The best running vests carry water, fuel, and safety layers without bounce, bulk, or breaking your stride. Over a three-month test cycle, ultrarunner Constance Mahoney tested three new running hydration vests, logging more than 30 miles in each. From a 50K in Northern California to mountain missions and crewing for…

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The best power banks keep your essentials alive without unnecessary bulk. Whether you’re traveling, working remotely, or exploring outside, a solid power bank can save your primary tools for communication, photos, navigation, and more. For this round, GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar put two power banks through a 6-month testing cycle,…

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Nothing ruins a hot hike or a freezing morning faster than a lukewarm drink. The best insulated water bottles reliably keep ice water frigid, coffee steaming, and hydration effortless. Lead tester Meg Carney and GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar put six of our top insulated water bottles through a rigorous 9-month…

The Trace tried to make Turner’s Outdoorsman the bad guy in the latest attempt on President Donald Trump’s life. There’s no evidence they did anything wrong, and ample evidence that they’re very careful in following the law, but the would-be assassin’s purchase, coupled with the fact that as the…

The best first-aid kits keep essential medical supplies organized, accessible, and ready when minor injuries or backcountry mishaps happen. Lead tester Meg Carney and GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar long-term tested seven kits over the past 12 months. Carney is a guide and climbing instructor who has responded to numerous field…

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said. Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details. He said…

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It started as a dream and a vision in 1999 to memorialize the spirit of Marines and Sailors serving in the Carolinas for future generations. On June 8, that dream officially becomes a reality. Starting as an idea floated at the tail end of the 20th century by a trio…

As a member of the Army’s 506th Infantry unit, Paul Kim had a front-row seat to some of the most intense fighting of the Iraq War. The experience changed Kim and his fellow troops forever, leading to the groundbreaking 2010 PBS documentary “The Wounded Platoon,” showing a group of young…

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Sixteen American soldiers killed on D-Day were interred in a communal grave at Omaha National Cemetery last week, on May 7, more than 81 years after a mine blast and fire aboard their landing craft kept them from ever reaching the beaches of Normandy. The soldiers had been aboard Landing…

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XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira says the future of drones is not really about drones. It is about software. In an interview with Military.com, Shapira described XTEND as a company operating “at the intersection between AI and robotics,” building an operating system that allows humans to direct complex robotic missions remotely…

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Pocket knives are flat-out handy. And they’re a ton of fun. Whether you’re a general outdoorsman, blue-collar worker, or someone who’s looking for an everyday practical tool, they can quickly turn into an obsession. Since its founding, GearJunkie has tested, reviewed, and reported on more than 800 knives. For this…

Runners won’t want to miss this week’s batch of gear, especially as we prepare ourselves for summer heat. From graphene running apparel and special-edition smartwatches to vests, shoes, and hydration powder, brands clearly know that plenty of people are about to hit the roads and trails now that the sun has…

Merino wool is a pretty magical fabric. It wicks away moisture, resists odors, and helps thermoregulate (that is, it’s breathable). We’ve worn hundreds of garments made from this wonder fiber, and listed 13 best-of-the-best merino wool shirts out there today. In the last year of testing alone, guide manager Nick…