Whether you’re logging big mountain miles or enjoying a casual day hike, the right women’s hiking pants make a huge difference. To finalize this year’s rankings, lead tester and GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar put eight women’s hiking pants through a grueling 9-month testing cycle. She logged more than 60 days and 500 miles in wind, rain, sun, and snow — from exposed trails in the Tetons to Alaskan river crossings, prickly desert paths, and the craggy summits of Colorado fourteeners. We crowned the lightweight Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants as our best overall pick for its rare mix of mobility, dependable…
As a hunter, you become adept at making holes. Shot placement is key, and you quickly learn precisely where to shoot your target for the quickest, most ethical results. That ability to visualize a deer’s vitals is fantastic, and it’s great that you’re able to fill your freezer with healthy, lean meat. You probably have a carefully thought-out rifle-and-optic setup and possibly spend time every day mapping out a food plot or feeders. Maybe you have a tree stand; maybe you have raised blinds. You take hunting seriously, and you have the gear to show for it. Or do you?…
Women’s hiking boots protect against some of the biggest trip-ruiners: rolled ankles, soaked socks, bruised toes, and agonizing blisters. To finalize this year’s rankings, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar and two additional testers put 10 women’s hiking boots through a 10-month test cycle. From Grand Teton National Park to Patagonia, we logged more than 500 miles and 30,000 feet of elevation gain to find the best pairs. We crowned the Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX as our best overall pick for its standout mix of agility, traction, and waterproof protection. Meanwhile, the Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof earned our budget…
Ten handgun hunters, black bears inside 25 to 50 yards, fading light, and a week full of lessons. This Maine black bear handgun hunt delivered close calls, hard-earned misses, standout revolver performance, and enough honest takeaways to make us want another crack at it. I had been wanting to schedule a black bear hunt in the Carolinas for one of the non-hibernating giants for quite some time. Then my good friend Kim Ralston contacted me about a handgun black bear hunt in Maine. He had used the guide and outfitter previously and spoke highly of the effort and ability involved.…
The Benelli Lupo Alpha looks like an Italian design team got loose with a CAD file and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, but this 5.73-pound hunting rifle flat-out performs. It is light, slick, weatherproof, and with the right load, it shoots tiny groups that make the futuristic stock a lot easier to love. This Alpha dog is born to hunt. Benelli’s new special edition Lupo Alpha rifle sports a unique stock with stylish lines and a dozen sculpted holes that make you wonder if its Italian designers sipped too much pinot grigio and went full rivoluzionario. If you’re a traditionalist,…
The Backlanz Precision Long Range and Precision Alpine bipods bring titanium, carbon fiber, and real field stability to hunters who count ounces like they owe money. If you have been waiting for a lightweight hunting bipod that does not feel like a compromise, this New Zealand-built setup deserves a hard look. A Featherweight Hunting Bipod That Does Not Feel Fragile There are a lot of lightweight bipods out there claiming to be the answer to the weight-conscious hunter’s prayers. Most of them make you choose between light and capable. New Zealand-based Backlanz has been quietly changing that conversation, and after…
Imagine this: you’re standing in a dealership with one of two decisions to make. On the one hand sits a brand-new BMW 3 Series, but you’ve heard it stands to lose 20% of its value the second its tires touch public roads. On the other hand, there’s a second-hand Jaguar F-Pace, but it could potentially be harboring mechanical gremlins that could drain your bank account by next week! This article is a guide to explaining what a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle is. Prospective buyers are encouraged to engage in conversation with factory-backed dealerships; CarBuzz advises buyers to do their due…
This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. Israel supplied a version of its Iron Beam laser defense system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the war with Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times and two sources familiar with the matter. [1] The lightweight surveillance system Spectro was also provided, the report stated. The deployment was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios, which reported that an Iron Dome battery and personnel were also sent. [1] Details of the Transfer The Iron Beam system, first deployed by Israel in December 2025, is designed…
This article originally appeared on The Inertia. Sea lions and seals may come off as cuddly sea dogs, but don’t let appearances fool you. When they’re angry, they’re a force to be reckoned with. And they do get angry. Well-known New Zealand surf photographer Rambo Estrada found that out firsthand recently. While shooting a handful of local rippers, the Mt. Maunganui–based Estrada witnessed a surfer being accosted by one very pissed-off pinniped. Damon “Crackers” Cracknell, who Estrada describes as a Southland local core lord, was chased from the water by the lion. He even used his board to fend it…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Hegseth Warns “Most Intense Day” Of Operation Epic Fury Imminent As IEA Plans “Largest-Ever” SPR Dump The most significant development in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was the start of IRGC naval mining operations, which were met with massive U.S. firepower that destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels. As we continue monitoring the maritime chokepoint this morning after IRGC attacks on three commercial vessels, attention is now shifting to the IRGC’s drone production capacity, which appears to have been degraded. Bloomberg reports that 2,100 Shaheds have been fired so…
Second Amendment advocate and GunTuber Brandon Herrera has received the endorsement of President Donald Trump in his bid to represent the 23rd Congressional District of Texas, just a week after incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped his own campaign to remain in office after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later took her own life. 🚨 BREAKING: President Trump just endorsed BRANDON HERRERA to replace scandal-ridden GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales in TX-23HUGE! Congrats, @TheAKGuy!TRUMP: “Today I am endorsing America First Patriot, Brandon Herrera, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Texas’ 23rd… pic.twitter.com/YzvSN4Aypy—…
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Gun rights versus gun control is a debate that, in theory, is non-partisan.However, we also tend to know where and how various parties will fall on the issue based on their party affiliation. There are exceptions, of course, but for the most part, Republicans are more likely to support gun rights while Democrats are more likely to support gun control. But, as in most things, there are exceptions. We’ve seen plenty of them.And one of those exceptions penned an op-ed for the Minnesota Star-Tribune about the liberal case for the Second Amendment.As a lifelong liberal…
Images by the author The Ruger Security moniker has been around for a long time. It started in 1972 when Ruger introduced a mid-sized-frame, six-shot DA .357 Magnum revolver to compete with similar wheelguns made by Colt and Smith and Wesson. As per Ruger’s business model, it was designed with the everyday shooter in mind, but its main purpose was to attract the attention of agencies seeking a duty revolver. The Security Six (and later Service Six and Speed Six) guns were solid, no-frills guns that came in 2.75-, 3-, 4-, and 6-inch barrel lengths. They were made both in…
No matter how often gun control activists utter the phrase “I support the Second Amendment,” there’s inevitably a “but” that follows and completely negates that self-professed support. Some anti-gun activists want to repeal the Second Amendment. Many others would rather just ignore it and pretend it doesn’t exist. Ruby Goodwin, on the other hand, wants to “complicate” the right to keep and bear arms.Goodwin, a student at the University of California-Irvine, believes the United States is suffering from an “oversimplification of the Second Amendment and its application in the modern day.” Now, I’m not the…
As tensions rise overseas and U.S. forces remain engaged in multiple regions, a topic many Americans thought belonged to history is suddenly back in the national conversation: the military draft.Speculation about conscription has surged in recent weeks following comments from political leaders and widespread discussion across social media. The renewed attention has focused on the Selective Service System, the federal agency responsible for maintaining the infrastructure needed to conduct a draft if Congress ever reinstates one.For now, the United States continues to rely on an all-volunteer military, a system that has been in place since 1973. But the machinery for…
We’ve chronicled several times this year how lawful gun owners in Virginia have been firmly in the crosshairs of gun-ban advocates this session, emboldened by the election of Democrat Abigail Spanberger as governor late last year. Four punitive anti-gun measures have recently been sent to Gov. Spanberger for her consideration after being approved in both the House and the Senate. And all will have dire consequences for law-abiding Virginians if Gov. Spanberger signs them into law. One measure, Senate Bill 727, would outlaw the carrying and transporting of many common firearms on public property. And according to a report from…
This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. After Trump ordered this major joint US-Israeli air campaign on Iran a week and a half ago, several politicians, political commentators, and public figures heaped praise on the president for the “remarkable courage” he showed to finally take on the Iranian regime. To capitalize on and utilize all the praise, the White House cobbled together and published a long document full of quotes celebrating how great Trump was for doing this. It included members of Congress like Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham, Rick Scott, and David Rouzer lauding Trump for his courage and…
