When you’re stationed at a place that sees heavy snow and icy roads, having the right vehicle can make a big difference in your daily commute. An all-wheel-drive vehicle can provide added traction on snowy roads, while other factors like higher ground clearance, winter-tire compatibility, and strong reliability can make…

A great daypack carries your backcountry essentials while feeling weightless on your back. To find 2026’s best, testers Nick Belcaster and Miya Tsudome spent six months evaluating eight new bags, logging over 100 miles across the North Cascades, the Sierra, and Bozeman, Montana. Whether you need the organization of the…

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A permanent change of station (PCS) can give you plenty of expenses, from moving costs and travel to deposits, temporary lodging and setting up a new home. One decision that can have a major impact on your budget is what to do about your vehicle. If you currently own a…

A 19-year-old Chicago woman says she plans on suing the city and the Chicago Police Department for failing to respond to multiple 911 calls about a sexual assault, but the odds of her succeeding are pretty slim. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that police generally have no constitutional duty…

In ultralight backpacking, ounces add up to pounds. But you’ll still need a pack to carry gear. To find the best, lead tester Nick Belcaster and our team of veteran thru-hikers have logged over 15,000 lifetime miles on the most demanding long trails. Most recently, Belcaster re-hiked all 75 miles…

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With the average cost of a new car around $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book, it can be hard to find a car within your budget. With PCS moves and other military expenses, it can be especially tough for military service members. That’s why financing is so popular; the option…

Whether you’re going on an overnight or an entire thru-hike, finding the best backpacking backpack is key. To find the perfect pack, lead tester Nick Belcaster has spent years living out of haulers from the high-desert heat of the PCT to the tundras of Alaska. During the most recent testing…

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Having a monthly car payment means you’ll have less to spend every month on other living expenses such as groceries, fuel, and utilities. Additionally, if you have PCS moves to save for, having an extra monthly expense means you won’t be able to save as much every month to meet…

Maine has always been kind of a weird state. Despite being as blue as they come, it was pretty pro-gun for a lot of years, even rejecting red flag laws in a voter referendum. Folks there liked their guns and they weren’t interested in restrictions. Then Lewiston happened, and things…

Need a gift for a hunter? Lucky you. Hunting is gear-heavy, and heaps of tools are always ready for replacement or upgrade. But there are many options and nuances to hunting. Whitetail gear isn’t the same as elk gear. Duck hunters need something totally different than bear hunters. Luckily, there’s…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has said it has permanently housed almost 49,000 homeless veterans in the United States in Fiscal Year 2026. In a statement on Thursday, the department said it had housed a total of 48,968 homeless veterans, which amounts to an average of more than 4,000…

“You have the gear you have, and you like what you have. I had no idea what was on the market,” explained Karl Bushby, the British adventurer who just completed a 28-year circumnavigation of the globe. On foot. Bushby’s implausible trek, which he dubbed the ‘Goliath Expedition’, began in 1998…

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​Has this happened to you? You get short-notice PCS orders, have listed your home, but have to move your family before it sells. Or perhaps you’re single and receive orders for a six-month deployment, requiring you to leave your home unoccupied. You may be wondering: Will my homeowners insurance still…

Washington, D.C. is one of the most anti-gun cities in the country. It only became “shall issue” on carry permits because of a court decision, one it opted not to appeal to the Supreme Court because it had already lost Heller there and it didn’t want to wreck nationwide gun…