What’s up with the Kuna? Springfield Armory dropped the Kuna on the U.S. market in April 2025, and it immediately stood out in a crowded field of 9mm large-format pistols and pistol-caliber carbines. Developed in partnership with Croatia’s HS Produkt which is the same company behind Springfield’s Hellion, Hellcat, and Echelon lines, the Kuna takes...
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What’s up with the Kuna? Springfield Armory dropped the Kuna on the U.S. market in April 2025, and it immediately stood out in a crowded field of 9mm large-for...
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M390 vs. 14C28N comes down to one trade: edge retention versus easy upkeep. The premium and value EDC knife steels explained, with the WE Knife Inceptus and CIVIVI Iron Tide as worked examples.
Quick Answer The best EDC backpack for most people is the GORUCK Bullet Ruck — a mil-spec-built pack with a lifetime warranty that handles daily commuting and weekend abuse without complaint. If you carry a camera or need best-in-class organization, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is the pick. Need discreet firearm storage? The Vertx Gamut…
The Ranch TX 2-Day Vehicle Mobility & Tactical Driving Course is the defensive-driving skill most EDC folks skip. Specs, and how to win it free July 24–25.
Minimalist summer EDC for 2026: phone with magnetic wallet, keys with one tool, flat flashlight. The 3-pocket consensus setup across MagBak, BattlBox, and Gentleman’s Gazette.
P365 X-Macro vs Springfield Echelon 4.0C: 250-round head-to-head, six weeks of carry, and the printing test. The 17+1 question, the grip argument, and the optic interface that picks the next decade.
Five summer carry holsters tested over 90 days in 88°F+ heat: PHLster Enigma, Tier 1 Axis Elite, CrossBreed Reckoning, Sticky MD-4, and the one that didn’t make the cut. Field guide for hot-weather concealed carriers.
Oknife LK review after 14 days: M390 super steel, 400-lumen tail flashlight, 3 oz. Honest take on whether this 2-in-1 EDC tool actually replaces a separate knife and a separate flashlight.
The Civivi Elementum Nebula FatCarbon ships April 29, 2026 with CPM-S35VN steel and a crossbar lock for $109. Specs, comparisons, and buying guide.
The definitive guide to the best EDC sling bags of 2026. We researched and ranked 8 top slings — from the Aer Day Sling 3 (best overall) to the Bellroy Venture Ready 2.5L (best minimalist) and Osprey Daylite 6L (best budget). Find the perfect everyday carry sling bag for your lifestyle.
Named after the slim, elegant, and deadly epaulette shark, this blade’s got Neeves Knives sprung … No everyday carry (EDC) rig is complete without a good, versatile blade, and reviewer NeevesKnives (you should like and subscribe!) has found just the one. With its silky-smooth action, top-quality steel, wicked edge, and superior flippability, the WeKnife Epaulette…
Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2024-07-01 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Since XS Sights was founded in 1996, it has built a reputation for quality American-made products and genuinely…
We first got a preview of Springfield Armory’s SA-16 back in January at the SHOT Show, which only industry professionals (and UnPewFessionals) can attend. The prototype was hidden in plain sight hanging on the wall among other current SAINT variants. A small placard with the name SA-16 was the only information available. I had been…
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