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Whether you’re dusting off your bike for weekend spins or logging serious miles, one piece of gear always tops the list: a bike helmet. It’s your first line of defense when things go sideways. And these days, a bike helmet is also smarter, lighter, and more comfortable than ever. Today’s best bike helmets — for road, gravel, or singletrack — do far more than protect your head. They channel airflow like wind tunnels and mix cutting-edge materials for featherweight strength. Helmets blur the once-clear lines between road, gravel, and mountain categories. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line road biking helmet…

Different types of holsters are called for during different activities or situations. It’s no different than switching to winter tires or off-road tires, or sneakers versus loafers versus sandals. In the holster world, duty holsters are worn openly on a duty belt or battle belt. The idea is that such a holster keeps the pistol protected from the elements via the body of the holster while also making it difficult for unauthorized users to grab the pistol away from the wearer. In addition to protecting the gun from the elements or would-be aggressors, the majority of contemporary duty holsters also…

Folding saws can be something of an obsession for folks who cut and prune trees at home, camp, or on trail. In fact, I have amassed a bit of a collection over the years: an ARS 210DX for my day pack, a Silky Saws Gomboy Curve 240 Outback Edition for my multiday pack, an Agawa Canyon Boreal 24 saw for the orchard at the house, and a Silky Saws Big Boy 2000 for the truck. Each of these saws has gotten me out of numerous jams. So, who knew I had room for one more? Woxna is a small Swedish…

EoTech is diversifying its product lineup and introducing the DCBL line of rifle suppressors. The DCBL suppressor series integrates advanced materials, user-centric features and a balance of weight and suppression. The 3-D printed, grade 5 titanium, flow-through design makes it a cleaner shot process with reduced recoil. DCBL suppressors are precision-engineered and designed for improved sound suppression, recoil mitigation and operational reliability. Featuring a proprietary Breathable Technology, DCBL suppressors actively stabilize internal pressure while reducing blowback and minimizing back pressure to the weapon system. This translates to smoother cycling, reduced carbon buildup and enhanced shooter control. The monolithic, corrosion-resistant construction…

As we headed down into Smith Rock State Park, moody clouds swirled overhead. The rain was holding out for now, but we knew our weather window would be brief. Our objective was to do a short multi-pitch climb, so I stuffed my ultralight The North Face Papsura Jacket into a small pack to take up the route.  Sure enough, drops started to fall as we finished the last pitch. Once I finished belaying, I threw on the waterproof Papsura before setting up our rappels. With its lightweight, packable design, I didn’t think twice about carrying the jacket up the climb,…

XTech Tactical recently began shipping two new Glock G19 and Glock G19 magazine related accessories. First is its new extended 20-round Glock G19-pattern magazine, and the second is the MTX 19+5-round magazine extension meant for standard 15-round Glock magazines. XTech Tactical Mag 19 EXT XTech Tactical offers this 20-round extended 9mm Glock G19-pattern magazine at a reasonable price. The Mag 19 EXT functions with any Glock G19, Glock G45 or other clones including the PSA Dagger, Ruger RXM, Shadow Systems and others. XTech took special care during development to ensure full compatibility across standard magazine wells between actual Glocks and…

LITTLE VALLEY — Little Valley American Legion Post 531 has received historic status and signage from the Pomeroy Foundation recognizing the American Legion’s importance to the community and significance for over a century. Built in 1909 by Sara and Andrew Jackson Case and originally known as “Robins Roost,” this was an impressive estate surrounded by vast acreage bordering Little Valley. “The American Legion bought the home and land in 1947, and it has been a critical gathering place for veterans and locals ever since,” said Ryan West, Director and long-time Finance Officer. “All Legions, VFWs and AmVets are trying to…

Squadron: The Laser-Cut Laminate That Set the Standard In 2018, Brookwood introduced Squadron®—a revolutionary laser-cut laminate fabric that redefined tactical performance. Since then, many have tried to replicate its success, but none can match Squadron’s® durability, precision, and reliability. While others follow, Squadron® continues to lead—trusted in the Modular Scalable Vest and setting the benchmark for tactical gear and high-performance applications around the globe. There’s only one SQUADRON®. Brookwood Squadron® — In Stock Now! Learn more: http://www.brookwoodcompanies.com/squadron This entry was posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at 16:00 and is filed under Guest Post, Materials. You can follow any responses…

Dumbbells are a mainstay of any home gym, but fitting an entire rack of weights into a limited amount of space isn’t realistic for most people. Adjustable dumbbells can be useful for fitting a wide range of weight options into a smaller space, but they can be hit or miss. The shape can be off, they can be fragile or prone to breakage, and some can even fail catastrophically.   Which is why I was skeptical about the NÜOBELL S 5100 Adjustable Dumbbells ($1,140 per pair) when they showed up at my door. Fortunately, the nearly all-metal design, quick-change feature, and…

By Steve Tarani Posted in #Skills Soon after leaving public office, the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) delivered a world-famous speech in France, a part of which later became one of his most often quoted. Referred to as “The Man in the Arena,” it provided insight into the perspective of combatants who perform well under pressure. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually…