2027. The company intends to reportedly cut around 5% of its total workforce. The automaker employed 87,436 people in Germany as…
The list of places where governments can automatically declare the 2A off-limits may have gotten a little shorter. According to reporting from NRA-ILA, the U.S. Department of Justice has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked enforcement of the federal ban on carrying firearms at U.S. Post Office facilities. While the decision doesn’t strike down the law nationwide, it leaves a lower court ruling in place that found the government failed to justify the restriction under today’s Second Amendment standards. For gun owners, that’s another notable development in the post-Bruen legal landscape. For decades, federal law…
The Navy is offering free screenings of Spider-Man: Brand New Day to sailors in pay grades E-1 through E-6 at 14 Morale, Welfare and Recreation theaters in the United States and overseas. The screenings are part of the launch of an expanded Virtual Single Sailor Program, an online resource connecting junior and unaccompanied sailors with recreation, support programs and events wherever they are stationed. Registration was required and closed July 29. Tickets were offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Navy said more than 1,000 sailors registered during the first four days. Selected participants were expected to receive confirmation…
A gateway to Yellowstone National Park is once again making headlines — and not because it’s the hometown of that tourist sent airborne by a bison. A group of 11 people fell ill on Monday and required hospitalization after eating mushrooms they’d collected in Park County, Mont., authorities said. Park County is just outside of Bozeman, a primary entrance to Yellowstone National Park and an increasingly popular location for mushroom foragers. The group that fell sick was apparently visiting “from outside the local area,” the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services said. Emergency responders arrived at a private…
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Often, the most powerful photographs don’t capture an event. They reveal the extraordinary hidden in the mundane — the dusty roads, crooked trees, and melancholic faces that define American life more than any Instagram selfie ever could. That’s what you’ll find in the reflective travelogues of cyclist Leigh Foster, whose minimalist approach to bikepacking films sets him apart in the crowded field of self-produced outdoor documentaries. His latest, titled simply The Perfect Midwest Bikepacking Route, finds Foster cycling from Chicago to his childhood home in St. Paul, Minn. Over 10 days and 572 miles, he bikes and camps his way through…
Over the past 5 months, I’ve been running, hiking, and living with the Speedgoat 7, the shoe that many runners recognize as a top choice for trail runners logging big miles. This long-term test proves that the ‘goat is, at least for cushion-forward trail runners, still the GOAT. In short: The HOKA Speedgoat 7 (men’s, women’s, $165) is a responsive yet protective trail running shoe with an extremely grippy outsole. It’s ideal for mid- to ultra-distance trail runs and races on moderately technical trails. It’s earned a spot at myriad starting lines and is worth considering for any serious trail…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More To those who have had the pleasure of sitting and watching a desert sunrise in all of its majesty, you know there’s nothing quite like it. Or there wasn’t, because now, according to an announcement it made on Monday, Ford wants to sell you a Bronco with the “Bronco Desert Rising Edition” package, which seeks to capture nature’s glory in SUV form. What exactly is the Bronco Desert Rising Edition package? In short, it’s an appearance package that you can get on an Outer…
The Trace exists not to cover gun news, as they claim, but to attack gun rights under the guise of unbiased journalism that simply focuses on guns. The fact that it’s run by a high-ranking Everytown official is plenty of reason to recognize that the guise is a lie, but the mainstream media has made it clear they don’t seem to care. And that bothers me, but not quite as much as the organization’s latest attempt to demonize the NRA.It’s one thing when the coverage is about mismanaging money by high-ranking officials. That’s a legitimate…
Many military families purchase pet insurance when their pet is young because premiums are often lower. Additionally, pre-existing conditions aren’t typically covered if they develop before enrollment. ADUs have quietly become one of the smartest affordability strategies for military homebuyers. A backyard cottage, an in-law suite, or an above-garage apartment can offset a chunk of your mortgage payment each month. But VA loan ADU rules aren’t always straightforward, and getting clear answers from lenders can be difficult. We’ll break it down in this article. Can You Buy a Home With an ADU Using a VA Loan? Yes, you can use…
An Indiana gun owner will not face charges after shooting and killing a man during a confrontation, after prosecutors determined the shots fired were in self-defense. Hancock County Prosecutor Brent Eaton says the incident started when the driver of a Dodge Journey began closely following a Volkswagen Jetta. According to eyewitnesses, the Journey got to within a foot of the Jetta, and perhaps even as close as six inches from the rear bumper. When the two vehicles entered a construction zone, they slowed down and eventually stopped because of traffic. At that point the driver of…
When it comes to hot hatches, muscle cars, and performance sedans, no set of rims looks as cool as those red brake calipers, right? Well, brands don’t just pick the colors to give your wheels some visual flair. When it comes to Nissan, the colors are selected to signify braking performance level. Don’t get us wrong, they do look cool, but when you learn what the colors mean, you’ve got one more way to impress your gearhead friends. Nissan’s Five-Color Code Credit: Nissan Nissan fits its cars with one of five different colors; silver, yellow, red, bright red, and gold. Here’s…
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This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. U.S. President Donald Trump launched an expletive-filled tirade against Iranian leaders during a recent Oval Office meeting, according to a person who heard the comments. The outburst, which included references to Iranian officials as “scumbags” and “lunatics,” reflected the president’s growing frustration as the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its fifth month with no resolution in sight. Trump had initially predicted the war would be over in weeks, but both a ceasefire announced in April and a memorandum of understanding in June have collapsed, according to reports [2][4]. President’s Expletive-Laden Tirade…
In his majority opinion in Heller, the late Justice Antonin Scalia encoded a concept of “in common use.” Basically, guns that are “in common use” for any lawful purpose cannot be banned or restricted to such a point that they’re unusable for those lawful purposes. Self-defense is the most cited lawful use, and some judges seem to think that’s the only one, but it’s not. It’s any lawful use. And, to be fair, in the here and now, the phrase “in common use” is a useful shield.However, there’s a perennial problem with the phrase, and…
