Three days after the Sept. 11 attacks, Mark Olsen walked past cars piled on top of one another near the World Trade Center. Some were taxis. One of the most haunting images he recalls? Headlights still burning bright through the fog of rubble. The New Jersey Air National Guard technical sergeant had crossed the Hudson River on a state police boat that morning, carrying rolls of film and deciding for himself what to photograph. He wanted to reach Ground Zero, but he kept finding things along the way that needed to be recorded. Damaged taxis and other vehicles are piled…
A new survey of thousands of veterans finds overwhelming opposition to a controversial section of the comprehensive Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) that is currently stalled in Congress. Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, published a new survey on Thursday of more than 4,200 veterans, their family members, caregivers and survivors showing that while 93% indicate they want veterans’ earned benefits protected, another 71% vehemently oppose the omnibus TCAVA unless a provision known as Section 108 is rescinded. “The general finding was people were opposed to TCAVA once they learned more about it,” Jim Marszalek, executive director of DAV’s…
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Iran appears to possess a U.S. military autonomous underwater vehicle recovered near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps called the Dive-LD one of America’s most advanced unmanned submarines, while U.S. officials described it as an older vehicle that had malfunctioned and remained “dead in the water” for more than a day. Iran could reverse-engineer the Dive-LD’s mechanical systems and use what it learns to improve its own underwater drones. Built-in software defenses may prevent access to more sensitive functions, according to The Jerusalem Post, while U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the vehicle carried no…
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On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, an off-duty firefighter with Brooklyn’s Squad 1 had just finished an overnight shift. He was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he heard that a plane had struck the World Trade Center. Stephen Siller turned his truck around, returned to the firehouse to retrieve his gear, and drove to the entrance of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. The tunnel had been closed to all traffic for security purposes. So he strapped on roughly 60 pounds of gear and ran the rest of the way on foot. He ran through the tunnel…
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In the age of big box retailers and online shopping, local, independent gear shops are an endangered species. When REI or Backcountry can always offer a lower price than the small gear store, how does it survive? Evan Maynard, founder of Gearhouse in Seattle, may have found the answer: build community. Part gear rental shop, part hangout space, and part trip organizer, Gearhouse makes the outdoors more accessible and more communal, proving the power of connection. What Is Gearhouse? When Maynard moved to Seattle, like many other transplants, he was excited to check out the outdoor opportunities there. There were…
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My grid-down hygiene hack: before every hurricane I’ve experienced, I always line my bathtub with a plastic liner and fill it with water. That’s because there is always a chance that you will lose water in a disaster. That’s not the only thing that can be disrupted: you may also not be able to wash your hands or flush your toilet, so you will have to improvise. Maintaining hygiene is super important when the grid goes down. Poor sanitation quickly leads to the spread of illnesses, infections, and diseases, especially in crowded or small living environments, such as apartments. Make…
Getting your gear as ultralight as possible for backpack hunting is a tried-and-true practice among many backcountry hunters. After all, the goal is to go in light and come out heavy, so why not go in as light as possible to save yourself the weight? You wanna bring everything you need and nothing you don’t. I’m all about this … to an extent, at least. Being ultralight comes at a cost, and that cost is comfort. On tough hunts, a little bit of comfort can go a long way in the name of mental and physical well-being. So, down below,…
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What if you received a government alert stating that the world was ending in 48 hours, and you weren’t on the list to be saved? That’s the nightmare the Greenland movie throws you into. Forget zombies or out-of-this-world survival plots. Greenland is a modern world ending event: an extinction-level event, government triage, societal collapse, and families scrambling to survive while the clock runs out. It’s a brutal look at what may happen when the worst happens and people fight to survive. (Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links for which I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More OK, so coffee mugs aren’t exactly high-tech equipment. You won’t die if one fails. Or will you? Some of us really like our coffee in the morning. (Photo/GSI Outdoors) But when backpacking, weight is a big concern. A lot of people skimp on bowls, plates, and utensils. I certainly do. But there’s one container that goes on every hike with me: the GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug. First off, it weighs just 3.5 ounces. While yes, that is some weight, it’s worth every gram. Second, this…
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Vortex, an employee-owned company based in Wisconsin, has built a dedicated following in the shooting community. Their VIP warranty is the best in the industry, complemented by excellent customer service. I own several of their products and have no complaints about their quality or ability to withstand hard use in the field. Recently, I was looking to add an optic to my P320 X-ten. After shopping around, I decided on the Defender-ST. One of Vortex’s newer offerings is optimized for the rigors of duty or EDC at a very cost-effective MSRP. TL;DR: The Vortex Defender-ST handled 700 rounds, freezing temps,…
I have a confession. For many years, I have avoided lightweight hunting boots. Not because I didn’t enjoy the weight savings or comfort. That was great, and I wish they had worked out. It was the lack of support that halted me. The pain and swollen feet. Also, they didn’t last long. Crispi caught my attention with its new Alpine Lite boot, a potential solution to a problem I’ve had for many years. Maybe I’d actually get away from my heavier, stiffer boots finally, at least for a portion of the hunting season? A test was in order for sure.…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPrepared people don’t just notice more—they take faster, more effective action. That’s the edge. That’s why situational awareness and understanding how to maximize its effectiveness are vital to improving your resilience. One way to maximize your situational awareness is by understanding how to minimize the effects of your seven mental traps that interfere with how you see, interpret, and respond to the world as it develops around you. This article teaches you how to recognize the mental hurdles that get in the way—and how to reduce their impact so you can think clearly and…
