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…
While a lot of people are uncomfortable at the sight of some openly carrying a firearm, there is a profound lack of stories about people carrying openly killing innocent people, either accidentally or intentionally. They don’t walk into the curb store, gun on their hip, and rob it. They don’t commit some other kind of armed robbery, then reholster their firearm in an open carry holster. In other words, people who openly carry a firearm might make people uncomfortable, but they’re not a problem that anyone needs to fret about.And if you’re in a preemption…
The long-standing federal ban on newly made machine guns is heading back into court. A Texas shooting organization and several of its members have filed a federal lawsuit challenging 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). The law that makes it illegal for civilians to possess machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986. The case, Temple Gun Club v. Bondi, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It argues that Congress overstepped its constitutional authority when it enacted the restriction. The plaintiffs include the Temple Gun Club, a Texas nonprofit with more than 1,000 members, along with…
Are “red flag” laws really a narrow and targeted approach to dealing with dangerous individuals that doesn’t intrude or infringe on our Second Amendment rights? Supporters say that’s the case, but a new report by Michigan’s State Court Administrative Office should raise some red flags of its own. According to the report, 514 Extreme Risk Protection Order complaints were filed in Michigan last year; more than one per day. Of those, just 55 did not involve an ex-parte hearing where the subject of the complaint was allowed to attend and offer evidence in their defense. The…
We stopped at the top of the Eiger Trail. Below the slopes of the Kleine Scheidegg ski resort stretched toward the town of Grindelwald, visible in the distance. Above, the towering peak of the deadly mountain loomed, made famous by the 1976 Clint Eastwood movie, The Eiger Sanction. I dropped my RMU Roll Top EDC Pack in the snow, unrolled its top, and pulled out a snack and my water to take in the view of the Swiss Alps. The Roll Top EDC had been pulling triple duty on this trip. It was my travel pack for airport days, my…
When you buy a gun, especially in a state with universal background checks, you’ve shown you’re a law-abiding citizen. Criminals don’t do it, mind you, but that’s a point that gets ignored all the time. So what happens when you go to a gun range for a particular event or class, only to have the range tell you that you have to submit to a background check just to shoot your gun?That’s what one shooter and Second Amendment advocate reported happening at a Colorado range.Last week I asked if you would be okay with consenting…
Artificial intelligence may be able to cure diseases once thought to be incurable. AI is said to be unlocking new treatments and inventing new drugs against Parkinson’s disease, antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and many other rare diseases. The Real Threat Is Artificial Credit, Not Artificial Intelligence This is technological progress that many scientists never thought possible. “We can – in a matter of days or hours – look at massive libraries” of chemical compounds to identify those that display antibacterial activity, says James Collins, professor of medical engineering and science, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, US. With the help of…
The Trump Administration has tasked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with boosting resource extraction from public lands across the U.S. That charge includes everything from establishing new oil and gas leasing in Alaska to expanding lithium mines in Nevada. Now, Western Oregon is the latest area slated for increased commercial output by the BLM. On Feb. 18, the agency announced plans to increase timber harvesting across nearly 2 million acres. Supporters see the move as an economic necessity, while opponents worry about the environmental impacts. BLM Oregon Timber Harvest: The Plan The section of public land in question covers…
One of the individuals charged with a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in 2024 has been released from jail after prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri offered him a deal allowing him to plead guilty one count of unlawful use of a weapon, while second-degree murder charges were dropped. Dominic Miller was sentenced to two years in prison on the gun charge, but with time served behind bars while awaiting trial he’s already completed his sentence. The deal has drawn plenty of criticism, but Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson is trying to pass…
Left-wing journalist and self-described “disturbed editorial cartoonist” for Alabama’s AL.com, JD Crowe, recently wrote a piece so indicative of Constitutional ignorance that I felt the need to make fun of him, publicly. His piece (of trash), entitled “Bullets for breakfast? Alabama proposes ammo tax holiday while still taxing groceries,” is exactly the type of emotionally devious drivel used to sway those seen by leftist elites as easily manipulated, or useful idiots. The article even begins with the tagline, “Let them eat bullets. – Alabama GOP lawmakers, probably,” a deliberate double entendre undoubtedly meant to stoke fear and demonize political opposition,…
“Take a back road under KC lights” sounds like a cliché country song; for Taylor Urich, it’s just another day at the office. In the fourth episode of ‘Riding Shotgun,” Urich partnered with Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Michael Colaianni for a drive along the pine-lined Woody Mountain Road. This trail just outside Flagstaff shows off what matters most to Urich: accessible trails to beautiful scenery, courtesy of responsible and ethical off-highway vehicle (OHV) drivers. At KC HiLiTES — yes, those smiley-faced yellow lights — adventure is at the heart of what they do. Urich explained how safety fits like…
The term “Fudd,” as I typically use it, refers to someone who owns guns, uses them, but is very quick to throw our rights under the bus because they think guns should only be for hunting or something. They’re more than willing to sell us down the river by supporting universal background checks, assault weapon bans, or even bans on many semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols. After all, it doesn’t impact their old .30-.30 lever action or bolt-action .30-06. And, honestly, that’s a stupid way to look at things. After all, when they say they’ll…
The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned that American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country could be targets of a potential terrorist attack, the mission reported on Monday. The warning allegedly covers the consulate, the embassy, and all affected schools in the country. The notice called on American citizens to stay alert and follow safety guidance while in Nigeria. “The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens of a possible terrorist threat against US facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria,” the advisory states. US Launches Strikes Against “Terrorist Scum” In Nigeria Rulers in the U.S. have released a series of…
