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		<title>Learning Saltwater Fishing on the Gulf: Gear Notes from the Gulf of America</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Berkley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[braided line]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishing gear review]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hardy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[surfcasting]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A freshwater fly angler heads to the Gulf of America to test Hardy, PENN, and Berkley gear for saltwater fly fishing, surfcasting, and trolling.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Run the Uwharrie and Big Creek Trails While Raising Money for Veterans: Mission Uwharrie 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Overland Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[4x4 trails]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ineos Grenadier]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mission Uwharrie 2026]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One skill set that interests me is vehicle mobility/overlanding. I wanted to learn more after reading about the Long Range Desert Group in World War 2 and the Unit&#8217;s hunt for Scuds in Iraq. When the team from Mission Uwharrie contacted us about attending Mission Uwharrie, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>ForgeLine Fieldwear Expands Performance Collection for Fall 2026</title>
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		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American made boots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blue collar gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buy it for life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[durable footwear]]></category>
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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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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carry-on]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cordura backpack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EDC Backpack]]></category>
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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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[5.11 tactical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[durable workwear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EMS gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[first responder]]></category>
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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>
		<link>https://www.thegearbunker.com/best-fathers-day-gifts-for-dads-who-actually-use-their-gear-2026-guide/</link>
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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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		<category><![CDATA[best gifts for dad]]></category>
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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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Backcountry Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hunting apparel system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kifaru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mountain hunter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mountain Hunting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[outdoor clothing review]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[tactical outdoorsman]]></category>
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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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		<category><![CDATA[American made knives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EDC knife]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[folding knife]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Montana Knife Company]]></category>
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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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		<category><![CDATA[all purpose work boots]]></category>
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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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