Tactical Gear

An expandable baton is a compact, telescoping self-defense tool designed to deploy in seconds when you need it most. With a quick flick of the wrist, it extends into a solid, easy-to-handle weapon that can help you defend yourself against an attacker.

When collapsed, an expandable baton is small and discreet—easy to carry on your belt with a clip, or even tucked into a pocket or purse for quick access. This combination of portability and rapid deployment makes it a popular choice for personal protection.

High-quality expandable batons are built from durable materials like hardened steel, aircraft-grade aluminum, or impact-resistant polymers, giving them the strength needed to withstand serious use while remaining lightweight.

While laws vary by state, expandable batons are legal in many areas and are often considered a practical, non-lethal alternative to firearms for those looking to enhance their personal safety.

Below, we break down the best expandable batons of 2026—so you can find the right option to match your needs and level of preparedness.

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A compound bow is guaranteed to take your archery practice to the next level. The ease of using a compound bow means more arrows on target and a lower likelihood of coming home from your next hunting trip empty handed.

Compound bows utilize a levering system of cables and pulleys to bend the limbs. Through this system, the user only needs about 20-30 percent of the effort that would be required to draw and shoot a traditional bow, such as a recurve bow or longbow (1).

Compound bows also shoot arrows much faster than traditional bows. This means the arrow flies through a flatter arc and increases its relative accuracy. It also means arrows arrive at their target with greater force, which will improve the likelihood of a kill when an arrow hits its mark.
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Rechargeable batteries are a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to standard AA and AAA batteries. Standard batteries contain heavy metals, including mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when if not properly disposed of.

Every year in the United States alone, nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries are purchased to power radios, toys, cell phones, watches, laptops, and a variety of other electronics (1). Rechargeable batteries reduce the need to purchase single-use batteries and decrease the number of heavy metals that wind up in landfills and dispersed in the air.

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An insulated water bottle is a practical, environmentally-friendly and versatile addition to your everyday carry.

Take it to work, the beach, the campground, on your bike trip and make sure you have it with you during your next hight mountain adventure.

Below are the 10 best insulated water bottles of 2023. (more…)