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Huckberry – ShadowFleece Hoodie Made by Proof, this hoodie caught my eye the other day as I perused my internet feed. What I like about it is that it is made from Polartec Alpha, a highly breathable insulation. I own a couple of garments that use this material and I really like it. Like I said, it’s breathable and doesn’t make me feel like I’m overheating while moving yet offers a nice layer of air when worn as a layer underneath a shell. Other than that, it’s a pretty straight forward design. Offered in XS – XXL in Olive or…

A quick look at EchoCore Suppressors, a new can company that’s already making big waves in the silencer industry.With the silencer tax stamp fee’s recent reduction from $200 to $0, a ton of companies, both new and old, are joining the suppressor game. Why not? The demand is certainly increasing, so the supply has to as well. One of the newest companies is EchoCore Suppressors, but unlike a lot of other new cans on the market, EchoCore’s have already proved to be more than just background noise.Officially debuted and tested at the 2025 Silencer Summit, known in the industry as…

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – In a milestone moment for the United States Army and U.S. Army Pacific, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jeremy Chambers, of the Security Cooperation Division at the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Fort Shafter, Hawaii, has shattered expectations and set a new precedent by becoming the first noncommissioned officer in Army history to commission directly as a U.S. Army Captain in the elite Foreign Area Officer (FAO) career field. His achievement marks a transformational step forward in Army talent management and showcases the extraordinary potential found within the enlisted corps. Chambers’ historic transition did not arise overnight. For…

As we brace for more major product guide drops next week, today we’re making the time to look at a recent We Knife Co. announcement, the Fluxor, a large folder with a hyper-modern aesthetic and a high-capability wharncliffe blade. It’s an interesting but true aspect of the knife world that the wharncliffe blade, a profile associated with the very early days of pocket knife history, fits so seamlessly into the modern, technical school of knife design. Something about its exaggerated, yet clean lines dovetails into the sort of visual priorities that this aesthetic calls for. And given that We is…

The AR-15 sized, 6.5 Creedmoor rifle that is built to out reach, out last and out perform ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA — [January 9, 2026] — Dark Storm Industries (DSI) today announced the new DS-25 Modern Fighting Rifle (MFR).  Initially available in a 14.5” 6.5 Creedmoor, this small-frame, AR-15-size, sub 7lb, semi-auto rifle has been engineered from the ground up to deliver extended reach, improved reliability and durability, as well as fast handling. Built for an intermediate cartridge (.308 Win / 6.5 Creedmoor) on a true small-frame platform, the DS-25 MFR combines a match-grade 14.5” barrel with a reduced-mass operating system, advanced…

Whether you’re working long hours at a desk, logging miles on the trail, or pushing through heavy training cycles, your muscles take on more strain than you may realize. Over time, that stress can build into reduced mobility or lingering soreness, affecting your daily movement. That’s why foam rollers have become a staple in recovery routines for athletes of all levels. Foam rolling offers a simple, accessible way to release tension and improve range of motion. And as the recovery space has grown, so has the variety of rollers available: soft or ultra-firm, smooth or textured, long, short, or travel-sized.…

WTF’s Back Panel 41 Mates Qore Performance ICEPLATE to PALS Platform WTF’s Back Panel 41 mates a Qore Performance ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) securely to your PALS/MOLLE platform.  A low profile, contoured design protects your ICEPLATE® (Gen 2) from abrasion and UV.  Optional shock cord routes through laser cut holes to offer quick, low profile load lashing for lightweight items like a windbreaker.  A 2′ x 5″ loop panel offers ample real estate for names tags, IFF, morale patches, and similar. Back Panel 41 is made in the USA with Berry & NIR compliant MIL-DTL-32439 500D nylon, Brookwood® Squadron-B52® laminate, VELCRO® A-A-55126 nylon hook & loop, VELCRO® ONE-WRAP®,…

With 3 days left in the Tennessee deer season, I found myself hanging from a tree overlooking a frosty creek bottom. Movement in the tangled brush on the far side of the creek caught my eye, and I flipped open the silent lid of the Kifaru Standard Bino harness. With one look through my binoculars, I quickly identified three does, slowly moseying their way down the bank, plucking up acorns. I was down to crunch time, and decided I was done playing Big Buck Hunter. I tucked my binos back into the streamlined harness, adjusted my position in my tree…

Dynamic Principles and Qore Performance Launch ICEPLATE MOLLE Back Panel: External Hydration Sleeve for ICEPLATE Gen 3 Knoxville, TN — Dynamic Principles, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc., announces the launch of the ICEPLATE® MOLLE Back Panel, a rugged, low-profile external mounting solution that enables secure MOLLE attachment of ICEPLATE® Gen 3 to the rear PALS field of any plate carrier or chest rig. Optimized for ICEPLATE® Gen 3’s enhanced geometry, dual fill ports, and 52.4 fl oz (1.55 L) capacity—while remaining fully compatible with the legacy ICEPLATE® Curve—the panel positions the hard-cell bladder externally, allowing heavy packs, mortar base…

After a long day outside leading a backcountry hut trip in Colorado’s Elk Mountains, I couldn’t hang up my ski bibs. It was 5 p.m. I was co-guiding six middle-school children on their inaugural hut trip, a culmination of an after-school backcountry program.  There was one more task: I needed to shuttle a 14-year-old to the trailhead. They had a ski competition the next morning. Fortunately, the Jones Men’s Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Ski Bibs were up to the workload. Throughout testing, these tenacious, sustainable bibs endured long backcountry hours and back-to-back stormy days.  In short: If you’re a splitboarder, mountaineer, or skier…