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As I walked through Vail Village, a familiar pair of boots caught my eye. The liftie was carrying his empty cabrio shells in one hand, his skis over his shoulder, and on his feet were Dahu’s instantly recognizable Cambium Boots. The rubber-soled, lace-up liners can be worn outside of their shells like a regular snow boot. It’s one of the defining features of Dahu’s three-piece Cabrio design. I probably wouldn’t have noticed that liftie was wearing Dahus, except that I was at Vail that morning to test the brand’s latest boots: the 02X and the 02AM. I reviewed the original…

10 February 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-UAS technology, today announced the appointment of Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing the company’s operational leadership as it enters its next phase of global growth. The appointment follows a period of accelerated expansion for DroneShield, including increased activity across Europe and the United States, rising demand from defense, government, and critical-infrastructure customers, and a major expansion of manufacturing capacity at the company’s Alexandria, New South Wales facility. The expanded site significantly increases production throughput, shortens delivery timelines, and strengthens supply-chain resilience, positioning DroneShield to support long-term programs of…

Putting accessories on a bow isn’t something you should take lightly. I’ve had instances when those very accessories proved the difference between success and failure in the field. You need gear that you can depend on when you need it most. It needs to be able to handle rugged country, being bumped around, and inclement weather. Hamskea has always been a name I’ve trusted across the board here. The new R7 arrow rest might just be the best one yet for me and bowhunters alike. In short: Bowhunters looking for an arrow rest that is not only durable, but dependable,…

Recently, test-driving the Land Rover Defender’s new hardcore Octa variant sent me into a tailspin about off-road suspension. The Octa adds nearly $100,000 to the price of a base Defender, and the wild BMW powertrain alone justifies much of that jump. But Land Rover also developed a hydraulic roll control system for the Octa, too, in place of traditional sway bars. Unlike, critically, the rest of the lineup that pairs sway bars with air suspension. And then there’s the Defender D7X-R, which raced at the Dakar Rally, with another fully custom suspension setup. After the D7X-R’s domination at Dakar, the…

TOPS is continuing its shrinking-down of famous models with the Lil Chete. As the name implies, the Lil Chete brings the famous big chopper’s design into a smaller – but not too small! – package. Now we know what you may be thinking to yourself, Didn’t TOPS already release a shrunk-down El Chete?? The answer is, they did indeed, last year with El Chete Mini, which dropped the blade length all the way down to 5.5 inches – not small in the grand scheme of knives but, considering the proud papa had a blade north of 11 inches, a pretty…

US Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A Platform to Support Next-Generation Expeditionary Air Operations SAN DIEGO – 10 February 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was competitively selected by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The agreement integrates GA-ASI’s expertise in autonomy and uncrewed aircraft systems with a government-provided mission package, using the YFQ-42A platform as a surrogate to evaluate integration with crewed fighters. The contract initiates integration of a Marine Corps mission…

On Saturday, world champion skydiver Pierre Wolnik was in the middle of a jump over Mont Blanc when tragedy struck. His parachute failed to open, and Wolnik struck the ground at “high speed,” according to the Irish Mirror. Authorities discovered Wolnik’s body in Les Bossons, a village in the Chamonix Valley, according to TF1 Infos. Paramedics pronounced Wolnik dead at the scene. The renowned French daredevil was 37. What Happened? On Feb. 7, Wolnik, clad in a wingsuit, rode a helicopter up to the top of the Mont Blanc range. According to Le Figaro, he jumped out of the aircraft.…

Helly Hansen is rewarding customers with resort perks like a single-day ticket, two-for-one, and more. The deals vary among the more than 80 premier resorts across Europe and North America, so make sure you note the type of offer when you pick your resort. To get the brand’s Ski Free benefits, you need to buy a ski jacket or pants from the latest Helly Hansen ski collection. Don’t worry, there’s a lot of in-season gear to choose from, and you may even find some past-season layers work for the deal, too. Helly Hansen makes it easy to browse all the…

With a career focused on photographing pro skiers, writing about new ski operations, and reviewing the latest ski technology, I spend about as many hours in my ski boots as I do with my wife during the winter months. Therefore, cold toes, sore shins, and an average heel hold aren’t compromises I care to make. That’s what led me to ZipFit, a boutique Colorado-based brand known for its proprietary cork insulation. ZipFit liners are, generally speaking, warmer, more secure, and ultra-durable. They can outlast the shells they live in. The only issue? They are heavy, sometimes double the weight of…

When it comes to riding bikes, even the smallest problems can become a wrench in the spokes. So it’s no surprise that bikepacking, which involves bike-specific racks, packs, and camping gear, has some healthy barriers to entry. That’s where “gear libraries” come in. These gear rentals are often free for those looking to get involved in their local bike community. Of course, the concept of “free” isn’t too common in the U.S., but the community bike groups that manage these resources want to expand a culture of generosity and love of the outdoors. The main issue is simply finding and…