Just when you thought the water bottle craze had died down, here comes something completely different. First, YETI made every tumbler heavier than a tire iron. Then, VSCO girls and their Hydro Flasks turned bottles into fashion accessories. And most recently, everyone went bananas for Stanley’s Quencher because it had…

To hear the urban elite tell it, the problem in our country is that there are just too many guns. We need to curtail that, to discourage people from exercising their right to keep and bear arms, and make it so that only certain, approved parties have firearms lawfully. …

Raide Research has only been around for a few years, and its products are making waves. The brand keeps hitting home runs — from its TourTech Bibs, to its ice-axe compatible LF 2L waist pack, and, of course, its cult classic LF 30 and 40L backpacks. It hasn’t missed the…

Thanks to a quirk in federal law, for nearly a century it’s been illegal to use the United States Postal Service to ship “pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person,” even though long guns can be mailed with no issue.  …

Mark it on the map. A new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas has just been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. This VW gets smoother sheet metal, a new engine, and new in-cabin tech. All that also comes with the same large interior space and more standard features than before.…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Need help finding the ideal outfit for everyday outdoor adventure? We get it. Sometimes the options don’t add up, between the ounce counts, wicking membranes, and proprietary tech. It seems like outerwear is only…

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Idaho, like most Mountain West states (excluding Colorado), has pretty solid statutes with respect to the Second Amendment. A pair of Republican lawmakers, though, says the state can still improve on its laws by scrapping the “gun-free” status of government buildings that house courtrooms along with other county government…

Trail running shoes for women are built to handle far more than smooth dirt singletrack. The best pairs grip through mud, stay composed on rocks, cushion long descents, and help you move confidently across everything from mellow daily miles to steep, technical terrain. But that immense versatility is also what…

The Army has expanded eligibility for combat patches, allowing more soldiers deployed in the Middle East and Africa to wear the insignia traditionally associated with wartime service. The move reflects a broader shift in how the Army recognizes deployments in environments that carry real risk but do not fit neatly…

Repealing unconstitutional gun control laws through the courts will do wonders for millions of Americans. While the Department of Justice isn’t doing as great on that issue as we’d like, they are accomplishing a lot with state measures. Yeah, I wish they’d stop defending things like suppressor registration, among…

The best fleece jackets earn their keep fast. The right one adds warmth without smothering you, breathes when the pace picks up, and feels so comfortable that it ends up on your back far beyond the trail. Our team has spent years living in fleece. Authors Ryan Kempfer and Chris…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou care. That’s why you prep. And if you care enough to be prepared, odds are you also care enough to want the people around you to be ready, too. But here’s the problem: the more you try to help others get ready, the…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis article—and the podcast that goes with it—was sparked by a listener in the Mind4Survival Facebook group. Audra McKinney asked: “What do you do when your gut tells you to prep more, even though you’re already stocked?” If you’ve been at this a while,…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve got your gear. You’ve got your skills. But if your mind taps out when it matters most, none of that is going to save you. That’s the truth about survival. This episode is about the part of preparedness most people gloss over—not because…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMost people wait too long. The flames are already on the ridge. The alert comes after you’ve had that gut feeling for hours. And by the time you’re scrambling, you’re already behind. In 2022 alone, more than 3 million Americans had to evacuate their…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve probably seen lists like this before. “Top 10 Places to Be Looted When It All Goes Down.” The problem is, most of them read like they were written by someone who’s never lived through anything harder than a power outage. They recycle the…