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		<title>ForgeLine Fieldwear Expands Performance Collection for Fall 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ForgeLine Fieldwear expands its Performance Fieldwear collection for Fall 2026 with insulated jackets and merino baselayers built for cold-weather performance.]]></description>
		
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		<title>JK Boots Cruiser Collection: American-Made Work Boots Built for Hard Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the JK Boots Cruiser Collection—handmade, American-made work boots built for durability, comfort, and hard use on the hot rod or out on the town.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Kifaru Checkpoint Review: American-Made Gear for Everyday Missions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let’s face it: airline travel has been getting more expensive. To cut costs, the ready man sticks with a carry-on and a personal item. To meet that need for more usable space in a personal item, Kifaru’s Checkpoint steps into the gap. From the office to the airport, it delivers the packing space that matters. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5.11 Launches High-Performance Medical Scrubs for Healthcare Professionals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[5.11 introduces high-performance medical scrubs designed for healthcare professionals, featuring durable fabrics, moisture-wicking tech, and all-day comfort.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Actually Use Their Gear (2026 Guide)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Buying a gift for Dad can be tough because a lot of gear looks cool but doesn’t hold up. Here in The Gear Bunker, we know what gear we want.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Designed for the Hunt, Built for Hard Men: Reviewing Kifaru’s New Apparel Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From my time in infantry training and various outdoor pursuits, I’ve learned to value clothing that can take abuse while still performing across changing environments. That experience tends to make it easy to separate marketing claims from gear that holds up in the field. This year, Kifaru International expanded beyond its well-known packs, load-bearing systems, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>THE MONTANA: MKC’s First Folding Knife</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MISSOULA, Mont. (May 26, 2026) — Since its founding nearly six years ago, Montana Knife Company (MKC) has been known for a single style of knife. Fixed blades with a hunting heritage, designed around concepts born in a two-car garage. What came out of that garage became the country’s most sought-after American-made knives and a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>JK Boots Raptor Collection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spokane, WA (May 14, 2026) – JK Boots has sourced an extremely rare Jurassic Bison leather in a deep jungle green, the same dense 9oz bison they are known for, but in a color unlike anything in the industry. The pebbled grain side runs a dark, rich pine, and the flesh side hits a vibrant [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Pecos Table &#124; Pecos Bill Would Brag About This Table</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a durable table that breaks down is useful in many contexts. Over the past several years, I have been upping my meat-smoking game. I have lost count of how many times I have kicked myself for not having a nearby table to hold the food and supplies. But I have never found a sturdy [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>ForgeLine Launches Performance Fieldwear</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Carpinteria, CA (April 29, 2026) – ForgeLine Fieldwear™, the team behind Operational Fieldwear trusted by U.S. Special Operations Forces, is launching its first ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear™ collection—rugged, versatile apparel evolved from the same design philosophy used to build gear for no-fail environments. Created for people who treat clothing as equipment, not decoration, ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear™ [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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