Backpack coolers keep getting cooler. They’re more comfortable, powerful, and decked out than ever. If you’ve never considered one, carrying a backpack cooler is a convenient choice for hands-free, single-person transport of tasty refreshments. That could mean tailgating after a run club meetup, heading to a local softball game with…

This week’s batch of gear has a focus on innovation, modern aesthetics, and (for some reason) the color yellow. Maybe that’s because we’re looking down the barrel of spring, as warmer weather arrives earlier than usual. Your stoke for that abrupt change may vary (sorry, skiers). But the beauty of…

Many gun control groups have shifted their strategies over the past few years to appear more reasonable on the issue. Giffords, for instance, has an astroturf group of gun owners that supports all kinds of restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms, and Everytown for Gun Safety…

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It’s troubling that a state would feel the need to pass a law preserving a constitutional amendment. Not that the state feels that way, so much as the fact that there’s a reason for them to feel that way. A few years ago, Missouri passed…

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On March 12, 2026, a gunman opened fire inside a classroom at Old Dominion University, killing Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah and injuring two students. The attack occurred in Constant Hall, where ROTC cadets in the room physically intervened and subdued the shooter, stopping the attack before additional casualties could occur.The…

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No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, it’s not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. We’ve tested the spread for years now and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took…

There’s a concept in law enforcement called “broken windows policing.” Basically, you focus on low-level crimes like vandalism, and it has a sort of trickle-up effect on more serious crimes. It seems to work from what I’ve seen, though “studies” claim it may not be effective and come with…

More practical than a tote and more accessible than a backpack, messenger bags remain our choice for daily carry. While many bags serve specific purposes, the messenger combines the best attributes of most. We identified and thoroughly tested 10 of the best messenger bags on the market. Whether you want…

A coalition of 18 Democrat attorneys general have filed a brief with the D.C. Court of Appeals urging the court to grant an en banc request by the District of Columbia in order to reverse a decision that found the District’s ban on “large capacity” magazines a violation of…

There is nothing quite like getting drenched in an unexpected storm. Fortunately, a diverse range of the best women’s rain jackets are readily available, designed to keep us dry, comfortable, healthy, and ultimately, outside! Each jacket boasts its own unique style, fit, features, materials, and general application, all of which…

Thoughts precipitate deeds. Even when people say they weren’t thinking, what they generally mean is that the thought impulse that triggered their action happened very quickly. But thoughts don’t always turn into actions. People think about a lot of things they never do, from the…