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…

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…

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…

Cool and colorful is the name of the game this week. About half of this week’s lineup of new gear offers functional outdoor gear in bright tones that reflect the long days of daylight ahead of us. From dog kennels to portable batteries to sporty sunglasses, there’s something for everyone…

Once upon a time, I attempted to do a van-life buildout of a used Sprinter van with my ex-girlfriend. We weren’t particularly handy (or highly motivated to learn), so it didn’t go well for us, and we eventually gave up on creating the kind of chic, functional interiors now plastered…

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As Cam noted earlier this week, the Second Amendment Foundation is suing the sheriff in Contra Costa, California, over some rather bizarre concealed carry rules.  In particular, he will not issue a permit for any firearm that has a red dot sight or a flashlight,…

A senior non-commissioned officer stationed at Fort Hood has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a military jury convicted him of raping and sexually abusing two children, concluding one of the most serious criminal cases prosecuted by the Army in recent years. Sgt. Maj. Victor M. Rivera, 49,…

Texas has long positioned itself as a bastion of Second Amendment freedom. With its deep gun culture, cowboy heritage, and constitutional carry law enacted in 2021, the Lone Star State projects an image of unapologetic support for the right to keep and bear arms. Politicians often tout Texas as…

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft. The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin’s egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was it worth it? Congress, which never authorized the war against Iran yet never fully objected to it, now must grapple with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s nearly four-month conflict: the lives lost, the billions spent and…

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Once upon a time, alcohol was banned in this country. It didn’t stop people from drinking it, but it was considered so bad for people that a constitutional amendment was ratified to ban booze. It didn’t last long, thankfully, but the truth of the matter is that it caused…

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Storm Alho did not grow up in a Marine Corps family. He was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to the United States three years ago. But when the Woodbridge Senior High School student sat down to draw his entry for the National Museum of the Marine…

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A group of eight brave, bold women took to the sky for a historic parachute jump to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in early June. The group included veterans, first responders, law enforcement officials and women working in intelligence, making history as the first all-female unit to leap over…

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The VA loan process can seem hard at first. But, if you take it one step at a time, you could be a homeowner sooner than you think. A VA mortgage can be up to a 30-year commitment, so the terms of your loan need to match your financial goals.…

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Native American veterans who want to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land have access to a unique benefit: the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program. It offers eligible military families a path to homeownership that’s specifically designed for buying homes on tribal land, where traditional mortgage…

A new report reveals that government workers were paid to play Grand Theft Auto Online, and it isn’t going over well with officials. Credit: via Rockstar Games Originally published by  Game Rant Civil servants in the UK got paid to play Grand Theft Auto Online with strangers over the internet. Though…

The open-world genre has often served as something of a benchmark for how far gaming has come as a medium. Combining massive and immersive seamless virtual worlds, cinematic narratives driven by memorable characters, and exciting exploration full of freedom and adventure in one alluring package, some of the most iconic…

When it comes to firearm training, there is a wide variety of routes to take. The NRA and USCCA offer excellent training for beginners. Most big-name instructors have beginner-oriented classes, and typically, even a basic concealed carry class can be a great way to learn a thing or two. With…