The Gear Bunker
I just got home from a week in Utah skiing with the fam and I thought I’d pass along some info on a new jacket I’ve been wearing from Cotopaxi. It isn’t a company I’d been real familiar with up until Outdoor Retailer this winter. At first glance, I was really digging those retro stripes […]
The United States of America has been defended by the .50 BMG for almost a century by our brave fighting force. What better way to open a cold beer in remembrance than with that very cartridge. Bottle Breacher, a veteran owned and operated company, has taken charge of the situation with several clever ways to […]
In Longfellows poem The Rainy Day, he writes, “Into each life some rain must fall”. But in my case, it just seems to be snow at this point. I’m a skier so I love the white stuff between December and March. So I recently headed up to the local ski area after 12″ of fluffy snow fell only to find a […]
Ray Ferguson, founder of Costa Del Mar Sunglasses passed away in 2019 at the age of 82. What better way to honor their founder than design a kick-ass pair of shades and name them after him. The new FERG from Costa Sunglasses is a feature filled frame and it’s available with their new low-light lens, […]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – February 2, 2021 – LIVSN Designs, an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, today announces the Kickstarter launch of its new EcoTrek Trail pants, comfortable, high-performance pants tailored to look good in the city and withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. New […]
If you’re in the market for a smaller, well built tactical light for your compact or even sub-compact pistol, this may be the ticket. Coming in well spec’d and at a modest price of only $89.95 is the PL-MINI 2 Valkyrie from OLIGHT. This 2.57 ounce light packs a 600 lumen LED with a 60 […]
One complaint I’ve had with action cameras is their inability to perform well in low light and nighttime conditions. To improve this, GoPro recently introduced a lighting accessory called the Zeus Mini. This tiny waterproof LED light is a perfect companion for the new Hero9 Black camera. But it’s not exclusive to the cameras. When […]
Originally designed for the commercial fishermen that operate in sub zero temperatures, the new Swingsaw GlacierTrek PRO from XTRATUF incorporates a new technology that grips the boats wet, icy decks. Although not a commercial fisherman living in Alaska, I do live somewhere with a 5 month supply of icy conditions every year. So I’ve been […]
Brooklyn, NY –December 22, 2020 – Crye Precision®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has announced the release of their new G4 Female Fit line. Women throughout history have been striving for acceptance in traditionally male roles. Today, the number of brave women […]
In the world of security contracting, keeping a low visibility profile is paramount to both safety and mission success. High Threat Concealment HTC offers several options that will keep your sidearm, magazines, radio and IFAK out of sight but within easy reach to mitigate threats. HTC is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the development […]
Look at you with your red, white and blue t-shirt for the 4th of July. And your American flag themed bathing suit. Well, Costa Sunglasses added a few accessory options for your patriotic outfit. Nine different pairs of sunglasses from their new Freedom Series, complete with a red, white and blue theme and star spangled […]
More than 29,000 People from 125 Countries Submitted their Favorite GoPro HERO9 Black Video Clips for the Chance to Earn an Equal Cut of $1 Million The Result? Two Minutes of Pure Joy from Backyards, the Backcountry and Beyond San Mateo, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 – Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) proudly said, “three, two, one—dropping” to the third annual Million Dollar Challenge highlight reel video, putting $17,857 dollars into […]
Anytime you travel to remote areas, communication is often compromised. It’s a concern I have wherever I may be. As a former Ranger, communication was paramount for a successful mission. Nothing has changed since those days except the technology. Even with modern smart phones, travel to countries with a limited network will render them useless. Additionally, […]
Studies and Observations Group (SOG) has been in the business of crafting fine blades and tools for both military and civilian markets since its inception in 1986. In 1992, when the SEAL’s held trials for a new knife, the SEAL 2000 from SOG won the contract and remained in production from 1995-2007. The 2nd knife in the SEAL line was slightly […]