What can the military learn from an octopus? More effective camouflage techniques. The octopus is a cephalopod, a class of marine animals that can change color quickly and its concealment method has ...

USMC adopted Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) in 1985 to replace Korean War era Cold Weather (EW) Clothing. Over the last 20 years USMC made periodic low risk product changes to improve ...

I've hunted various places and various species around the country to mixed success, but the more I hunt, the more I realize that having the right gear can make a hunt much more enjoyable and it can ...

There’s no doubt that merino wool is an insulating rockstar among outdoorsmen and women. Thanks to its warmth, breathability, moisture-wicking, and odor-repelling performance, it has a massive fan ...

A soft robot that can change colour in real-time to match its background like a chameleon could pave the way to new forms of military camouflage. The 'artificial chameleon skin' that covers the ...

Certain animals, like the octopus and cuttlefish, are natural camouflage artists that can change the color and pattern of their skin based on their environment. For example, check out this octopus ...

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