The Gear Bunker
Before the Corona Virus put the state of Michigan and most other states on a draconian lock-down, my son and I decided to test our navigation skills and plan a bug-out route from our home to a predetermined location in the FJ Cruiser. First off, I’m not an end of the world prepper per-se but […]
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California — (April 2, 2020) — Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Outdoor Retailer has made the difficult decision to cancel Summer Market, originally scheduled for June 23-25, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Outdoor Retailer is actively designing digital platforms to provide the outdoor industry with […]
Every time I exit the Colorado Convention Center after attending Outdoor Retailer, there are a few new items that really impress me. Something revolutionary or an item to make life better in the outdoors. An item I must get my hands on for one reason or another. This winter, one of those items is a […]
Uncharted Supply Co. helps provide furloughed Cotopaxi employees with temporary work, Cotopaxi opens warehouse to Uncharted, to streamline orders PARK CITY, Utah (April 9, 2020) – While businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Utah-based outdoor brands Cotopaxi and Uncharted Supply Co. have come together to support each other’s needs and initiatives, ensuring that both […]
As everyone is having to readjust to life at home for a while, it’s time to get inspired and find ways to continue creating memorable moments with whomever you’re around now or when camping season arrives. With spring upon us and nicer evenings on the horizon, cozying-up around either a backyard fire pit or a […]
Clackamas, OR (March 18, 2020) – Warn Industries (WARN) today announced the acquisition of Factor 55, a manufacturer of highly engineered rigging hardware for CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware. Similar to WARN, Factor 55 is a premium brand operating in the vehicle recovery market. The […]
For those of us trapped indoors while the world figures out how best to handle and defeat the COVID-19 virus, many of us yearn to be outdoors. The Gear Bunker is all about spending time outdoors. It’s how we operate. And as we patiently await the “all clear” order and get back to normal life, […]
Sometimes you come across a video that just inspires you. This video was originally published on Outdoor Research’s YouTube channel but I feel compelled to share it here. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. “In summer 2011, Outdoor Research athlete Kyle Dempster took off on his bike across Kyrgyzstan with a couple mostly-accurate maps, […]
One thing I really like is a product that works as advertised. Yeti has been producing well-engineered products for years now. I’ve been a fan and continue to stand behind their products. We all know how well the Rambler line-up holds in heat or cold for most of the day. Now we have the ability […]
In Costa Rica, you’ll often hear the word Tico amongst the locals. Almost as often as the phrase Pura Vida or “pure life”. They proudly refer to Costa Rican males as Ticos and for the females, Ticas. Costa Del Mar recently introduced a new frame under the same moniker. This masculine wrapped frame is a […]
In an ideal world, avid skiers would own half a dozen pairs of skis or so. Colorfully lining a dedicated wall in the Garage. One for high-speed carving on those bluebird groomer days. Another GS ski for the local club or beer league races. A fat pair of skis for those sloppy second days when […]
Since it’s winter and we’re talking about boots, heated socks, snow shoes and skiing, it’s fitting that we discuss how to keep those cold wet boots dry. Wether you’re on a multi day hunt, or a week long skiing trip, keeping your footwear warm and dry is critical. Often times, boots get kicked off in […]
If you’re not crawling out from under a rock and have seen seen a James Bond film, you know there is a fair amount of action. Planes, trains and automobiles flying all over the place and copious amounts of explosions. During the filming of No Time to Die, the Land Rover Defender was the subject […]
With over 40 years of alpine skiing under my belt, you’d think I have my kit dialed in by now. And for the most part, I do. But one problem that occurs once and awhile is my damn cold feet. Some ski boots are warmer than others but you really don’t find that out until […]